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Air Shield Pro by trend

I have a friend who has one and he quit using it shortly after getting it. He said that it felt top heavy and off balance. Apparently this resulted in it shifting position depending on head tilt. He also said that it gave him a sore neck.

I have had a 3M Airstream for about 8 years and really like it. Just recently I saw the current price and was shocked. I probably would still buy one, but not before giving other options a good hard look. I seem to recall reading that 3M now has a lower cost PAPR available, but I could be mistaken. When the battery in mine quits, I will look at other options because the 3M intrinsically safe battery now costs around $250. It is a good battery, but I don't think that it is that good. I am not working in an explosive atmosphere so being intrinsically safe is not a requiement.
 
If you are not used to wearing a hard hat or any device that is worn on the head to filter the air, you will have a sore neck and head. Having worked in heavy industry for 36 years am used to wearing a hard hat. Right now I wear the Triton air system and have been using it for years.

I would look at the cost of going to the hospital for lung problems if an air filter system is not used. Look at it this way what is the cost of your lungs staying healthy or buying a cheap filter system?

Gary
 
I don't have any experience with the Trend Pro Shield, but I would imagine it does a fine job of filtering the air you breathe.

I've had an Airstream unit since the early 1990's, and although this helmet has been upgraded a few times, my early unit is still going strong and doing it's job well. I've had to replace the rechargeable batteries a couple of times, though......

For those times when you only want breathing protection for a short time, I've come to really appreciate a resp-o-rator. It's inexpensive, quick to use, and filters the air very well. Some people seem to have problems with this unit, but it's no more difficult to use than scuba diving gear.

For longer periods of sanding.......the Airstream is the choice for me, though.....😀

ooc

The resp-o-rator was designed by a turner, for turners.....and, it certainly fills a realistic need, in my opinion. Here's a stock photo of the resp-o-rator from his web site:
 

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A/S Pro

I found that putting a bit of padding at the top of the A/S Pro takes care of the shifting. It also helps balance the unit. I have a small head(but hard my wife says) and the padding was necessary for me. I have no problem wearing the Pro for hours.
 
gary rock said:
If you are not used to wearing a hard hat or any device that is worn on the head to filter the air, you will have a sore neck and head. Having worked in heavy industry for 36 years am used to wearing a hard hat. Right now I wear the Triton air system and have been using it for years.

I would look at the cost of going to the hospital for lung problems if an air filter system is not used. Look at it this way what is the cost of your lungs staying healthy or buying a cheap filter system?

Gary
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Since my friend worked in industrial construction all his working life, he is no stranger to headgear. I have also heard some people say that the 3M Airstream felt heavy. I hardly even notice it. Just because some piece of headgear doesn't bother me is no assurance that it won't be uncomfortable to someone else.
 
I've been using the Trend Air Shield Pro for for many years now. It did not take long to become use to it. I like it and use it during all my turning and sanding work.
 
I've used the AirStream Pro for about 4 years now. I find it comfortable and easy to wear. I appreciate the added protection of filtered air when sanding. I've heard the opinions that its too heavy, off balance, or causes neck problems; I can only say that I've never experienced any of these problems and adapted to it very quickly.

I only use it when sanding though as I find the Uvex Bionic faceshield to be a better option for protection from flying debris when turning.
 
I use my Air Shield Pro every time I turn dry wood and when I sand. Had it for 2-3 years. No problems. Took a while to get used to putting it on but none of the problems I've heard mentioned.

I do have some difficulty when I try to scratch my nose or blow dust off something.🙂
 
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