Mirage Vista

sleepless_in_ny · Post by **sleepless_in_ny** » Tue May 23, 2006 9:40 pm

Does anyone have this mask. opinions? thanks

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Tue May 23, 2006 10:07 pm

I have one, could only use it a few nights, sell it to you cheap, easy to sanitize.

But what's wrong with it?

1. It is noisy, has the same leader hose and swivel as the Activa, since the exhaust ports are so close to where the incoming air is, the result is a more noisy mask.
2. Hard plastic headgear cuts into the bottom of your ear lobe, you can try a hair dryer and bend it but it still does it.
3. Air delivery and CO2 washout is bad compared to other masks like the UMII or the UMFF. Air enters right at the tip of your nose, if said air is cool it is very annoying.
4. Leaks like a sieve. You can to crank it up to stop the leaks, there is a pivot for doing this but it always seems like there is never a pivot stop where you need one.

I'd rate the Nasalaire, the Breeze and even the Swift as a better mask, with the swift getting the highest vote. Resmed makes some really good masks, but the Vista is a real dud in my book.

neverbetter · Post by **neverbetter** » Wed May 24, 2006 2:37 pm

Amen, Snoredog.
My Swift and Activa are loud as well.

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Wed May 24, 2006 3:15 pm

Snoredog wrote: 2. Hard plastic headgear cuts into the bottom of your ear lobe, you can try a hair dryer and bend it but it still does it.
4. Leaks like a sieve. You can to crank it up to stop the leaks, there is a pivot for doing this but it always seems like there is never a pivot stop where you need one.
...but the Vista is a real dud in my book.

Yup, (...real dud... is a little strong) not a great interface. It does leak pretty severely and the only way I found to fix it was to crank it way down to the point it was painful.

1 and 1/2 stars - not recommended.

My trusty Swift may be noisy but it feels real secure, in general, and I feel better when I use it.

David

HappyHoser · Post by **HappyHoser** » Wed May 24, 2006 8:37 pm

Sadly, I agree with all. I never did get a night out of mine, for all the reasons listed above. It's in my drawer in case I have to resuscitate a dog or something. Resmed does make great stuff, this just doesn't seem to be it.

m1aman · Post by **m1aman** » Thu May 25, 2006 3:44 am

very uncomfortable when i tried it. a real step backwards i thought.

Sergeant Bob · Post by **Sergeant Bob** » Thu May 25, 2006 9:09 am

Hey, what else can I say? I actually like mine.
Yeah, it takes a bit of fiddling to get it right, but once I did it's great.
I did make some fleece covers for the headgear (for under the ears) and that is an improvement.
I also found that using the upper straps for alignment only and the lower straps for tension helps keep them from annoying my ears, using the mask angle adjustment (which could indeed be in smaller increments) to apply pressure to the seal where needed.

mikemoran · Post by **mikemoran** » Thu May 25, 2006 12:51 pm

My problem with it was the hard plastic inside kept rubbing up agaisnt the tip of my nose. It also seemed to leak as I turned from side to side. The Activa is a so much more forgiving mask.

Snoredog · Post by **Snoredog** » Thu May 25, 2006 1:11 pm

Snoozin' Bluezzz wrote:
Snoredog wrote: 2. Hard plastic headgear cuts into the bottom of your ear lobe, you can try a hair dryer and bend it but it still does it.
4. Leaks like a sieve. You can to crank it up to stop the leaks, there is a pivot for doing this but it always seems like there is never a pivot stop where you need one.
...but the Vista is a real dud in my book.
Yup, (...real dud... is a little strong) not a great interface. It does leak pretty severely and the only way I found to fix it was to crank it way down to the point it was painful.

1 and 1/2 stars - not recommended.

My trusty Swift may be noisy but it feels real secure, in general, and I feel better when I use it.

David

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu May 25, 2006 2:54 pm

I gave my opinion on the mask.. if your pantywaist cannot take it post your own opinion.

A little touchy are we?

I didn't take his post as something which required snide comments about his wardrobe

Snoozin' Bluezzz · Post by **Snoozin' Bluezzz** » Thu May 25, 2006 3:04 pm

Should have said from "my point of view...real dud is a bit strong..." but you can't please everyone...

David

littlebaddow · Post by **littlebaddow** » Thu May 25, 2006 3:40 pm

I'm one of the few who gets on with the vista. Personally, I find it comfortable and forgiving, ie it works for me in all sleeping positions. I do agree the straps irritate the ear lobes if it's not properly adjusted and have found the key is getting the top straps adjsuted so that they are not too tight and cross over as high as possible on the head.

For comparison, I've used breeze nasal pillows - couldn't get on with those and found they didn't give me such good results (higher AHI) - and I also have an ultra mirage full face which I use when I have a cold. Don't like it as much and it tends to leak more, but needs must!

I'm on my second vista, so I'm a fan. I think the key is to keep trying different masks until you find the one that suits you best - we are all different.

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