Whats the best kind of auto darkening welding helmets, and where can I buy them in Canada.?

Question

I am look at getting a Speedglas 9002X, optrel satellite, Jackson Next-Gen or a Miller Elite helmet.

Is it true you have to baby the Speedglas helmets because the shell is so weak? or have they made them stronger in the newest models.

Once I pick a welding helmet I still can't seem to find any online sites that ship to Canada or are located here.

Answer 1

Miller has a website where you just insert your city and prov. and it will give you all the dealers in that area - easy.

http://millerwelds.com/wheretobuy/

I found a welder's forum where lots of welders keep in touch and they discuss the types of helmets you're talking about. Check it out here - I think you'll find it very useful.

http://www.millerwelds.com/education/pro...

The next website though US does ship to Canada and supplies Jackson helmets along with other safety gear.

http://www.discountsafetygear.com/jahetg...

3M the makers of Speedglas helmets has a website in Canada where you can purchase them from - also has retail locations in Canada

http://www.3m.com/intl/CA/english/market...

I would suggest the welder's forum to get feedback on the various models you described from people who use them everyday.

Hopefully these have been of some help to you.

Good Luck.