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Recommend a FFM with minimalist headgear?
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Recommend a FFM with minimalist headgear?
I'm leaking too much from my mouth, and I don't want to use tape or a chinstrap.  So I'm ready to explore FFMs. 

I super duper love the P10 headgear.  If I could find that on a FFM, I think I'd be in love!  Does that even exist?

I would prefer to not have a strap coming up on my forehead/eyebrow area... but if the mask is amazing enough, I could try to get over that.

Please help. Every time I sit down and look at one of the suppliers' websites, I'm too overwhelmed because they all look the same. 

P.S. The one FFM I've tried is Amara View, and I just cannot get it to seal on my face.
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RE: Recommend a FFM with minimalist headgear?
I didn't like it, but the Dreamwear FFM might be an option. In fact you can have mine if you want it.
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Not sure if it qualifies as what you're looking for, but I'm sold on the ResMed F20 AirFit. I recently had to swap in my original 1 yr old medium cushion due to meds causing weight gain. Minor adjusting for me from there and it's great again. Have used the AirTouch memory foam, more comfortable but leaks more for me. And on top of that, there's the new Quiet Air elbow that is extra quiet on vent noise with diffusion way down on being distracting.
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I have good experience with Amara View (my current mask), and previously with Fisher&Paykel Simplus.
Good seal with both, slightly less leak with Amara View.
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(07-31-2018, 03:09 PM)Walla Walla Wrote: I didn't like it, but the Dreamwear FFM might be an option. In fact you can have mine if you want it.

Bwahahaha. I hear ya!

Dreamwear was my first love... until I tried *any other mask* and experienced less noise of *any other mask*. LOL
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I used the Dreamwear FFM during a recent sleep study (wanted to try something different) and loved it. I have been using the Ultra Mirage FFM for 12 years so the Dreamwear felt like I wasn't even wearing a mask!

Have ordered one with my new equipment, if it ever gets here...
When is this “old enough to know better” supposed to kick in?
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I love the Dreamwear FFM, except for the complete inability for it to seal against my face without leaks. I'd say it's the beard that makes it impossible to seal properly except the F20 has no problem sealing well at the exact same spot under my lip. (I bought the FF fit kit at a good price knowing I could use the frame and headgear with my Dreamwear nasal cushions.) In spite of how much it leaks, my Dreamwear FFM leaks were still under 24 LPM. So it is usable even though I don't like the feel of all the air escaping out the sides. But my max pressure is 12. I don't think I'd have the same usability at any higher pressures.
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I currently use the Amara View and like .  I must admit, it did take a bit to get the hang of getting a good seal but now I never have any large leaks and the small leaks are easily fixed by pulling the mask away from my face to allow it to seal properly.  If you persevere with it, I am sure you will get a good seal.  It has taken about 2 weeks of daily use to master getting the seal though   Sleep-well
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Thanks for the recommendations! I'm going to give the AirFit F20 a try. Sounds good, and what I see about it on a supplier website looks promising.
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I'll second Dave on the F20 Airfit. It's really nice now with the new vent. No strong wind blasts and no loud jet noise. Plus you can try the Air touch later by just ordering the mask seal.
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