3M Speedglas 9100MP Welding Helmet 27-0099-35SW, No ADF, with Hard Hat and SideWindows, Flip Up Assembly for Grinding, Prep Work

This hood is awesome it may not be the best hood for some but that's only to a personal preference. As for myself I use this hood 10 hours a day and if you spent the rest of the money on the air hose it is ultimately life changing my hood doesn't come up for anything.

Love this helmet use it for about 8-12 hrs a day I have the papr version and it is seriously the best. It is not crazy heavy as it is so well balanced. I prefer it over (the storm trooper hood) my other helmet has this is way more comfortable then attempting to fit a papr system under a hard hat. Yes not all welders need a hard hat but this is exceptional for those who do. the weld filter flips up for the grind mask and you still have the papr working. this is awesome for grinding operations. anyone who has used a grinder even for a few minutes knows the metal particles you get in your nose and lungs not with this system. The down side it they are a few bucks. With that being said if you not willing to spend a few bucks up front to prevent long term health problems you will end up paying more on medical in the end. it does not come with the filter you will need to grab it from your papr Hood. As far as helmet incorporated weld masks this is the best. as far as visor and just sight picture my favorite is an Optrel.

Good luck on selling this without the lenses! Great idea but we welders as a whole, except for the few that want to impress others on how much $ they can spend, cannot afford or will not pay even if making $100 an hour! Yes you get a tax break on income taxes but 2 % isn't much of a write off in the big scheme of things. I would love to have this...Will not buy!!! Give me a break 3M. Yes you may sell this to some companies that don't have a clue on frugality but as a Pipefitter that travels across the country selling my talents, "we think of ourselves as hired guns", I cannot see this ever happening unless you get realistic on the $. There are thousands of us you could make a few dollars off of if you got real! Never seen one one the job!!! Probably never will.

great helmet exceeds all safety regulations. worth the price. extremely versatile.