my skull is caving in !!!

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my skull is caving in !!!

Post by wuelfman » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:16 am

well not really. but it sure feels that way.i use the hybrid and have that sucker so tight the velcro from the mask is only using the last inch or so to stay on. (gonna have to modify the straps)the problem when i get up when i run my hand over my head it feels like a inverted speed bump ---___-----
kinda freeks me out
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Post by quilterB » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:20 am

I also use the hybrid and have loosened the straps quite a bit as I have gotten used to it. I don't notice any leaks. Must be I have those chipmunk cheeks that ahve been mentioned here.

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Post by Wulfman » Fri Sep 08, 2006 9:37 am

Well, don't run your hand over your head!!!.....

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Post by tooly125 » Fri Sep 08, 2006 6:31 pm

Wuelfman,
I know exactly what you mean I use the hybrid with my headgear from my Flexifit431.

The top strap on my headgear make it easier to adjust thanks to a small buckle (see picture below, the top strap has the red padacheek on it ).

This leaves not only a speed bump in my head but there is a pothole in the middle from the buckle.

I put one of my spare padacheeks on it......Problem solved

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Post by wuelfman » Sat Sep 09, 2006 9:54 am

cool thanks for the tip.
haha got to find them
*mumbles to self where are those covers!!*

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Post by Missy » Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:20 am

Man, Tooley, those are some wild pads you have there!!

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Post by DreamStalker » Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:33 pm

Missy wrote:Man, Tooley, those are some wild pads you have there!!
Hmmm ... looks like he turns into a tiger in the bedroom.

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Post by tooly125 » Sat Sep 09, 2006 6:16 pm

Missy,

When I first bought my padacheeks Karen asked what color I would like,I told her I wanted something fun not just a plain color.
The tiger skin pattern is my newest and my favorite but I also love my leopard skin and my red with black markings.

Roberto,
The only thing I will say about that is without my mask my snoring would scare away any tiger!
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Post by divinfool » Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:11 am

Hi Weulfman
If you are interested in getting the pad a cheeks that tooly125 uses the website is http://www.padacheek.com
If you need something special they can help with that too. I have a pair and love them.

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Post by wuelfman » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:19 am

thanks
i have a pair someplace i just have to find them. i have the straps so TIGHT

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Post by tooly125 » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:41 am

wuelfman wrote:thanks
i have a pair someplace i just have to find them. i have the straps so TIGHT
It's the flimsy headgear thats making you overtighten your mask beside the point that the velcro wont stick I think the straps are just too flimsy to handle the mask.
When I switched to the F&P headgear it was like a different mask I was Able to loosen up enough to make it more comfortable.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body totally worn out and screaming,WOO HOO what a ride!

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Post by wuelfman » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:20 am

no i have the "new and improved" straps. i think i have it so tight is so i can sleep on my side and not get leaks. i also am a very very light sleeper so the air leaks around the mask wake me up

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Post by birdshell » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:18 pm

FYI, the Pad-a-Cheek inventor and producer is a fellow Forum member.