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Title: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: manofthefield on September 21, 2006, 10:53:20 AM
I just got some money for a new helmet (i have a post somewhere about this) and I plan on getting a Scorpion if they still fit me as well as I remember.  Just wondering if anyone is aware of any redesigns or new models expected in the Scorpion line anytime soon?  I thought I heard something along these lines, but now I can't find anything about it.  I will probably pick one up soon (most likely EXO400), but may wait if there will be any worthwhile changes.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: pandy on September 21, 2006, 11:03:46 AM
New one out that I'd buy if I'd not all ready just purchased one a couple of months ago....  :cry:

(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a146/pandyz/3705.jpg)

It's called The Crackhead  :laugh:

:icon_mrgreen:

Edit: this one's an EXO-700
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: manofthefield on September 21, 2006, 11:12:51 AM
I like all the helmets with graphics, but I haven't found one that I like enough that I'd like wearing it every day.  So I'll be going with black, or flat black, still haven't decided.  I save $10 that way too :icon_mrgreen:
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 21, 2006, 11:19:32 AM
I'm loving my EXO-400. The only update I know of is that they recently released the OEM transition visor. Responds to UVs (still 99.9% or whatever of UVA and UVB blocking) and gets dark when it's bright out, and gets clear when not bright. Not as dark as sunglasses, but plenty dark for me. I used to wear transitions lenses in my glasses, and recently switched to contacts, the visor keeps me happy. Of course, I wore it for about 2 weeks till I wrecked my bike, and haven't ridden since :laugh: The visor cost me like $55 at my local parts shop. Which isn't bad, since the fog city hyper optiks is like $30, and I was gonna buy a new visor to put it on, which would have been another $30 or so.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Mandres on September 21, 2006, 11:26:18 AM
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 21, 2006, 11:19:32 AM
I'm loving my EXO-400. The only update I know of is that they recently released the OEM transition visor. Responds to UVs (still 99.9% or whatever of UVA and UVB blocking) and gets dark when it's bright out, and gets clear when not bright. Not as dark as sunglasses, but plenty dark for me. I used to wear transitions lenses in my glasses, and recently switched to contacts, the visor keeps me happy. Of course, I wore it for about 2 weeks till I wrecked my bike, and haven't ridden since :laugh: The visor cost me like $55 at my local parts shop. Which isn't bad, since the fog city hyper optiks is like $30, and I was gonna buy a new visor to put it on, which would have been another $30 or so.

Sweet!  I didn't know those were out already.  Does it have the same anti-fog treatment as the clear and smoke visors?
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 21, 2006, 01:05:51 PM
I don't know.. I didn't read the package.. but it's never fogged up on me yet. And I got rid of that stupid breath guard thing too, it was always falling out and bugging the shaZam! out of me.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 21, 2006, 01:13:32 PM
Quote from: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 21, 2006, 11:19:32 AMThe only update I know of is that they recently released the OEM transition visor.
:o  No shaZam!?  Oh man...  Trip to the moto shop coming up!
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 21, 2006, 01:22:30 PM
Haha, yeah, bought mine like 2 months ago... got the last one the shop had. LOVE it!
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: manofthefield on September 21, 2006, 01:24:10 PM
I don't even see those on scorpion's website, must be pretty new (well at least 2 months old i guess)
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 21, 2006, 01:25:22 PM
Does it get to "Dark Smoke" or "Light Smoke" darkness?

I totally want one for the fall/winter 'cause my sunglasses fog up in about 1 second when it's cold out.


Yeah... Not on Scorp's site...  But, check it:  Article (https://www.motoliberty.com/prod_detail.asp?Prod_ID=370&ImgId=1108)
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: manofthefield on September 21, 2006, 01:29:24 PM
good find



for Mandres:
QuoteThe visor also features the high quality everclear fog free coating.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 21, 2006, 01:34:21 PM
And BTW... For anyone that has a scorp...


When your visor starts fogging...  Use mild hand soap and your hand to lightly wash your visor...  Dab off the excess water and let it dry (Don't get rough with it or wipe it too hard).  It should make it all non-foggy again.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on September 21, 2006, 05:51:34 PM
I wrecked in mine an exo400...please get one..I never felt my head hit...and yet when I looked inside  :o

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a1/Onlypastrana199/helmetinside.jpg)
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on September 22, 2006, 10:10:23 AM
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Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Mandres on September 22, 2006, 10:23:40 AM
Supposedly these things work well:

(http://www.helmetharbor.com/gear/respro/foggy.jpg)

http://www.helmetharbor.com/gear/respro/foggy_opening.htm

Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on September 22, 2006, 10:36:46 AM
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Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
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Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: LPC2104 on September 22, 2006, 01:15:42 PM
I just picked up my new visor today.  I haven't tested it out yet but I can't wait! 
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2006, 01:19:01 PM
I'm going to call every moto place in my area...  Someone has to have one...  I hope.
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on September 22, 2006, 01:21:16 PM
Quote from: LPC2104 on September 22, 2006, 01:15:42 PM
I just picked up my new visor today.  I haven't tested it out yet but I can't wait! 

Haha, I started a trend!
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2006, 01:24:20 PM
Well, when scorp puts out something so f%$king awesome!!!


I mean...  Why has no one done this before?
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2006, 05:25:16 PM
NO ONE HAS THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:mad: :cry:
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Onlypastrana199 on September 22, 2006, 06:00:50 PM
The polychromic shields? I recieved this email regarding them from Scorpion-USA.com


Quote from: Scorpion Email
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Talarico
To: Onlypastrana
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 5:57 PM
Subject: RE: Polychromic shields


Melissa,


The photocromatic shield is our newest item.

There was a small "teaser" shipment that came in.



The photocromatic is basically a light adjusting shield. (similar to transition lenses in glasses.)

They change from a clear to a light smoke in approximately 10 seconds.



Please let me know if you have any other questions.


The MSRP is $69.95



They should be more readily available within the next month, although you can get them of pre order as well.







Mike "Danger"

Scorpion Sports

1-888-672-6774

www.scorpionusa.com

"Always wear protection."


Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on September 22, 2006, 06:20:47 PM
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Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: RVertigo on September 22, 2006, 06:40:31 PM
Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on September 22, 2006, 06:20:47 PMWhiner.
:laugh:

C'mon dude...  It's a wicked-ass visor... Not some beads.  :flipoff:

:laugh:
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on September 23, 2006, 06:29:23 AM
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Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Mandres on September 23, 2006, 03:27:01 PM
cool, let us know how you like it.  I've been meaning to pick one up too.

-M
Title: Re: Scorpion Helmets - Updates??
Post by: Wrecent_Wryder on October 15, 2006, 07:12:43 AM
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