Didn't even last 6 months unexpectedly. I had to buy this after the strap broke which came with an $80 hood. The group that originally came with a hood didn't last long either. Disappointed with wasted money.
This headgear is such an improvement over what came with my helmet! It's still cheap plastic and poorly designed so I know I'll have to replace it at some point, but it works well and is very comfortable.
I like the lightness of the headgear. The only thing I don't like is that the side of the headgear that you tighten to hold the helmet up when not in use keeps falling off. This is the main reason I bought it because it came with a helmet.
This is a well fitting and comfortable headgear. The ratchet system feels a bit cheap as the plastic gear is lightweight and easily removable. I recommend it as a comfortable and affordable headwear, just base your expectations on the price. I got this as a replacement for the TekWare Galaxy welding helmet as TekWare doesn't have them on Amazon and it would take weeks to get here. It fits perfectly and was definitely an upgrade.