Lincoln Electric | www.lincolnelectric.com
 Lincoln Electric's line of...  Lincoln Electric's line of Vista auto-darkening helmets tops off with the 3000 Series Surfrod. Another ideal helmet for the occasional welders among us, features include variable sensitivity, delay, and shading (#9-13) without the use of batteries, as they're fully solar powered. Comes with 2-year warranty. |  With Lincoln's Vista Series,...  With Lincoln's Vista Series, the initial number designates viewing screen size--the 1000 Red Rod is identical to their pinstriped model shown, just with a smaller (3 3/4x1 3/8-inch) screen. Additionally, external front plate access makes servicing much easier. Comes with 2-year warranty. |  The Vista 3000's digital control...  The Vista 3000's digital control panel is about as straightforward as they get--clear LCD optics and easy-to-use functions. And because of its reliance on solar power, there are no batteries to replace (must be charged though). |
Hobart | www.hobartwelders.com
Moving down the line, Hobart's XVS line is still considerably lightweight, but variability options and viewing size are more limited--which unless you're a full-time welder, shouldn't be a huge factor (if TIG welding applies, step up to the XVP line). Comes with 2-year warranty.
 If you're not familiar with...  If you're not familiar with the Hobart family of welding helmets, you will be now. They offer a full range of auto-darkening helmets, including their deluxe XVX Prowler Off-Road model. With a 1/20,000-second reaction time, #9-13 variable shade adjustment (#4 light state), and extra-large viewing screen, this is an extremely light helmet that packs a mean punch. Comes with 2-year warranty. |  If you're familiar with the...  If you're familiar with the Miller Elite controls, however, you won't need the user's manual to operate the Hobart XVX! Additionally, Hobart offers a unique molded pad for the head strap. |  Rounding out our collection...  Rounding out our collection of helmets is the Hobart fixed-shade (#10) helmet--lightweight construction, exterior graphic options, and a 12-month warranty make for a nice little helmet (even as a back-up for your auto-darkener!). |