Tried using a different dive helmet for a shallow harbor inspection job...

Robert Walker · 2026-03-30T14:00:15.557149+00:00

Switched from my usual Kirby to a Gorski for a day in San Diego Bay, thinking the lighter weight would be easier. Ended up with way more neck strain because the trim was off and I was fighting it the whole time. Anyone else had a helmet change backfire on a simple job?

the_felix6mo ago

Actually had the opposite thing happen last year. Switched to a lighter helmet for some shallow work and it was a huge relief on my shoulders. Maybe the Gorski just needs a different weight kit or something to get the balance right for you.

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victor_carr256mo ago

Did you try adjusting the chin weight?

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uma_nguyen246mo ago

Oh man, my buddy had a similar mess with a loaner helmet. He spent a whole shift basically nodding "yes" at the bottom because the trim was so wrong. @victor_carr25 might be onto something with the weights, but sometimes the gear just fights you.

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