Another New Helmet

[Firefly]

I keep adding to my collection-----

About a month ago I go a Scorpion EXO-1000 that I really like, but now it's starting to get warmer out and I wanted to try something different - so I ordered a Scorpion EXO-100, which is a half-helmet.

I've never worn anything but a full face, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this helmet also has the built-in retractable tinted sun visor similar to the EXO-1000.

This helmet is just GREAT. Feels as close to being without a helmet as I've ever felt - and it's DOT approved. Sun visor works great to keep wind out of eyes (with CHAD).

For $110 you can't go too wrong with this - going to be using it during the hot months for sure!

Here's a stock photo of it - people tell me I look like a CHP cop---

 

[timpani]

I have used one for about a year and a half. These really are great helmets.

 

[Smylinacha]

Nice! Yep - I wear a beanie in the warm weather. I'd pass out w/ a FF on in the hot humid summer.

 

[Smylinacha]

I wear this one.......

http://www.carbonfiberhelmets.com/gallery.htm

I wear the same style but it's just plain black.

 

[Jeff in Dallas]

I wear the same style but it's just plain black.

Same here.

 

[dltang]

You know, I never thought I would wear anything but a full face, but man I am considering a half or 3/4 for the summer months. I am already getting hot in my helmet and it hasn't gotten that hot yet, just humid. I really like the sunscreen that comes down in that Scorpion 100 Firefly. That is a big concern of mine, stuff hitting me in the eyes and face. I have had some pretty big bugs and debris hit my face shield and it can pack a wallop.

 

[Some Guy]

I have had some pretty big bugs and debris hit my face shield and it can pack a wallop.

Trust me...pavement packs a much bigger wallop! :yikes:

 

[Motza]

I keep adding to my collection-----

About a month ago I go a Scorpion EXO-1000 that I really like, but now it's starting to get warmer out and I wanted to try something different - so I ordered a Scorpion EXO-100, which is a half-helmet.

I've never worn anything but a full face, so I wasn't sure what to expect, but this helmet also has the built-in retractable tinted sun visor similar to the EXO-1000.

This helmet is just GREAT. Feels as close to being without a helmet as I've ever felt - and it's DOT approved. Sun visor works great to keep wind out of eyes (with CHAD).

For $110 you can't go too wrong with this - going to be using it during the hot months for sure!

Here's a stock photo of it - people tell me I look like a CHP cop---

:2thumbs: nice lid...let me see your drivers license and owners card

 

[bone crusher]

I have to stick with full face shield...my mug is too precious to take a chance messing up! :2thumbs::doorag:

 

[Firefly]

You know, I never thought I would wear anything but a full face, but man I am considering a half or 3/4 for the summer months. I am already getting hot in my helmet and it hasn't gotten that hot yet, just humid. I really like the sunscreen that comes down in that Scorpion 100 Firefly. That is a big concern of mine, stuff hitting me in the eyes and face. I have had some pretty big bugs and debris hit my face shield and it can pack a wallop.

Yup- and getting something like a bug in the eye could be really bad. I even rode in the rain today - light rain - and it wasn't too bad.

As far as bugs and other items, since I have the CHAD it's not much of a concern - can't say that I had any bugs hit the helmet visor at all - only had to wipe some rain off.


I was originally concerned about the top not having ventilation - but that is no longer a concern - so much nice smooth air on the rest of my face and neck that I was nice and cool!

I tug my full face along in the topcase in case it rains or I requrie it for a passenger.

Really, really happy with this helmet!

 

[dltang]

Yup- and getting something like a bug in the eye could be really bad. I even rode in the rain today - light rain - and it wasn't too bad.

As far as bugs and other items, since I have the CHAD it's not much of a concern - can't say that I had any bugs hit the helmet visor at all - only had to wipe some rain off.


I was originally concerned about the top not having ventilation - but that is no longer a concern - so much nice smooth air on the rest of my face and neck that I was nice and cool!

I tug my full face along in the topcase in case it rains or I requrie it for a passenger.

Really, really happy with this helmet!

I just spent some time on line looking at 1/2 and 3/4 helmets. There are some decent ones out there for around $100 or so. I may have to make a trip tomorrow to our local shop and try some on and get a feel for them. It would be nice to have something besides full face for this trip. We will see. Thanks for you input.

I just got done reading the reviews on this Scorpion Exo-100 and they are quite good. This helmet even has ear pockets already for my headset, now I just have to figure out how I would mount my microphone as I don't have a boom mic or time to get one before the trip. hmmm. Oh well, chances are I won't be getting another helmet right now, but one can dream.

 

[bjt]

I just spent some time on line looking at 1/2 and 3/4 helmets. There are some decent ones out there for around $100 or so. I may have to make a trip tomorrow to our local shop and try some on and get a feel for them. It would be nice to have something besides full face for this trip. We will see. Thanks for you input.

I just got done reading the reviews on this Scorpion Exo-100 and they are quite good. This helmet even has ear pockets already for my headset, now I just have to figure out how I would mount my microphone as I don't have a boom mic or time to get one before the trip. hmmm. Oh well, chances are I won't be getting another helmet right now, but one can dream.

I wonder what changed between 1:30 am, when you posted this, and 8 am when you told me "we are going to Rockies today so I can buy a new helmet." :dontknow:

 

[ataDude]

...my mug is too precious to take a chance messing up!

Maybe, maybe not. :yikes:

 

[Firefly]

I wonder what changed between 1:30 am, when you posted this, and 8 am when you told me "we are going to Rockies today so I can buy a new helmet." :dontknow:

Dude - if she didn't change her mind every 1/2 hour she wouldn't be doing her part as a woman! :2thumbs:

 

[dltang]

Dude - if she didn't change her mind every 1/2 hour she wouldn't be doing her part as a woman! :2thumbs:

Dude, we went to the store and I had my helmet looked at, tried on and picked out in 20 minutes. For the next hour, the sales girl and I watched Brian "shop" and try on a helmet for himself, didn't know he was even going to buy one.:2thumbs: