Do I need a new helmet?

[Hood]

That is the thing I found strange about the Phantom XL, all advertising I have seen doesn't seem to mention the optical class, kind of strange when it is a pretty good 1/1/1/2

 

[Burdekin]

That is the thing I found strange about the Phantom XL, all advertising I have seen doesn't seem to mention the optical class, kind of strange when it is a pretty good 1/1/1/2

Weldequip pic has the phantom XL as 1212.

 

[Hood]

That may have been the Mk1.
The booklet I got with mine says the following.
@eLuSiVeMiTe would be able to confirm what the lens says as he bought it from me.

 

[Hood]

The booklet I have says it is the FXADF8000S, that image says ADF8000S, not sure if that is the difference or just the full code for the helmet has the FX tagged on and the lens doesn't.

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

That may have been the Mk1.
The booklet I got with mine says the following.
@eLuSiVeMiTe would be able to confirm what the lens says as he bought it from me.

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Will have a nosey.

 

[LewisT]

i got a few pics of the ifl xl since it was mentioned not a very good demonstration the lighting in my garage is very bad.

just for comparison

through the helmet

I will try some day time photos through it another time as when its on your noddle you can see way better

 

[Hood]

Will have a nosey.

Did you manage to get a look, I am curious

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Not yet. Distracted by purchases last night. Will have a peek tomorrow

 

[Hood]

I suppose you did have a fair bit to sort through.

 

[Tangledfeet]

Not yet. Distracted by purchases last night. Will have a peek tomorrow

Aah... Black Friday!

 

[eLuSiVeMiTe]

Aah... Black Friday!

Not me Guv.
Don't jump on that sales bandwagon.
https://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/threads/today-i-acquired.50192/page-607#post-1253729
And 3 more posts afterwards.

 

[Tangledfeet]

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Boxed paralel clamps.
Tbc

Now you're just rubbing it in, aren't you...

 

[herkerg]

Branded or not, as long as it effectively function as a protective gear, I find no reason replacing my old helmet. However, when I see a crack that could grow bigger soon or the material is not that tough to protect my face, then I better buy a new one. Protective gears are ultimate investment for handy people like us.