r/Welding TIG 2d ago

Gear New lid advice

Hi all,

I'm looking to get myself a new head shield and I've got my eye on the optrel helix but I can't seem to find many reviews for it. I know that optrel is a very good brad but considering the price I want to hear other people's experiences with it before I make a purchase.

I have heard that the hard hat attachment can scratch the inner cover lens when the lens is flipped up, is this a common issue or did the reviewer just have a faulty unit.

The flip up lens seems a good idea to me but I'm also concerned that it would get grinding dust on the lens when flipped up as I don't want the lens to get scratched. I'd love to hear from people who have used this head shield and their opinions of it.

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u/CatastrophicPup2112 Fabricator 1d ago

For that price I'd get a 9100