hybrid for side-sleepers

laurie2025 · Post by **laurie2025** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 5:52 am

Sorry to ask another hybrid question... but it is a lot of $$ to outlay, so am trying to get all the info I can.
I am a side sleeper, and am wondering if any side sleepers use the hybrid and to what degree of success.
Thanks.

SelfSeeker · Post by **SelfSeeker** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 7:19 am

Laurie,

Of course you have many questions before getting an interface.

Yes you can sleep with a hybrid sideways. I do. It is not my regular mask though.

Like any interface, I think you should make final adjustments laying down the way you would be sleeping.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 8:41 am

I always sleep on my right side. The Hybrid is a very good side sleeper.
However, don't point the exhaust ports at your bed partner. The effect is
similar to an AK47 burst...

wolftracker · Post by **wolftracker** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 11:43 am

hi,

i swap back and forth between sides ...
and only use the hybrid for the last 4 months.

put a pillow between you and sleep partner
if the air is a problem

my .02
wolf

Sleepless in St. Louis · Post by **Sleepless in St. Louis** » Sat Jan 27, 2007 1:01 pm

I personally had a lot of problems with the hybrid as a side sleeper almost exclusively. I could never get the hose positioned correctly. If it was pointed up, then it was noisy as heck since I was sort of blocking the exhaust holes. When it was pointed down, I'd somehow manage to use the hose agaist the pillow as a sort of lever to make the mask come unsealed. I gave up and just went back to the Swift which seems to be the best mask FOR ME. I remember a few people had modified the hybrid with parts from another mask to get around similar problems. I'm still glad I have the hybrid though. I use it for the occasional weekend nap when I know I'm going to be sleeping in sort of an upright positon. I'm talking about a recliner. I can't stand to nap in bed for some reason. Weird I know.

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