Choosing a Kirby Morgan over a band mask for my first harbor job

Everyone on my crew said a band mask was fine for the visibility and short dives in the Charleston port. I went with a full Kirby Morgan 37 helmet instead. It felt safer and let me talk clearly to topside, even though it was heavier. That choice saved me when a current shifted and I needed to give a fast update. Anyone else pick the 'overkill' gear and have it pay off?

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paulhernandez17d ago

Charleston port currents are no joke, man. Going full helmet on your first job there was the right call for sure.

skyler_mitchell17d ago

Yeah, "no joke" is putting it lightly.

elliot_miller224d ago

Come on, how bad can it really be?