Fischer & Paykel 432 Mask

[wlbecker]

There is not much written about the Fischer & Paykel 432 mask. I have finally found the one mask for me-after 5 tries. All the others leaked like crazy or hurt (those are the two choices: too loose or too tight). This mask is surprisingly under-rated, or just not discussed. A tech recommended it at my last sleep study. I like it because you can move your mouth or smack your lips/jaw without punishment. It does not press hardly at all on my forehead- this was a huge plus after waking up with red/painful forehead marks or bruises.
All the masks seem to leak when I am on my back, but as a side sleeper, this one is nice. I like to bury my face in the pillow- you can rock it so it is presses harder on the up side and the pillow helps prevent leaks on the down side. It has a way wider, thicker silicone part that seals the mask and there is not much turbulence in the mask to tickle my nose or face. The only down side (no pun intended) is that it comes under your chin.
I don't work for them, but I really like this mask. Are there any other tricks I am missing with this mask? Does any one else use this mask?

[shooter]

I use it and I like it better than all the others I've tried. I ended up removing the silicone forehead pad because it gave me headaches. I also removed the 90 degree angle on the hose connection and replaced it with a straight one. I hang my hose from a hook above me while sleeping and found that the angled hose connection seemed to be pointed the wrong direction all the time. Now it goes straight up no matter which side I sleep on or on my back.