Swift slippery straps solution

GoofyUT · Post by **GoofyUT** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:46 am

To whoever it was that invented the slick fix of stapling/glueing some Velco hook-side straps to the back straps on the SWIFT head-gear to prevent them from riidng up (and thereby, breaking the pillows seal), BRAVO!!!!!!!

WORKS LIKE A CHARM!!!!!!!

Thanks!!!

Chuck

dllfo · Post by **dllfo** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 12:48 pm

The wife and I use the Swift, but have not had a major problem with the straps riding up. Maybe once in awhile.

How did you apply the velcro strips?

thanks, Dave

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:05 pm

Not sure if I understand the fix either. Did a search and found a description of the method.

As a trial I just got a piece of the "hook-side" half of a small strip of velcro. I placed it on the back of my head to see how well it gripped and it did grip quite well ... perhaps too well since I then had a tough time getting it back out of my hair.

So I guess this fix works well for people with short hair but could be problematic for those with long hair ... or am I misunderstanding the method altogether?

- roberto

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 1:47 pm

I think it was ufo13 who came up with that clever fix:

Dec 03, 2005 subject: Tips for SWIFT users!!

For more topics about the Swift:

LINKS to Swift nasal pillows topics

christinequilts · Post by **christinequilts** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 3:56 pm

DreamStalker wrote:
So I guess this fix works well for people with short hair but could be problematic for those with long hair ... or am I misunderstanding the method altogether?

For those of us with long hair, its usually best to have the bottom strap of any mask below your hair. I usually put my hair in a ponytail while I put my mask on, with one strap below & one above the ponytail and then take the ponytail out so the weight of my hair keeps the bottom strap from ridding up. Having extremely straigt & long hair, if I don't do this, headgear never stays were I want it.

I would think you could find something other then sticky backed velcro to help hold the headgear in place- any time I get the rough side of velcro near my hair, it always seems to get caught. Other fabrics wouldn't have the adhesive, but you can find double stick tapes for fabrics. Moleskin might work- it is adhesive and seems to have a little tracktion, but someone would have to test it for a couple nights. I'll have to keep my eye out for something might work that would also be readily available for most people- especially the ones that don't want to sew anything

Marzzz · Post by **Marzzz** » Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:33 pm

I have the ComfortLite2 and the back strap always wants to slip up, so I cut a strip of Original Easy Liner (rubber shelf liner – Easy Liner Supreme is at http://www.duckproducts.com/products/de ... 3&plID=103) and sewed it to the inside of the back strap. It works just fine. It keeps the headgear in place and doesn't bother my hair. If it ever loses its grip, I'll just replace it.

--Marzzz