New auto darkening helmet opinions wanted

[chaznaster]

I just got one of these because it goes lower than 9.
Anything has got to be better than the HF blue flame special
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I have that one and quite like it, especially for the price. I do not use it terribly frequently, though, so cannot comment on heavy use.

 

[G.W]

I just got one of these because it goes lower than 9.
Anything has got to be better than the HF blue flame special
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Agreed. The blue flame one works good until it leaves you looking at an shielded arc

 

[bob58o]

What is this helmet you speak of? Lol
The caws of freedom will protect my eyes.

 

[Scout]

I started with the tribal red HF helmet which worked fine for the many years I used it. It even sat out in the rain once or twice and still worked, but I replaced it when it started to not work and the headband broke. Now I've got the back and green Titanium one which is much better, and has a nit as dark setting for grinding/cutting, and colors are more... color than just shades of green. A friend of mine uses Miller, but he welds a lot more than I do.

 

[Jimmyjoe]

MY really old AD helmet is done for finally and I plan on replacing it real soon. Though it served me well, its worn out and I can't see very well out of it. I'm sure technology has improved in the last few years. I read they don't need fuel oil to operate any longer. They have solar stuff and something about batteries, whatever that is...Point is they have to be better than they were years ago.
SO what is your fav? I've talked to welders, and suppliers and one seems have risen to the top of the list.
I know a bunch of ya are gunna say harbor fright and that's fine, but I'm concerned about quality, both operational and durability.
I want to know how well your fav is working and holding up to real life abuse.
I don't mind spending the bux on a good one, cuz I'm kind a freak about my eyes.
comparisons are great if ya got'em.
Bring it on!

This is the top contender at this point:

Weldcote Metals Ultraview Plus True Color Digital Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Shade 9-13, Black

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Purchased a hobart Creator auto darking about 9 months ago. Paid 80 for it. Same battery, still works great. Have dropped the helmet more times than I care to admit. Nothing broke and I use it almost every day. Would be unusual for me to go longer than a day without using it. Had to change the lenses a couple of times it came with 3 extra both inside and out .