02-23-2025, 02:35 PM
RE: Mask Seal & Beards
(02-23-2025, 06:00 AM)Shutterbug57 Wrote: Well, I have had 2 nights to try masks since shaving. The first night, I used the F40 and got results that were not significantly different from the bearded results. For the second night, I used the F30i and got results that were significantly better than results from any of the masks in bearded mode. So, I have decided to have a 4 mask, 1 night each shootout. I realize that the one night limitation is not representative of the results that may be had over time. THBS, I will use this result to decide on what/which mask(s) to further test out.
FOR ME, the F40 has been disappointing. Given its popularity, I was hoping for a good result. So far, it has come in last. I doubt its status will change in the one night shootout. I will update further as I see results.
That F40 was hit and miss for me as well. It seems to be rather sensitive to cheek shape. And i confirmed this when I put on a chin strap. It made the leaking even worse and was impossible to stop.
But on the nights it decide to seal. It was great and very quiet. Perhaps the Air Touch foam cushion would have more effective sealing with the cheek to nose valley interface. I might give that a go before I relegate that spendy mask to the dust bin.
