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  • Skadet
    Registered User
    • May 2001
    • 37

    #1

    My mask gives me a headache

    Just ordered a new JT spectra in the grey/blue color, and that beast is TIGHT! As in, it squeezes my head *so* bad. You'd think it was a youth size or something. Everything else is fine. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, how did you correct it? I'm open to sugguestions.
  • Paintballboy
    Future Ball RULES!!!
    • Jul 2001
    • 23

    #2
    Okay u might have did this but if not...
    On the goggles you can loosen the strap buy pushing the "Big Black Connecty" this together to loosen them. I'm sorry if this doesn't help much.

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    • Skadet
      Registered User
      • May 2001
      • 37

      #3
      Hiya,

      yeah, I loosened them up as much as I could, still too tight!

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      • MikeCouves
        The Enemy
        • Aug 2001
        • 1877

        #4
        Maybe you have a really wide head. You should try to stretch it gently over time or something. You should have tried on a bunch of masks to see which fit the best. I have a JT IZE and it fits me really well...I love it. You should call JT and see what they recommend...that's the best thing to do, or email them first and then call if they don't reply.


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        • Skadet
          Registered User
          • May 2001
          • 37

          #5
          i know I've got a big fat head. . . most caps don't fit me. I mean, I'm not like a freak or anything, i've just got a bigger brain than most

          seriously tho, I had a jt x-fire and it fit me just fine.

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          • chaoticorigin

            #6
            Try removing the black foam strips on each ear pad. It should make it looser.

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            • DarkPhoenix
              Advanced Fire Support
              • May 2001
              • 719

              #7
              I have to agree with Mr Couves, stretching the strap is probably the best you can do at this point. I also have a rather large brain pan, I have a JT Proteus and for a while it was a bit tight, now it is just fine. Hang in there.

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              • Load SM5
                Scruffy Administrator

                • Oct 2000
                • 6772

                #8
                They also make soft ear protector's for for the Spectra/Flex 7 line of masks. That might make things a little more comfy. Does it feel like it's squeezing the sides of your melon or up front?

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                • Skadet
                  Registered User
                  • May 2001
                  • 37

                  #9
                  The sides for sure. It really feels as if the strap is simply too dang small and is squeezing the life out of my noggin! I was considering mounting it on a watermelon or cantelope or other large fruit to stretch it.

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                  • Load SM5
                    Scruffy Administrator

                    • Oct 2000
                    • 6772

                    #10
                    I might consider the sift side protection and get rid of those plastic side pieces. The sort ones should wrap around your head more and allow the strap to sit looser too.

                    Although, the melon idea has merit too......

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                    • TylerDurden
                      Space Monkey
                      • Jun 2001
                      • 264

                      #11
                      never had my mask too tight, but the foam in them starts to burn my face after a few hours from the friction. sorry.

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                      • Yama
                        Registered User
                        • Jul 2001
                        • 262

                        #12
                        isnt there any kind of bigger straps u can buy????
                        oh ya and its my 100th post!!!!!

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                        • Heat
                          hello lamewads
                          • Oct 2000
                          • 4463

                          #13
                          You can retro fit the Jts with raven's strap. Requires a little moding.... I did it beccuase I liked the buckle... That way I can create a kewl doo before I go to the field and not have to wory about the strap while I'm putting on\takeing off the mask

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                          • xmetal2001
                            Junior Member at heart
                            • May 2001
                            • 1994

                            #14
                            yeah, my mask does that to, but my friends is fine....i've been trying to stretch it out

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