Scorpion Half Helmet

[scooter trash]

I do not know what type of helmets you prefer, but I like half helmets. Therefore, if you are like me then I have got the neatest helmet made yet. Scorpion / EXO-100 SERIES. It has so many features and is only $99.00. The coolest feature is the EverClear® no-fog retractable sun visor. It goes up into the helmet. Some of the other features include easily removable and washable KwikWick™ moisture-wicking breathable helmet liner and cheek pads, and its DOT Certified. It has one feature that they do not advertise. There is a snapped pocket around the back of the skirt to hold the wire for your earphones and snapped pockets in the sides of the cheek pads for speakers.
I bought one and am very pleased with it. It is very comfortable and the visor eliminates me having to carry goggles (which I hate more than full-face helmets). Used it in the rain in the cold and in the heat of summer without any complaints.
Here are two sites. The main Scorpion site does not show the sun visor in the down position.
I like it and if you like half helmets try it.

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D9C025BA44D11A3713BF0D546303C.asp?cat_id=FBF05AC4DB8843C1B0FF76893F5540D5&pcs_key=F4C6450651964872B858D79013AFA8B5&retpage=%2FF4BD78EED51D4762989F1184B1165B96%2Easp&nm=Solid&spath=&path=Home+%3E+Equipment+%3E+Helmets+%3E+Street+Helmets&sc_id=BF94F1DAC3BB430E9232DC66891671AD

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/index.cgi?Function=Street&Detail=2138&Cat=Helmets&Name=EXO-100&Manuf=Scorpion

[rkfire]

Hey scooter, thanks for the referral. I wear a full faced helmet most of the time, but have been looking for a open/half helmet for hot weather. I like the idea of the retractable visor. Price is right too, I don't want to pay a lot for an occaisional helmet.

[scooter trash]

You will not be disapointed. I have the light gray shield and it is light enough to be used at night and dark enough for day time (except when driving into the sun).

[rkfire]

I see they have them at CycleGear near me for $109. I guess a wash price wise with shipping. Still deciding tho, I was going to get 2 helmets, one for my passenger and they have a shorty helmet for $29. Like I said, this is just for those really hot days for short or slower rides when I visit Ontario with a helmet law.

[PitterB4]

Although I'm not a half-helmet guy, I've sung Scorpion's priases here before.  I have the EXO-700 and am really pleased.  Since you mentioned the removable lining, I will say be careful of the snaps that attach it.  The first time I tried to take mine apart, the back of one of the snaps pulled out.

[solman]

I am not a half or 3 quarter helmet guy mself either.  I prefer to keep my face in tack in an accident.  Regardless, I bought a scropion helmet as well and really like the fit as well.  Best $70 helmet that I ever bought.

[rkfire]

Just curious, how do you cope with the heat of the summer in Phoenix?

[solman]

As far as the helmet goes? Or riding in general?

[rkfire]

Helmet, in keeping with this topic.

[solman]

Easy, staying covered is better in hot weather.  To have the sun directly hitting you and to have the hot wind directly hitting is far worse.  When I stop at a light or going low speed, I will raise the shield just a tad to allow some air flow in.  It is a common misconception that being less covered is better. 

[rkfire]

I guess different geography requires different methods. I had to think back to my visits to AZ and Phoenix, you don't have much shade. When I am at home in CT, most of my favorite roads are tree lined and shady. On those really hot days at home, maybe if I had a half helmet that worked well, I might wear it.

My interest in a half helmet is for summer rides in Ontario, last year I was just dying in my full face helmet. Even a 5 min trip and my head was drenched at times. They've got a helmet law, so need something, plus their streets and highways aren't exactly tree lined either.

Cover is good, with a lighter color half helmet, the top provides shade, they usually even have a visor extending over the shield probably providing more shade than a full helmet. The added airflow has got to help the rest of the head. I haven't found a full face helmet yet, that those fancy vents actually do much.

[solman]

To be honest, I rather have a little discomfort than to have my face wiped off in an accident.  I have seen many accident and have been in a few myself.  What i have found is that a majority of the time the most damage is in the face area.

[rkfire]

Well, I too have and wear 90% of the time a full face. The occaisions where I'd want a half helmet is really on very hot days, and for those short trips in town, or from one town to the next. I just as soon take the bike for a trip to the bank, store, coffee etc, low speed riding conditions. The convienance would be worth it, otherwise for those same trips I might as well take the cage and have a/c. I'd rather take the bike any day.

[CWO4GUNNER]

The only time I do not wear a full face helmet is on short tips or off road but for me even a half helmet is too hot in 110 Deg. weather so I wear a bicycle helmet as it is very light and the slots at the top keep my brain from cooking. But when ever possible a full face is what I use. Here in AZ there is no helmet law yet but the liberals moving here from Cali are working on it.

[solman]

Just because you aren't going fast or far, the same results could happen.  Just my 2 cents.  I dress the same for short trips as I do for long trips.