We bought this mask 1 yr ago. the metal piece that holds the chin pad on snapped off. Would this be the same model from a year ago and it this norm?
328305
Looks like the same mask. I have used it for a few months with no problem. Sure hope it is safe. I play senior ball and a short stop did not have one and took a line drive right to a eye socket and will loose his sight and need extensive surgery, has been in hospital for two weeks.
328306
I'm not familiar--the one we bought, it seems it's all one metal piece, not different pieces molded together. It's a good mask, sorry you had that experience.
121993
Ive had this model before and the adjustable plastic piece broke. Replaced it and it broke again. Id say expect two to three years out of it. Can buy a new one for the cost of the replacement part.
2013514
Yes.., I got it for my 12 year old granddaughter and it fits perfectly. Of course she'll need a new one in a year or two but that's to be expected. I buy a new mask for myself about every two years.
353611
I bought mine on December 2013, the package says that it was made on June 2013. I dont think you should use it if it has more than 1 year with no use, you can try it in one part of your face and if you get any reaction stop the use inmediately.
707211
My old hose was the metal one, too, and this was a perfect replacement. The new clip did not securely hold and came apart once after a few weeks. The second time I installed the hose and clip I wrapped the connection with plastic electrician's tape and it has held for a year without coming apart. Dave
2226487
As I recall it simply snapped on. My advice is not to replace it. My replacement blades never worked well. They always pulled hair. I had read simlar reports, but decided to try it anyway. After messing with it for a few months, we finally trough out the peanut and bought another.
1623281
The design itself is sturdy, and has been around a dog's age. It is possible the Chinese have used a lighter gauge steel than was used in the original, but I don't have an old one to compare. I think the old one was tin-plated steel. Even if you did find an old one at a tag sale, it would be dull and tarnished, like the one I replaced. Sadly, the days of Made in the USA are long gone.
1883360
I have been using mine every night for 1 1/2 years. I'm replacing it now because the velcro on the middle strap is finally losing its tight hold.
406447
i m not sure but we have had NO issues with our mask. .. the girls love it. they wear it when bunting.. just in case!
151534
It will not seal properly. It's itchy with just a bit of face fur. I've seen guys sanding with these on and take it off awhile later looking like they stuck their nose in the dust. They all had beards or something obstructing the seal allowing air in. I wore this or the half mask for 10 months where I used to work.
406452
Bought one last year and daughter used it all season without an issue. We bought a spare chin cup but have never needed it. Original is working just fine
247039
Not sure I understand your question. Are you replacing a mask that goes over your nose with the nasal pillows? To switch I think need the new head grear, nasal pillows, and tube that connects bigger hose to the machine. Don't need a chin strap. A good resource is CPAP.com to see what parts work together
1134599
Looking at the helmet, I think it is possible with certain straps. The Styrofoam padding inside the helmet is removable, and by removing a few screws it looks like you can take the strap off and replace it. I haven't found a strap I like yet, but I noticed the foam sits very close to the attachment point for the strap and may need some modifying if I can't find a strap with thinner attachment points. So I'm not 100% positive, but it looks like it. Again, I'd still recommend the helmet highly and to be honest, I think I may stick with the under-the-chin strap since my wire mesh mask sits against my face and may interfere with an around-the-chin strap. Looking at the helmet, I think it is possible with certain straps. The Styrofoam padding inside the helmet is removable, and by removing a few screws it looks like you can take the strap off and replace it. I haven't found a strap I like yet, but I noticed the foam sits very close to the attachment point for the strap and may need some modifying if I can't find a strap with thinner attachment points. So I'm not 100% positive, but it looks like it. Again, I'd still recommend the helmet highly and to be honest, I think I may stick with the under-the-chin strap since my wire mesh mask sits... » Read More Looking at the helmet, I think it is possible with certain straps. The Styrofoam padding inside the helmet is removable, and by removing a few screws it looks like you can take the strap off and replace it. I haven't found a strap I like yet, but I noticed the foam sits very close to the attachment point for the strap and may need some modifying if I can't find a strap with thinner attachment points. So I'm not 100% positive, but it looks like it. Again, I'd still recommend the helmet highly and to be honest, I think I may stick with the under-the-chin strap since my wire mesh mask sits against my face and may interfere with an around-the-chin strap. « Show Less
888361
The plastic buckle on our most recent one (ordered in May 2013) partially melted and stretched our of shape so the strap tends to slip. Trying to get Carex to replace it. But we had no problem with another one and used it for years until a seam broke. Duck tape fixed that for a while. All in all, a good product.
1292375
The claws are not easy to break buy the chin bone on the mask can break off easy, the blade can snap at anytime and the rubber snaps if you move it in different directions.
167300
The mask, snorkel, and fins are great. There is a small hard plastic clip that holds the snorkel to the mask and it broke first time out on two of ours. We went to a local shop and were able to purchase inexpensive replacement parts that were not rigid and that worked just fine. The part just needs to be more flexible than the one that comes with the set. It is an inexpensive easy fix.
1734487
My daughter has century head gear. Its attached. And wont move or come off. Didnt quite understand the directions but its on there. Id have an instructor double check is before sparring