Helmet hitting scba tank

I own a cairns 880, and in full gear, when i look up, the brim hits the scba tank, limiting my movement.

Is there anything i can do to fix that? Can you bend a composite? I was just curious
because its pretty annoying.

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Permalink Reply by Joseph Giordano on August 5, 2010 at 5:49pm

yeah i gotta try that next time, our dragers are getting dated too we're working on
a grant to get all new scotts, and new turnouts.

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Permalink Reply by Derek R. on August 5, 2010 at 5:50pm

cut a notch outa the back of your lid. :)

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Permalink Reply by Spanner 122 on August 5, 2010 at 5:51pm

Lower the SCBA and tighten the waist harness. The shoulder straps should not dig in, as the waist should take the bulk of your weight to protect your back.
Lower it and see how it feels. I went through the same thing when I first started wearing one. I tighten the waist strap around my hips, it's a good back support as well! :)

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Permalink Reply by Ben Waller on December 26, 2010 at 11:05am

We did that - we switched to the "Stealth" cylinders for our MSA Firehawks. They ride lower in the pack frame than the standard SCBA cylinders and the helmet-cylinider banging problem instantly went away.

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Permalink Reply by Nathan Enyart on December 26, 2010 at 11:36am

Here is an answer that I didn't see on here. How about a longer neck on your body. Just kidding I had the same problem one I am considered a no neck. I only stand about 5' 7" so it gets a little rough at times. But the good news is now I am a traffic officer with the Emergency Management when I turn up my coat collar in the winter time it actually does some good.

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Permalink Reply by Chris Weber on December 26, 2010 at 11:44am

I used to have that problem with our old packs.I wear a Houston and it was a pain in the a**.We got new packs last year and it was a major difference.They are designed to ride lower on your back.Much more comfortable than the old ones too.

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Permalink Reply by Norm Tindell on December 26, 2010 at 12:09pm

Ever since I was in the fifth grade I've had mirrors on my shoes (works great in bars). Try putting mirrors on your boots...

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Permalink Reply by Jordan Hawkins on December 26, 2010 at 3:16pm

go get a real helmet!

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Permalink Reply by Donald Morrow on December 26, 2010 at 3:41pm

Take that problem into consideration when you are purchasing replacement SCBA's We recently purchased new ones with a FEMA Grant and went with the Scott 4500 psi 30min composite cylinders and it's a world of difference!