New Scorpion adventure helmet

[carrot]

Was looking around on Motosports website yesterday and came across Scorpion new NeoCon helmet might have to pick this up for my next helmet

 

[Dogdaze]

Wow, that looks really.......erm............. noisy!! :exclaim:

 

[carrot]

Couple more

 

[Jeff Milleman]

I have 2 Scorpion helmets ,open and full and like them both but I am waiting for the new Evo ONE by Shake to get here so one helmet can do both . Tried the Evoline 3 st on and it felt good so the new Evo ONE has some updates and is 200 G lighter . We'll see !!! Its the only one of its design ,Ck it out.

 

[Curtis PNW]

Just got this helmet, in fact revzilla stepped up and sent it second day air free so I would receive it in time for a trip I had planned. I have to admit I wasn't expecting too much for a helmet at this price point with so many options but so far it has exceeded all expectations. I have been wearing a bell star the last 3 years and it is an outstanding helmet, but thought I should try an adv helmet since I have the big s10 in the garage now. We hit all weather conditions and the helmet performed very well. No fogging problems in the rain, was surprisingly quiet and loved the modular option. Actually it was never really hot so never opened the top vent their get more airflow but by the look of the vent it looks to move air well. Wasn't sure as to how well I would like the drop down sun shield but loved it, rarely was it in the up position. Also when doing a quick lane check never felt a terrible pull from sun visor, but did catch a few big gusts coming down the coast that turned my head a bit and cought my attention, but wasn't terrible. Lastly I wear an XL in the bell so ordered the scorpion in XL, as per sizing chart, and fit is spot in on. At this price point and with all options on this helmet you can't go wrong, IMHO. Cheers!

 

[hawk281]

Ordered one in large last week from revzilla , and when it came in it was too small. Wouldn't you know it, they ran out of extra large until next week. Looks good though. ::021::

 

[Mikecmp]

I had the same problem, ordered a large and it was too small at the top, very narrow. Of course, I ordered a week. Eyore the review came up and says the same thing.

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/scorpion-exo-at950-review/

Now I have to wait for it to come in stock.

Mike

 

[78YZ]

I just took my first ride with this helmet. I usually wear a helmet liner under a large. This helmet is so snug that I got a small headache with the liner in. I took it out and all was good. If you are in-between sizes, I suggest ordering the larger. It certainly has nice features for a mid-priced helmet.

 

[Kabish]

They had this helmet at my local Cycle Gear and it does look really good. I just can't bring myself to buy a module helmet out side of a Schuberth. I've just seen way too many failure horror stories where this style of helmet fails in a crash. Lets face it, its a known fact that most impacts happen on the chin. I really don't want it failing and sending pieces into my face followed by my face hitting pavement.

 

[Cycledude]

Many riders with modulars ride a lot with them flipped up, what do you suppose happens if they crash ? I suspect that's the biggest reason modular latching systems supposedly fail. I've never used a modular myself.

 

[Curtis PNW]

They had this helmet at my local Cycle Gear and it does look really good. I just can't bring myself to buy a module helmet out side of a Schuberth. I've just seen way too many failure horror stories where this style of helmet fails in a crash. Lets face it, its a known fact that most impacts happen on the chin. I really don't want it failing and sending pieces into my face followed by my face hitting pavement.

I haven't heard any horror stories or read any data about modular helmets failing, but would be interested in learning more. Would you have any links to support your data? I am curious to read more on this subject.

 

[hawk281]

I have been using modular helmets for over ten years and never had any issues, nor have I heard any of these "horror" stories about breaking the chin piece. My last accident, I didn't hit the helmet at all, after going over a car, but my jacket back took a lot of abuse. Any accident is capable of breaking a helmet, depending on angle, speed and point of impact. I plan on buying one these helmets, and am not concerned that it will fail. However the old Bell helmet ad "if you have a ten dollar head, buy a ten dollar helmet", does come to mind. enough said. ::021::

 

[talonboy]

I know many people love their modular helmets, I thought of buying one myself until... I did a track day (roadrace) a while back, at the riders meeting they told us no modular helmets allowed. They check all the helmets during tech inspection. They said they had a guy crash during the last track day, the modular helmet opened and the rider received injury to the face. My word of mouth experience, your mileage may very.

 

[Kabish]

Many riders with modulars ride a lot with them flipped up, what do you suppose happens if they crash ? I suspect that's the biggest reason modular latching systems supposedly fail. I've never used a modular myself.

A lot of those helmets are not designed to be operated while flipped opened, including the new Scorpion it seems. So ya, people not using the helmet the way it was intended could lead to more failure. Why statics can be skewed so much.

As far as the statics go I'll have to see if I can find them again. Its been about a year since I've researched them and like everything else its a lot of opinion based. Just like DOT vs SNELL, especially when you factor just adding a drop down visor to a SNELL rated helmet will drop a SNELL rating. A fellow rider/friend of mine is a EMT up north around the Palomar area. Think he had more impact on me with his first responder stories of people using modulars and the half helmets or "brain buckets" as he called them. "All they are good for is holding your brain in so its not spread across the street" lol

If you think about it though, a modular will always be less structurally safe over a full face that is just a fact. Same debate over ATGATT or Leathers vs Mesh. Its all about losing some protection to gain comfort and what you are willing to sacrifice.

 

[Davesax36]

I'd like to see data on modular failures. Brain buckets with a sticker on the back are very different. (think schuberth vs sturgis)

 

[fredz43]

I am retired, but sometimes fill in for the sales guys at a local Honda/Yamaha dealer. Last year when I was working, a couple came in and the guy's face was all bruised up. I asked him what happened and he told me that they were riding 2 up and hit a deer with their Gold Wing. I thought that perhaps he wasn't wearing a helmet or perhaps he was wearing an open face helmet like many Wing riders do. He then told me that they were in the shop to buy 2 new "modulators". I nodded, not wanting to let on that I had no idea what a "modulator" was. Then he said "Yeah, my modulator came open when we went down and now we have to buy new ones." That's when I figured out that he was talking about modular helmets, which he called modulators. I thought that it was quite interesting that his had come open in a crash, resulting in him looking like he had been in a prize fight, but he was going to buy another.

 

[Davesax36]

Did he have it closed all the way? My last one would stay pretty much closed even when not clicked shut properly.


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[EricV]

We'll never know the real details of that event. : I see a lot of Wing guys, and a surprising number of people I would think of as otherwise intelligent, who can't seem to understand how to wear a helmet correctly. Riding around all the time, except in the rain, with the modular's chin bar open or the visor open. It's a piece of safety equipment, how about we wear it correctly so it will work?

Worth noting, look carefully at any modular helmet you are considering. Not all have metal latches. And no two helmets of different brands fit the same. Do the roll off test in the store, make sure you are buying the correct size and that it fits like it should so it stays in place if you crash. The Scorpion is a feature rich helmet for the price. That doesn't make it good or bad on it's own. Interesting that it comes out on top of the $800+ Schuberth in some ways. I know the Schuberth fit is more round than my oval head will tolerate. Gives me a Shoei red spot on my forehead.

 

[Dogdaze]

Going with what EricV said, unless it has been rated dual-homologated by the manufacturer (only a handful have), the only time a modular helmet should be in the 'open' position is when at a full stop. What's the point of having your brain intact when you have very little face left? And yes I did /do own modular helmets, but almost always forget and end up taking it off during stops, now have a ff Shark.

 

[Davesax36]

Going with what EricV said, unless it has been rated dual-homologated by the manufacturer (only a handful have), the only time a modular helmet should be in the 'open' position is when at a full stop. What's the point of having your brain intact when you have very little face left? And yes I did /do own modular helmets, but almost always forget and end up taking it off during stops, now have a ff Shark.

This...
I only ever opened mine at stop lights. I liked it (shoei note how first-gen), and it wasn't too loud.