wonder91178
03-13-2007, 12:25 PM
Apparently Scorpion is coming out with a new helmet, the EXO-1000...
Pics and article here (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/scorpion/exo-1000/)
Some features...
The EXO-1000 features a unique an innovative cheek pad fitting system, called the HelmetPump. The HelmetPump is reminiscent of the Reebok Pump, the first athletic show to have an inflatable bladder (and not the Nike Air as I reported earlier).
A button on the inside of the chin bar can be squeezed to pump up the cheek pads, creating a custom fit for the rider. A small button next to the pump button is pressed to release the air pressure, allowing the rider to remove the helmet.
It remains to be seen how comfortable this system will be for the rider; a lot depends on the initial placement of the cheek pads. If the cheek pads are installed with extra room, allowing them to be pumped up to fit, the system may have advantages. But if the cheek pads are installed at "normal" widths, inflating them may only be useful for those with thinner than normal heads.
In any case, it's an interesting concept and a first for motorcycle helmets, as far as we know. The EXO-1000 also includes the "SpeedView" sun visor, an internally rotating visor similar to the one found on the Schuberth C2 (see review), the Schuberth S1 (see review) and others.
The EXO-1000 also includes Scorpion's "KwikWick" moisture-absorbent helmet liner, the "EverClear" anti-fog visor and the "SpeedShift" visor removal system. KwikWick liners are available separately in various colors and in patterns including Op Art Checkerboard, Jungle Camo, Leopard, Zebra, Desert Camo and Standard Grey.
The helmet will feature a composite fiberglass and Kevlar shell, a locking visor, a dual-density EPS liner and more. Suggested retail price is expected to be $299.95 for black and $309.95 for other solid colors. Graphics will retail for $329.95.
I'll be interested to see how well it fares...not sure about the whole cheekpad-reebok-pump-bladder thing though.
I do know that since 2005 they have improved the ratchets for changing the visor....the grips were so hard to get a hold of on my 2005 EXO700 helmet and it made my fingers hurt, but my 2006 EXO700 is much better.
Pics and article here (http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/motorcycle-helmet/scorpion/exo-1000/)
Some features...
The EXO-1000 features a unique an innovative cheek pad fitting system, called the HelmetPump. The HelmetPump is reminiscent of the Reebok Pump, the first athletic show to have an inflatable bladder (and not the Nike Air as I reported earlier).
A button on the inside of the chin bar can be squeezed to pump up the cheek pads, creating a custom fit for the rider. A small button next to the pump button is pressed to release the air pressure, allowing the rider to remove the helmet.
It remains to be seen how comfortable this system will be for the rider; a lot depends on the initial placement of the cheek pads. If the cheek pads are installed with extra room, allowing them to be pumped up to fit, the system may have advantages. But if the cheek pads are installed at "normal" widths, inflating them may only be useful for those with thinner than normal heads.
In any case, it's an interesting concept and a first for motorcycle helmets, as far as we know. The EXO-1000 also includes the "SpeedView" sun visor, an internally rotating visor similar to the one found on the Schuberth C2 (see review), the Schuberth S1 (see review) and others.
The EXO-1000 also includes Scorpion's "KwikWick" moisture-absorbent helmet liner, the "EverClear" anti-fog visor and the "SpeedShift" visor removal system. KwikWick liners are available separately in various colors and in patterns including Op Art Checkerboard, Jungle Camo, Leopard, Zebra, Desert Camo and Standard Grey.
The helmet will feature a composite fiberglass and Kevlar shell, a locking visor, a dual-density EPS liner and more. Suggested retail price is expected to be $299.95 for black and $309.95 for other solid colors. Graphics will retail for $329.95.
I'll be interested to see how well it fares...not sure about the whole cheekpad-reebok-pump-bladder thing though.
I do know that since 2005 they have improved the ratchets for changing the visor....the grips were so hard to get a hold of on my 2005 EXO700 helmet and it made my fingers hurt, but my 2006 EXO700 is much better.