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Respirator question!

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Jonathon.C

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I got one of those 3M Airstream respirators... I haven't had it for too long (maybe used it ten-twelve times). It is great... the only problem with it is that when I use it over an extended period of time it really kills my neck. I usually turn for a couple hours at a time and when I get through I am kinda sore. After a little bit that soreness goes away, but I am just wondering if this is normal and if I just have to get used to it or if something is wrong. Anyone else have this problem? Any comments would be appreciated... thanks!!

Jonathon
 
The Airstream weighs just under 2 pounds so until you bulk up your neck muscles or shed some brains, you will definitely notice it. I suppose that the best thing to do is wear it as much as you can without going to the point of over exertion and then take a break for as long as necessary. When I was young and in the Army, the steel pot that I had to wear all of the time had the same effect until I adapted -- then when I would remove it, it would feel as though my head was about to float away. I think that the Army helmets weighed 5 or 6 pounds ... at least.

Bill
 
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