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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 04:06 AM
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Airscarf height adjustment
I'm 6'1" but with short legs and long body and I find that the airscarf blows on my back rather than my neck even with the headrest at its highest point. Is there a way to get the headrest higher or adjust the airscarf to blow upwards to try and have a warm neck?
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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 06:34 AM
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Don’t think so. I’m 6’2” (beautifully proportioned ) and it warms my shoulders.
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Old Mar 29, 2022 | 08:02 AM
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I'm 5'9" and use it as a hair dryer.

Just kidding. I have no hair.
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Same issue here- I'm 6'4" and have toasty shoulders but I don't believe there is a fix for it...
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I'm 5'9" and use it as a hair dryer.

Just kidding. I have no hair.
That made my day.....
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Old Mar 30, 2022 | 04:15 AM
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First time in my life I see a benefit of being under 6’ tall. I knew this day would come! Lol. The air scarf hits directly on my neck and is so warm and toasty on cooler days/nights. I just love it.

To the question at hand, you can’t adjust it.

Originally Posted by ToeKneee
I'm 6'1" but with short legs and long body and I find that the airscarf blows on my back rather than my neck even with the headrest at its highest point. Is there a way to get the headrest higher or adjust the airscarf to blow upwards to try and have a warm neck?
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This thread has got me thinking that I might be able design a 3d printed deflector that I could clip into the vent....mmm another project.
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I actually had that same thought, but erased the post after I thought about it. I thought to myself nobody would do that but me lol.


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This thread has got me thinking that I might be able design a 3d printed deflector that I could clip into the vent....mmm another project.
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Thanks for all the replies, guess I'm stuck with warm shoulders unless Rory goes 3d printing...... 😁
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This thread has got me thinking that I might be able design a 3d printed deflector that I could clip into the vent....mmm another project.
No decapitations, please.
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Originally Posted by rorywquin
This thread has got me thinking that I might be able design a 3d printed deflector that I could clip into the vent....mmm another project.
Sounds great! I think you would have a market here. I'm 6'1" with a 31" inseam.......LONG torso. Hits my shoulders also. would love a way to adjust.
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That made my day.....
That comment made my day too.
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