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NEW Defender Visor
has anyone got the new Defender Visor from Cairns. I think it look safe to use everyday, and i also think it kinda add the image of a pilot to the Firefighter. (for unattached guys mean more ladies). I would like some feedback on the safety of the new Visor.
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See post on "MAN THIS IS SWEET"......this might fall under "T-Shirt Firefighter".....Originally posted by firesideky View Post
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I tried some on at a fire expo here and was not very impressed out of the four of us that tried the helmet on the visor only fit one of use right the other three it seemed to sit waaaay to close to the face for comfort.
This was just our opinion though myself if your going with something besides a face shield bourkes and/or goggles or safety glasses would be more than enough once again just my thoughts.Comment
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We just ordered them. Everyone that tried it, save for 1 or 2, liked it. I don't remember anyone having a problem with it being too close to the face. We did have 1 or 2 with older style glasses that had a problem, but we just ordered goggles for them.Comment
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I have one and I really like it. What little bit Bourkes are actually used, it saves them from getting burnt up in a fire. Its fine if you have to have some form of NFPA eye protection attached to your helmet like we do, but for those jakes who still swear by Bourkes, it may be too much. It's just nice to know when I need eye protection, I won't have to fumble through my pocket for safety glasses nor reach up and fold down my curled up Bourkes. The biggest thing is it all depends on the size and shape of your face. If your face is shaped right, it will protect you just fine. If it isn't then you might have to worry about something coming in from the side. Another thing I really like about it is that it doesn't lock into place as many people originally thought, thereby going back up into your helmet if your helmet were to tip up. This really saves the bridge of your nose.Last edited by KEEPBACK200FEET; 02-07-2007, 01:51 PM.Just know, I chose my own fate. I drove by the fork in the road and went straight.
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Now if they can just integrate them into a leather we'll be talking!Comment
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Does anyone know if a defender will work with goggles or does it not matter?
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Yes, you can use goggle with the Defender.Originally posted by RFxplr326 View PostDoes anyone know if a defender will work with goggles or does it not matter?
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Give it a rest. The Defender just came out a couple months ago. I doubt there are too many threads about it.Originally posted by RFRDxplorer View PostComment
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We just retro fit 10 helmets with them. I have not tried them but they look like they provide good protection. I understand the retro fit runs around $140.Comment
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I wasn't trying to be an ***, just stating that they have been discussed before.
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No problem Bro. Just came across as being kinda snippy. It's not like he asked if you prefer straight stream or fog.Originally posted by RFRDxplorer View PostI wasn't trying to be an ***, just stating that they have been discussed before.
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Ok, so I have read about the defender shield and it says that it is NFPA compliant, but does that mean it is NFPA compliant only for extrication or technical rescue situations or is it NFPA compliant for structural firefighting purposes as well.Comment
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Why spend 140 dollars to retrofit a helmet when you can spend 160 for a brand new one? I understand there is a 200 dollar difference when you outfit 10 helmets; but does it really make that much difference?Last edited by KEEPBACK200FEET; 08-20-2007, 02:09 PM.Just know, I chose my own fate. I drove by the fork in the road and went straight.
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