Where are the side straps meant to be relative to your ears?

[orangebird]

Howdy folks, I have my first game behind the plate on Tuesday and have been making sure my mask fits. However, if I have it in the correct place for protecting my chin it seems like I'll either have to wear the strap over top of my ears or have the strap push down on my ears. Am I doing something wrong where the side strap is meant to be fully above the ears or is that simply how a mask works with certain head shapes? Thanks!

[jimurrayalterego]

4 minutes ago, orangebird said:

Howdy folks, I have my first game behind the plate on Tuesday and have been making sure my mask fits. However, if I have it in the correct place for protecting my chin it seems like I'll either have to wear the strap over top of my ears or have the strap push down on my ears. Am I doing something wrong where the side strap is meant to be fully above the ears or is that simply how a mask works with certain head shapes? Thanks!

You probably have the straps attached to the side bar too low. They should be just below the top bar of the vision bars. Also the top strap should be shortened to bring the lateral strap up. The harness should not be “clamping” the mask to your head. It should just be holding it in position resting on the brim of your hat. No time right now for me to attach pic.