Reshaping your mask??

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TedVPAP
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Reshaping your mask??

Post by TedVPAP » Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:33 pm

I tried using the hybrid but leaks too much. I think my face is too thin/narrow for it. I was think about trying to reshape the mask using a heat gun. Make it more curved so that it is tighter against my checks.

Has anyone tried this?

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Re: Reshaping your mask??

Post by Jaylee » Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:06 pm

I am interested in seeing the replies to this one. It seems that a heat gun would melt it, to me.

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Re: Reshaping your mask??

Post by LinkC » Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:58 pm

1. Use a smaller cushion.
2. If that doesn't work the Hybrid probably isn't for you. Instead of destroying a perfectly good mask, why not trade if for one that might fit?

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Re: Reshaping your mask??

Post by Joe50 » Sun Jul 04, 2010 3:54 pm

Have you tried the Mack's silicone ear plugs to build up the seal for a better fit? I think I would try that before you start playing Dr Frankenstein on the mask.
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