headgear question

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sleepie
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headgear question

Post by sleepie » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:16 am

does anybody have problems with the headgear?----or a solution to my problem....the problem is that the top strap slides up the back of my head--i think the--headgear is to big for my head--it seems like the two short straps on the back {that are not ajustable are too long}--any help?---or clever solutions??---thanks pat

Buddhah
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Post by Buddhah » Mon Oct 22, 2007 6:50 am

I have the same problem however my nasal mask stays on with limited leaks. Someone mentioned to me today to do a cut and shut job on the top strap and sew in some velcro for adjustment. Food for thought!

Guest

Post by Guest » Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:04 am

Sleepie,

I had the opposite problem (sort of) with my quattro headgear - the bottom straps sliding too far down on my neck. I folded over each of the short vertical straps and sewed them back on themsleves. Imagine pinching the strap and sewing where your thumb and finger meet. This reduced to the length of the vertical straps by about 3/4 of an inch and solved the problem.

Good Luck,

RiverDave