Check out these helmets!

**Jared** · 11-02-2013, 11:32 PM

These look pretty cool! I wonder what it takes to be one of the beta testers.

http://www.skullyhelmets.com/heads-up-display-helmet/

Dave · 11-03-2013, 07:01 AM

In California it would be illegal.
Everything's illegal in California except illegals.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...glass/3323267/

Hell, I've got two helmet speakers installed in my helmets and that's even illegal.

smokey · 11-03-2013, 07:52 AM

I already applied, no answer, guess they don't want Canadians who can also test in cold weather to see how it holds up, I also wonder how having a HUD will distract the rider, it may be okay for fighters and other aircraft where they have lots of space, but I would hate to be looking at the HUD and miss that oncoming vehicle that is wandering over the centre line.

Loafer · 11-03-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

In California it would be illegal.
Everything's illegal in California except illegals.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...glass/3323267/

Hell, I've got two helmet speakers installed in my helmets and that's even illegal.

It is designed and assembled in Cali., I would have to try it to know if it is distracting for me.

Monkeyman · 11-03-2013, 09:23 AM

I submitted my application. Thanks for the heads up.

Roy1965 · 11-03-2013, 09:27 AM

Better start saving some $! Bet when they do hit the shelves going to be pricey.

usranger74 · 11-03-2013, 10:37 AM

I would not use it if they gave it to me.

Calflan · 11-03-2013, 11:35 AM

That's pretty cool, allot of driving headed this way (HUD, etc.). Inevitable motorcycles wre to see this stuff. the small window doesn't look TOO distracting. Hope the sound and mic are good quality. Thanks for sharing.

**HwyRider** · 11-03-2013, 11:48 AM

My vision looks that blurry without a helmet.

rickyboy · 11-03-2013, 12:37 PM

here are some other helmets.....

Netnorske · 11-03-2013, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by usranger74

I would not use it if they gave it to me.

Bill....you stole the words right out of my mouth....

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Monkeyman · 11-03-2013, 08:24 PM

I think it's very worth trying. There are a few YouTube videos showing how the HUD is supposed to work. I really think it looks promising assuming the fit is good, it's quiet and it has good airflow. The only thing I'm not 100% in to is that the visor has to be down to utilze the HUD. I can't tell if it has an interior (drop down) sun visor, either. It looks like the visor is tinted. I could live with a clear visor (I have sunglasses) but I wouldn't want to HAVE to use a tinted visor all the time. I don't ride much at night but a tinted visor sure wouldn't work at midnight.

paul · 11-04-2013, 07:16 AM

I had a Pontiac GTP a few years back that had HUD and I loved it. Once I got used to it, which really didn't take very long, I never took my eyes off the road again. Don't know from the video if the helmet has the same range of adjustability. In the car, you could move the window up or down, and dim or brighten it or even turn it off. I would use it. Not a distraction at all unless the incoming calls or other interactive information would cause one to start pushing buttons or doing some other task that would be a distraction. Again, can't tell, but if you could turn on or off the different features that would be nice. Taylor it to your use.

Dave · 11-04-2013, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

It is designed and assembled in Cali., I would have to try it to know if it is distracting for me.

Pot's grown in California, still illegal.

**vulcanscott** · 11-04-2013, 08:33 AM

Seen a write up awhile back about Skully .Pretty cool !

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Dave Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Itchycoo Park Posts: 3,422	In California it would be illegal. Everything's illegal in California except illegals. http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2...glass/3323267/ Hell, I've got two helmet speakers installed in my helmets and that's even illegal. Last edited by Dave; 11-03-2013 at 07:03 AM.
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smokey Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orleans, ON, Canada Posts: 1,162	I already applied, no answer, guess they don't want Canadians who can also test in cold weather to see how it holds up, I also wonder how having a HUD will distract the rider, it may be okay for fighters and other aircraft where they have lots of space, but I would hate to be looking at the HUD and miss that oncoming vehicle that is wandering over the centre line. __________________ Smokey Capt(retd) Canadian Forces National President CVFR (Canadian Veteran Freedom Riders) 2010 VN1700 Voyager, ABS www.cvfr.ca VBA #02220 Last edited by smokey; 11-03-2013 at 07:59 AM.
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Calflan Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Heath, Tx. Posts: 85	That's pretty cool, allot of driving headed this way (HUD, etc.). Inevitable motorcycles wre to see this stuff. the small window doesn't look TOO distracting. Hope the sound and mic are good quality. Thanks for sharing. __________________ *2010 Voyager* - Wrapped pipes; Ivan ECU Flash; Engine Ice; Debaffled stock exhaust; Thunder Intake; Ray's throttle mod on Kuryakan grips; Pax floorboard extensions; cutdown windshield; VStar trunk rack; iPod adapter. Former 2003 1600 Classic. Vulcan guy for life !!
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rickyboy Top Contributor Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: 108 Mile Ranch B.C. Canada Posts: 5,472	here are some other helmets..... __________________ Nomad'a What ! "rickyboy" Richard Cole Canada West Region 108 Mile Ranch, British Columbia Canada Vulcan Bagger Assoc. #00722 Black 2006 Nomad https://cdn2.iconfinder.com/data/ico...Book_32x32.png Last edited by rickyboy; 11-03-2013 at 12:41 PM.
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11-03-2013, 08:24 PM	#12
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I think it's very worth trying. There are a few YouTube videos showing how the HUD is supposed to work. I really think it looks promising assuming the fit is good, it's quiet and it has good airflow. The only thing I'm not 100% in to is that the visor has to be down to utilze the HUD. I can't tell if it has an interior (drop down) sun visor, either. It looks like the visor is tinted. I could live with a clear visor (I have sunglasses) but I wouldn't want to HAVE to use a tinted visor all the time. I don't ride much at night but a tinted visor sure wouldn't work at midnight. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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11-04-2013, 07:16 AM	#13
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	I had a Pontiac GTP a few years back that had HUD and I loved it. Once I got used to it, which really didn't take very long, I never took my eyes off the road again. Don't know from the video if the helmet has the same range of adjustability. In the car, you could move the window up or down, and dim or brighten it or even turn it off. I would use it. Not a distraction at all unless the incoming calls or other interactive information would cause one to start pushing buttons or doing some other task that would be a distraction. Again, can't tell, but if you could turn on or off the different features that would be nice. Taylor it to your use. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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vulcanscott Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: chandler okla Posts: 854	Seen a write up awhile back about Skully .Pretty cool !
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