The Defender Visor is a retractable
visor system that stores between the impact cap and the shell of Cairns Traditional
1010
and 1044
Fire Helmets. The Defender Visor flips down for immediate protection during
overhaul and extrication.
Certified to:
NFPA 1971-2007 standard
The smoked and mirrored
visors are too dark to meet the requirements
Choosing a Visor:
Why we recommend High-Temperature Tuffshield®.
Although it costs you no
more than the clear and smoke visor options, we at TheFireStore.com believe
the Tuffshield visor offers distinct advantages. It is the original equipment
visor supplied on all new Cairns Defender helmets for some very good reasons:
1. Tuffshield is
significantly more heat resistant. Like our Hi-Temperature Bourke Eyeshields,
the Tuffshield Defender visor is heat-resistant up to 500°. The other visors
will start to melt at about 345°.
2. Tuffshield is a heavier grade material with more impact
resistance. As the name implies, it’s just tougher.
3. The slight yellowish tint helps you see better, day or night.
Like a pair of amber shooting glasses, they filter out harsh wavelengths and
glare, improving contrast and revealing more detail under all lighting conditions—including
looking at flames.
4. They cost you no more. We’ve been able to purchase
these superior eyeshields at a very favorable price. As always, we are pleased
to pass the savings along to you.
You can retrofit your
existing Cairns 1010 or 1044 helmet to contain a Defender Visor with this
complete upgrade kit.
