New helmet

[cactusjack]

Yesterday, I went to Helmet Harbor (a local store and also selling online) looking for a skid lid. Just something to wear that's light and is at least better than my uncovered gourd in the summer heat. I was looking at them, trying them on and none were especially comfortable. I currently wear a Bell Drifter 1/2 helmet in warm weather and after a hundred miles or so, I get this hot spot right at the front of my head, at about the hairline that just gets increasingly worse as the ride goes on.

I was browsing the racks of helmets and Todd (owner of HH) came over and was asking what I was looking for. I told him and he said, this isn't exactly what you're looking for but try it on. He handed me a Scorpion EXO-100 1/2 helmet. I have never worn a more comfortable fitting helmet. I was also looking at the HJC AC-21M (I think). Not bad, but wasn't as comfortable on me as the EXO-100. Plus, the EXO-100 has a built-in flip down shield, a fully removable liner, easily removed ear/neck curtains, and a snap-off visor. I bought one in matte black and took it home. Went on a 180 mile ride yesterday with the new helmet. It didn't seem like it needed any breaking in, it was instantly comfortable.

I'd like to add that Helmet Harbor is a great vendor to deal with. They are super nice and really know their helmets! They also sell some accessories like ear plugs and some riding apparel. I bought my Nolan N42 N-com from them in November, they really took care of me. They special ordered one in my size and I had it in my hands in 3 days.

I think the Bell Drifter is going to stay on the shelf from now on. They are nice helmets, but this one never quite fit me very well.