Are you talking about the CPAP PRO No Mask Nasal Interface System?
http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Sleep_Apnea/forum/10721094-differrent-type-mask#addcomment_anchor

Never tried it and no reviews have been written about it on the site I found, but it does use nasal pillows which I found leaked and were very uncomfortable for me. It's not a cheap system either! $161.00

It could be that one. Yes. it's very expensive but they also say some insurance companies work with them. I never liked the full mask so I changed to nasal pillows and I agree that they leak. I've about had it with the entire thing. Last night I only slept a few hours until the mask and straps drove me nuts. I slept on a chair downstairs instead. I bet I snored all night and didn't get any real sleep. I'm desperate to try anything.

I am just replying because I thought you were the guy from rascal flats...you got me.

Well, OK, I use a hybrid that has a mouthpiece, nasal pillows and straps, but it works for me. It allows me to read with the mask on which helps me fall asleep.

RKC, Tell is a little more about the mouth piece. What if you open your mouth when sleeping. Does it help or encourage that? I'm reasonably happy with my mask, as I can keep the straps pretty loose wtihout leaks. However, I do occasionally open my mouth and have found NO solution to that. I simply can't wear the chin strap as for some reason it seems to block nerves. The mask that goes over the mouth dries my mouth out so much that it wakes me. I'm always interested in something just a little better.

Sorry I confused you about my identity. I just love that man and that picture. I don't have a picture of myself.
I hate having sleep apnea. I hate having to wear a mask hooked up to a machine at night. It's making me CRAZY. I started out with the full face mask, which made me look like an alien. I changed to nasal pillows b/c my mother recommended it. She has SA too. Nothing I've tried really helps. The type mask I asked about is the CPAP Pro. I wish I knew more about it. I'm going to the "Official" Sleep Apnea site to see if they have any info about it.

I don't have good nasal passages, so I breath through my mouth mostly. Here is a website of the mask I have:

http://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed-mirage-liberty-full-face-cpap-mask-nasal-pillows-with-headgear.html#

And I shouldn't have said "mouthpiece", I should have said there's a piece that covers the mouth to allow you to breath through your mouth...

I read a lot about the Hybrid's last night. Some people absolutely love them and others can't use them. I believe the headgear is tricky. I'd love to try one and find out for myself. I need a new sleep study I guess

This is a site for CPAP supplies (found it on Facebook). I told them I wasn't interested in changing suppliers at this time but was curious as to what was out there. They all seem like torture devices to me. I use the Mirage in the small, the nose piece is perfect but the frame that supports it is very small also, with the stabilizing piece for the forhead (I can't seem to spell anymore) ends up between the eyebrows! I am still in the trial period, think it is helping, but it sure is a pain in the butt. http://www.nationwidemedical.com/products/category.php?id=7

I often frequest a site called cpapsupplyusa.com. They have a very large supply of different masks, pillows and all cpap supplies. I shop around then I order through my DME so insurance will cover it.

Have you heard of the Pure Sleep device? (Puresleep.com) It's a mouth piece that moves your jaw forward and is supposed to help with snoring. Mine arrived today and I'm going to give it a try. No mask, no straps, just a mouth piece similar to what athletes wear. My original intent was to hopefully have a travel aid so I didn't always have to lug my machine with me. If it works like they claim, I may give up the machine all together.

I tried the hybrid and it didn't work for me. I had high hopes but I never got a good seal with it. I'm back to my nasal pillows (Swift II) and am considering getting a nasal mask so that I can change them out when one or the other becomes irritating. My DME said they recommend people have both so you don't develop sore spots etc.