I haven't replaced mine at this point but the elastic has certainly weakened over time.How are you finding the straps on the Elipse holding up. I have already replaced 1 set of them
I've had mine for about 5 years and probably wear it 2 or 3 times a week. Straps seem fine now.How are you finding the straps on the Elipse holding up. I have already replaced 1 set of them
I also have one of those mask that I use when spraying. I haven't used the 2297 filter but have used 2291s for dust which is the same as 2297 but no carbon. Bag style is probably more confortable than the hard cartage filters but when I'm spraying the bag style don't provide the needed filtering. Can't say one mask is more conformable than the other but I seem to get more moisture build up in the 3M than the Elipse. I think the Elipse exhaust valve works better than 3M. 3M is easier off/on but I never take either off till I'm finished or out of the environment where I need to wear it. Sometimes I wear one for an hour or more. Cost is about the same but the Elipse staps have lasted longer than 3M.I was just watching a YT video and he mentioned this respirator:
I have ZERO experience with it, but really liked the "easy-on and off latch
What I really found interesting was his mention of this filter:
He claimed it is much easier to breath through while maintaining filtration, it is pricier, but if his claims are correct, and you don't get respirator fatigue... that means you will wear it more...
I guess it's all in what you are used to. I also have a beard and you can not test the seal with that style. I use petroleum jelly to create a seal which would make a real mess with the fabric covering.Those respirators are sooooo cumbersome I don't see how you guys use them! And not necessary for ww'ing dust. The elastic on mine needed replacing after a couple years.
RZ mask is a very good, comfortable mask.