Anybody using the Speedglas 9100V?

[LARSOFVT]

I searched the forum and didn't see any mention of this model.

Prices on line are around $230 which seems like a good compromise from the higher end Speedglas that are $350 plus.

Seems like the 9100V has many of the same shade, sensitivity and delay features suitable for an occasional welder.

 

[TozziWelding]

Speedglas is a great AD hood, I personally do not use an AD hood, but the guys that I know who use them love there Speedglas hoods.

 

[neils]

been using a 9100xx for 3yrs. love it most comfy helment iv ever used, forget that its on ur head at times.

 

[LARSOFVT]

There is no end to the praise on here for the Speedglas 9100x and **, the 9002, the Miller Elite digital, all for $300-up.
If I know I am not welding for 8 hours every day I am looking for something not quite as expensive but still good.
I looked at the Miller Performance and was looking for whatever else I could find.

That is why I started this thread to ask about the 9100V only.

 

[blind]

I bought a 9002 cheap off of ebay due to the seller listing as speedglass instead of speedglas.

 

[R6 Racer]

blind, how exactly did that work?
Details man we need details!

Steve

 

[blind]

Extremely delayed response but here it is.

The seller had it spelled "speedglass" instead of the actual spelling of "speedglas." No one bid against me so I ended up with it.

 

[IndyGarage]

I looked at the 9100V and the 9100X awhile back. I chose to buy the 9100V, but the weld shop only had the display one in stock and he couldn't get it to work, so he gave me a little bigger discount off the 9100X and I bought it, but it was still about $60 more.

The only difference I could see was the size of the lens. I really like the 9100X, but If I had both to choose from I would probably take the lower priced v model and keep the cash in my pocket. If I used it all day every day, I'd choose the bigger lens.