Ultra Mirage FF vs. Hybrid

Just a Guest · Post by **Just a Guest** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:02 pm

I'm curious, are there any former Ultra Mirage FF users who now prefer the Hybrid instead?
And if so, why?

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:21 pm

Not this one.

tooly125 · Post by **tooly125** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:41 pm

I only lasted three nights with the UMFF I did not find it comfortable because of the large forehead pads. Besides being bulky these pads seem to get in my way when sleeping on my side.

With my hybrid my nose has been set free!
The Hybrid is my fourth full-face mask and after using it I would find it hard to go back to any of the others.
I really had to crank the other masks down to stop leaks due to my high pressure, which caused all sorts of marks on my face.
Somebody at work actually asked me if I had stopped using the cpap because they didn’t see any more marks on my face. (Hybrid + Pad-a-cheeks = no marks)

chdurie2 · Post by **chdurie2** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 11:02 pm

I'm in the Hybrid adjustment process, and it is not going well. Today I had to wear the UMFF for a nap to get some decent sleep. I will save the Hybrid for the weekend when I can more afford to tweak and have long hours of unproductive sleep.

Sorry, I had a rough nite last nite with Hybrid.

UMFF feels like an old friend now. Safe. effective. comfortable.

Caroline

mecocosm · Post by **mecocosm** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:19 am

I have used the Hybrid as well as the UMFF (also the F&P HC431). Based on my experience, the Hybrid wins hands down. I love this Hybrid! I also found the HC431 to be better than the UMFF but not nearly as good as the Hybrid.

Cheers!

Paul

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:36 am

I have used the Hybrid as well as the UMFF (also the F&P HC431). Based on my experience, the Hybrid wins hands down. I love this Hybrid! I also found the HC431 to be better than the UMFF but not nearly as good as the Hybrid.

Cheers!

Paul

A big ditto for what Paul said!

Missy · Post by **Missy** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 5:46 am

I really love reading all of the info on the hybrid. I'm not due for a new mask until November. I'm trying to decide whether I want one or not. I have (and continue to) use the Comfortlite 2 with taping or the FP431. I like both of them but continue to think there HAS to be something better out there. Keep up the great reporting on this subject!! Thanks!

quilterB · Post by **quilterB** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 7:42 am

I am definitely on the same page as oldgearhead.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:33 pm

Information for future Hybrid buyers:

If the side-to-side radius of your face is close to any of the three
mouthpieces included with the unit, you will be very happy. I believe
most with 'chipmunk cheeks' will fare very well.

I don't have 'chipmunk cheeks', but I can make them by
putting an old chin-strap way back under my jaw, instead of on it
(Like it was designed for).

Unless you have little or no chin, I would suggest cutting off the chin-flap.

Sidesleeper · Post by **Sidesleeper** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 12:44 pm

UMFF was not a terrible mask, I just didn't do well with it.
I do very well with the Hybrid mask. This is the happiest I have been with a mask so far.

Sleepless on LI · Post by **Sleepless on LI** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:43 pm

chdurie2 wrote:I'm in the Hybrid adjustment process, and it is not going well. Today I had to wear the UMFF for a nap to get some decent sleep. I will save the Hybrid for the weekend when I can more afford to tweak and have long hours of unproductive sleep.

Sorry, I had a rough nite last nite with Hybrid.

UMFF feels like an old friend now. Safe. effective. comfortable.

Caroline

Caroline,

Check out the thread I posted before about help with the Hybrid. Hope it helps.

viewtopic.php?t=12987

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 1:47 pm

Missy,
Take a look at this one:
http://auctions.yahoo.com/i:CPAP%20MASK ... :111652493

Looks like a good deal to me..

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:26 pm

oldgearhead wrote:Missy,
Take a look at this one:
http://auctions.yahoo.com/i:CPAP%20MASK ... :111652493

Looks like a good deal to me..

And they even "stole" the picture from the CPAP.COM website.

sidesleeper · Post by **sidesleeper** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:04 pm

They probably stole the Hybrid too (out of the sleep lab they work for).

NyNurse33 · Post by **NyNurse33** » Thu Aug 31, 2006 3:26 pm

The hybrid works similar to the nasal pillow, doesn't it? It has nasal prongs? Sounds like a good mask otherwise, but I don't care for the mirage nasal pillow, b/c of the prongs...feels like it is squishing up my nose.

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