I'm looking into purchasing a new helmet and have decided that I'm going to buy the Cairnes 1044. I have always used the bourke eye-shield, but have seen the new defender visor and was intrigued. Does anybody have any thoughts either way?
Permalink Reply by Chad on January 14, 2008 at 10:43pm
I order the same helmet, just waiting for it to get here. A couple of guys on the dept have them and love them. The only complaint was by one guy that wears glasses, he says the sheild pushes them on his nose. I tried to buy his off him and he told me no way, hes getting contacts!!!!
I haven't tried the defender shield yet, but it looks like it would work good and be protected from scratches while being carried in your POV or gear bag. I have my helmet just over 7 years (Cairnes New Yorker) and need to replace the bourkes at least once a year because of this. So in my book it looks like a good investment.
i am interested in getting a cairnes helmet with the defender visor but am concerened about it hitting my mask do you have any issue with this please give me the answer i am looking for
i just got the 1044 with the defender visor and i have no problems with it. but i just put bourkes on it tonight for the look plus its added protection since you can have them both down at the same time. it was wroth every penny i put in it in my opinion.