About this item
- HELPS SLEEP DISORDERS - Great for positional sleep apnea, snoring and other sleep disorders which benefit from side sleeping.
- SAY GOODBYE TO VELCRO STRAPS - The 4-point, no velcro straps allow you to make micro-adjustments for a comfortable position: Want to rotate your angle slightly, e.g. from 90 to 95 degrees? Just loosen the abdomen strap on one side and tighten the other. Unlike with velcro straps, you can do this lying down. That's right, you don't have to sit up to make adjustments. All while your partner doesn't have to put up with that classic velcro "Khhhhhhit".
- OVER THE SHOULDER STRAPS - These stop the device aimlessly rotating around your torso, unlike strapless units that come without
- UNIQUE DESIGN - Rucksack style units dig into your shoulders or have stretchy straps you just flop around in. Our padded, rigid body harness is designed to disperse pressure along your entire chest, not just your shoulders. You can really lean back on this too. It's like a wall you take with you.
- COMFORTABLE BUCKLES - Buckles are postioned on top of the rigid harness so you don't feel them.
- SIZING - Whilst we've had women say they've used the unit without issue, we can't guarantee it'll be a comfortable fit since it isn't specifically shaped to accommodate the female form. Sorry, ladies. (Although, if it worked for you, drop a review.) Measure your back width from armpit to armpit. Don't include your arms. There is currently one size. Users with back widths outside of 33 - 38cm may find they have to adjust the straps more when changing from their left side to their right and vice versa.
- DETATCHABLE FRAME - The back frame is detachable and folds down for travel.
- WEIGHT - 1.5kg. Once you've slipped the product on, you'll barely notice it when you're up and about as it weighs little more than a bag of sugar.
USE INSTRUCTIONS
Additional equipment
- It's best to wear a t-shirt or light garment under the device
- We highly recommend a pillow to place under the thigh / knee furthest away from the bed
Putting it on
- With the abdomen straps undone, slip your head through the hole, placing the device over your shoulders
- Fasten the abdomen straps loosely at this point.
Adjusting the shoulder straps
- Use the shoulder straps to adjust how high the unit sits on your body. Typically this lines the bottom of your deltoid to the top of the frame
- Ensure the straps are straight and haven't twisted.
- Pull the shoulder buckles forward so they rest on the hard plastic. This avoids them putting pressure on your body and causing discomfort. Once in place, they won't move during the night.
Adjusting the abdomen straps
- Fasten the abdomen straps to position the rear plate at the center of your back. At this point, the device should be snug but not tight.
- Ensure the straps are straight and haven't twisted.
- Ensure the padding is flat and hasn't folded over, particularly the back padding at the bottom.
Final check before getting into bed
Ensure all straps are straight and not twisted. Ensure the padding is flat and hasn't folded over, particularly the back padding at the bottom. We say this twice because it can be difficult to do once lying down.Lying down
- Lying down in bed, fasten the straps a little tighter to a snug fit so you are unable to rotate your torso but can still breathe comfortably.
- Adjust your body angle by tightening the abdomen strap on one side and loosening it on the other. Shortening the strap closest to the bed will bring you closer to a 90 degree angle. Shortening the strap furthest from the bed will bring you closer to a 60 degree angle.
Final check before sleeping
Check again that you're unable to rotate your torso but can still breathe comfortably. This is crucial because if the unit is too loose, you're likely to lose the angle you've chosen so carefully.
Pro tip 1:
Using an angle closer to 60 degrees could be more comfortable as this takes more weight off your hip bone, placing it on your glutes. (The side of your bum.)Pro tip 2:
- Slightly bend the leg closest to the bed
- Place a pillow under the thigh / knee of your other leg, keeping it more straight.
Taking it off
The easiest way is to loosen the abdomen straps as far as you can without pulling them out of the buckle. You can now pull the unit off overhead like a jumper.
