Anyone try the Scorpion exo-at950 modular helmet?

[Caddywumpus]

I liked my scorpion helmets. Well made imo.

I detest flip ups though

 

[psychocandy]

I don't recall anyone asking the question that this answers.

I liked my scorpion helmets. Well made imo.

I detest flip ups though

 

[Caddywumpus]

You give up so much structural integrity to have a chin bar that raises up. Id rather wear a 3/4ths than have a giant hook on my head and end up paralyzed.

 

[psychocandy]

I don't recall anyone asking the question that this answers.

You give up so much structural integrity to have a chin bar that raises up. Id rather wear a 3/4ths than have a giant hook on my head and end up paralyzed.

 

[Sharky]

You give up so much structural integrity to have a chin bar that raises up. Id rather wear a 3/4ths than have a giant hook on my head and end up paralyzed.

Seems to me the companies that make the flip ups have probably done some research regarding the structural integrity of these helmets. I have a hard time believing these helmets are substantially less safe than an integrated full face helmet. Also, by your reckoning, would every full face helmet have a "giant hook", for which to paralyze you?

You also forego wearing seatbelts to avoid being burnt to death in your car?

 

[easter bunny]

I've busted eyeglass frames trying to squeeze them into a proper fitting helmet.

I've never had this issue, but that's just my experience. I've given myself some serious scrapes along the temples when I jam the arms in, but past that I've never had any issues riding in glasses. I've even done track days in glasses.

You give up so much structural integrity to have a chin bar that raises up. Id rather wear a 3/4ths than have a giant hook on my head and end up paralyzed.

I have never understood this. Literally yesterday someone told me they'd never wear a full face helmet because in a wreck it would break your neck.

 

[Caddywumpus]

Full face or dont ride.

 

[Sharky]

Full face or dont ride.

Interesting statement that I'm sure not many will oppose, except for yourself when you said you'd rather wear a 3/4 helmet versus a flip up.

Not sure why anyone would take you seriously when you just ignore observations concerning rather wild generalizations in your previous post(s).

OR, you are just ignoring these because you realized your previous posts were a little silly and with that we can all just agree and move on.

 

[Caddywumpus]

You can do whatever you want.

Facts are Modulars are not as sturdy as full face, and have the chance for the chinbar to raise in an accident. Or you know the common rider who rides 90% of the time with the face up.

They now have a large sturdy hook on their head. Even the MFG says they are not meant to be ridden with the face up.

Full face or dont ride.

 

[Sharky]

You can do whatever you want.

Facts are Modulars are not as sturdy as full face, and have the chance for the chinbar to raise in an accident. Or you know the common rider who rides 90% of the time with the face up.

They now have a large sturdy hook on their head. Even the MFG says they are not meant to be ridden with the face up.

Full face or dont ride.

You say "facts are" modulars are not as sturdy as full face offerings. Pretty sure the guys at Shuberth may disagree, but hey, this is the Internet. To the extent they are not as sturdy, I think an impact sufficient enough to have the structural integrity compromise impacted (assuming your argument that there is one) the rider is going to be a dead duck anyways.

Why anyone would ride with a modular open doesn't make any sense to me, but I have seen it happen.

 

[psychocandy]

Not sure why I'm continuing to engage with you buuuuuut...

Or you know the common rider who rides 90% of the time with the face up.

They now have a large sturdy hook on their head. Even the MFG says they are not meant to be ridden with the face up.

Exactly, precisely nowhere in this thread has it been mentioned at all or stated that anyone would or should be riding with the chinbar up. I don't care if it's really popular among fat turds on HD baggers to ride with the chinbar on a modular helmet in the up & locked position, it's something I never do. I just use modulars 'cuz I can get them on & off without having to put my glasses somewhere.

But please, go back to littering this thread with random statements of conjecture and annoying opinions no one asked for.

 

[Tally Whacker]

But please, go back to littering this thread with random statements of conjecture and annoying opinions no one asked for.

This is the internet. It is in fact composed mostly of random statements and conjectures (along with annoying opinions) that nobody asked for.

 

[Schnellbandit]

Chin bar up or down, so what, it's the rider's business and not anyone else's.

OP only asked for comments from people who had that helmet. If you don't like the helmet, don't like modular helmets or anything like that, take a hint, why mess with this thread?

 

[Fizzix]

Looks like a cool new helmet. It has a flip up feature and appears to be a hybrid street/touring/adv helmet. I've never had a scorpion brand helmet so I am not sure about standard things like venting/quietness. I assume (based on price) its not going to be super lightweight.

Anyone try one?
Thoughts?

I have an Exo-920 (the more street-y version). Actually pretty good bang for the buck. The sizing was pretty spot on, though for people with a longer face the cheek pads are a bit high (I got the medium). The padding is comfortable and the venting is pretty good. The street version of the Exo is one of the lighter modulars out there (almost a pound lighter than a comparable Bell helmet) . Medium quiet rating, not as quiet as my Shoei Neo-tech, but pretty good overall. You're going to go up in price to get much quiter. I would get a large next time, but would definitely get another.

 

[gixxerjeff]

I have never understood this. Literally yesterday someone told me they'd never wear a full face helmet because in a wreck it would break your neck.

I've know several people over the years that had similar irrational concerns about seat belt use.
After about the 5th (escalating fine) ticket they all seem to have changed their approach.
Behavior modified by the wrong data, imo.....but whatever works, I guess.

 

[psychocandy]

Helmet is surprisingly quiet. I didn't expect it to be with the dirt bike style peak on it. But it's possibly quieter than my Nolan.

I'm currently riding a DRZ with no windscreen. I'm not getting a lot of batting around, but if I turn my head to the side while at speed, I do feel a little bit of a tug on the chin. To be expected considering the helmet has a slightly elongated dirt bike style chin to match.

One thing I wasn't prepared for. Due to the enlarged eye port (you can remove the visor & use goggles if you want), the visor is kind of an all or nothing affair. You can shut the visor, crack it open to the first stop, or open it up all the way. Even though there are a few other detentes between fully open & fully closed, the bottom of the visor is always in your line of sight except at the first stop.

This isn't that big a deal since I think most folks only use those 3 positions: closed, cracked, open. Also, remarkably little wind turbulence in the eye port. Honestly, when I'm on surface streets with my bicycle, I think my eyes bother me more than when I was cruising the freeway with the visor up.

 

[psychocandy]

To be honest, all internal sun shades are pretty meh. This is not a Scorpion problem. It's an annoying thing that all manufacturers seem to think modular helmets need even though no one asked for it.

They're gimmicks at best. I would pay extra to NOT have that feature. Extra weight & something else to break. That's what sunglasses & tinted visors are for.

Also, you can't fit sunglasses into the helmet? If you can fit regular glasses how are sunglasses any different? Are you wearing blu-blockers?

lastly, the built-in sun visor is rather meh.. i've chickened out of a bunch of fun turns just because the shadows were playing tricks on my eyes through the sun visor. A pair of good sunglasses would've worked better, but, alas, you cant fit them into the helmet.

so overall, i'd say there are better options out there than modular transformers, at least than the exo900. in fact, i am seriously leaning twds a full face solid shell for my next helmet.

 

[norcalkid]

Just did a search on the AT950 fading on google and found this thread here after posting about the helmet fading. Here is a little review after 9 months of living with the AT-950.

Positive
I find this helmet very comfortable. I can wear it 4 hrs with out any issues.
It was a nice looking helmet when new
I love the sun shade flip down thingy. I'm not buying another helmet without.
I think they use good antimicrobial foam. It doesn't stink after many hot sweaty, humid or rainy days in Asia.
Flip up function is nice in the heat. I always drink at stop lights in Asia.

Neutral, I do find the cheek pads a little tight but not bothersome. They do loosen up over time.

The negatives.
Ventilation/fog. I find that this helmet fogs up a lot. When cold or humid rainy. Wish it had better ventilation.
The flip up/down thingy, you gota check that it latches every time. There have been times when I caught it not latched. You can't just flip down and ride off like on the promotional videos.
The visor, I can't really use it due to height of my windshield and the air stream flowing over. The wobble is terrible.
The finish, 2 months in a closet, 3 months of every day wear and 4 months of weekend use and this is the most faded helmet I have ever owned. (I currently don't have it as Scorpion is replacing it under warranty). Between being easy to scratch and fading this is the worst finish of any helmet I have owned.


Conclusion/would I buy again. I'm just not sure. I think when the replacement helmet comes I'm guna make a trip to cycle gear and check out other modulars. Since I can't wear the visor on the street anyway I'm guna look what else is available before wearing the new one. I do like the helmet but I'm tempted to sell it new and unworn at a loss before it fades again(that or just spray pain it). I don't know, I guess all helmets are a compromise and this one has served me well.

the fading
IMG20180622033011 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

Cold weather
IMG_6653 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

The one and only time I used the visor.
IMG_6585 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

Rain testing, Thailand

IMG20171019225835 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

Goes well with biker bar food
IMG_6831 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

Can do crazy zipline
IMG_6841 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

IMG20180620124124 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

IMG20180621114947 by Norcalkid, on Flickr

 

[LakeMerrit]

I have the scorpion ADV flip up. I got the wife and I modulars for our vietnam trip because I envisioned (and was correct) a lot of stopping and consulting maps, drinking water, etc.

Now it's my around town helmet. I fucking love it. Modular for easy communication at gas stations and with the chicks old dudes who hit on guys with bikes. internal sun visor is great for when I am out later than I planned (normally have a tinted shield on the Arai). Looks a trick too with the ADV/dirt visor combined with my wannabe supermoto.

noisy for sure (first modular- maybe its a thing, but wear you fucking earplugs like you should and it's a non issue), and wouldn't recommend more than a few exits on the freeway with the dirt visor on (catches wind hard). Fortunately it comes with adapters to take off the visor for highway use. I try to avoid using the modular on the highway anyways though. Seems sturdy, but don't want to test the chin bar bolts against a Jersey barrier at 100+...

For the money, 10/10

 

[LakeMerrit]

I have never understood this. Literally yesterday someone told me they'd never wear a full face helmet because in a wreck it would break your neck.

Duh. Chin = crumple zone