Scorpion EXO-1000 Helmet » http://goo.gl/t2UZh
It's no secret that the helmet is the most important piece of kit in any rider's gear bag. Nothing has such an important job to do, and nothing needs to fit as well as a helmet does. A good helmet can't save a bad ride, but a bad helmet can ruin a good ride. That's usually why there's such a high level of brand loyalty when it comes to helmets. Once a rider finds a helmet that fits their head and their needs well, they tend to stick with brand for a while.
Such was the case with our test rider during his recent stint with Scorpion's excellent EXO-1000 full-face model. The tester's longtime affinity for Arai helmets needed to be put to the side to see if there were indeed worthy options outside his beloved Arai Quantum. Luckily for him, there are.
The EXO-1000 impresses immediately with its stout feel and multitude of features. The usual chin, forehead, and rear vents? Got it. Quick release, anti-fog shield? Got it. Retractable sun visor? Inflatable cheek pads for custom fit? Removable neoprene wind skirt? Got it. Got it. Got it. In fact, this helmet has so many cool features, it's pretty easy to forget to use them when mounting up and rolling!
Once you do get the EXO-1000 fitted, there are a couple things you notice. First, the weight. While not a complete heavyweight, the 1000 isn't exactly the lightest helmet on the market, either. It's definitely not anything to detract from the user experience, and the benefits of the helmet's many features outweigh any adverse affects of the weight.
The second thing we noticed, or to be clear, didn't notice, was the 1000's fit. That is to say, its fit is clearly in line with the shape and fit of most other leading manufacturers' helmets. It felt immediately comfortable, but maybe runs a bit on the small side. The inflatable cheek pads offer a welcome level of custom fitting, but likely due to one too many ice cream cones this summer, our tester's cheeks couldn't fully take advantage of this feature (note to self: implement winter diet for CheapCycleParts.com testing staff, STAT!).
At speed, the EXO-1000 cuts a clean and quiet line in the wind. Venting felt solid as well, although cool temps during the test period limited the amount of effect we were able to feel here. Visibility through the optically correct shield was excellent, and after a long days ride, removing the shield for cleaning was a piece of cake (something that can't be said for our tester's beloved Arai). The star of the show, however, was the retractable sun visor. While some riders have mixed feelings about these things, our tester loved it on the EXO-1000. Besides providing much-needed tinting during runs into the sun, it also allowed for riding with the main shield in the fully open position while still keeping wind blasts off the rider's eyes. Very cool, literally and figuratively.
All in all, we're pretty impressed with Scorpion's EXO-1000. It's got a solid fit, the interior feels great, and the sheer amount of features the helmet carries is remarkable. And while we obviously didn't put it to the ultimate test, we're sure it would hold up well if helmet met pavement. It just goes to show that you don't have to spend $600 or more to get a top-of-the-line street helmet. Try this one out and see what we mean.
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i cant get the lens back on!!!!!!!!!!!! =(
umguevas 6 months ago