Best helmet for tig?

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I've been using a speedglas 9000x.. works fine for mig stick and ac tig but on dc tig it doesn't really switch properly. I've tried different sensitivity and the tig modes but then it acts as a fixed shade. It's probably a 25 yr old helmet, Dad had 2 of them so have me this one. We got our moneys worth and I'll continue to use it at work where I do odd welding jobs here and there.I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what helmet you would say is the best? I do stick, tig and some mig.. Mostly just for my own use not a welder for a living. My weld shop carries all the bigger brandscoworker has a optrel from when he welded for a living and it's nicer than my spedglas and it's pretty old too. I guess everyone will have a favorite. Was thinking either betweent he following 3,  lincoln 3350 or optrel but not sure on e684 vs crystal? or miller infinity
Reply:A auto hood works great Look for one that is adjustable shade.You buy one $50.00 and upDave

Originally Posted by nick121

I've been using a speedglas 9000x.. works fine for mig stick and ac tig but on dc tig it doesn't really switch properly. I've tried different sensitivity and the tig modes but then it acts as a fixed shade. It's probably a 25 yr old helmet, Dad had 2 of them so have me this one. We got our moneys worth and I'll continue to use it at work where I do odd welding jobs here and there.I was wondering if I could get some opinions on what helmet you would say is the best? I do stick, tig and some mig.. Mostly just for my own use not a welder for a living. My weld shop carries all the bigger brandscoworker has a optrel from when he welded for a living and it's nicer than my spedglas and it's pretty old too. I guess everyone will have a favorite. Was thinking either betweent he following 3,  lincoln 3350 or optrel but not sure on e684 vs crystal? or miller infinity
Reply:Optrel crystal, panoramaxx, vega view, or e684.  Arc one has an awesome auto dark filter as well.  These helmets actually allow you to see the colors that is reality, instead of a green haze.  Also, the isofit optrel headgear is second to none.  YMMV but I doubt it...Sanrex Sanstick 140s(hotstart&dig set perfectly)Thermal Arc 185( if you've used one u know)Thermal Arc 400 gmsMiller Shopmate 300( best wire arc!)Miller 75dx feederMiller PassportMiller s22p12Everlast 210stl30a