EXO 100 Half Helmet

**schoeney** · 04-21-2009, 03:15 AM

It was 83 degrees here today (you listening CJ?) so I got my first chance to pull out the new Scorpion half helmet.

I have never worn anything but full face in all my years of riding dirt + street bikes. It was a little weird to say the least.

I felt a little naked without the chin bar and my nice quiet "cocoon". When all of you would say how noisy your Nomads were I thought I must have got a "quiet" one but with the half helmet I find out I didn't! ;)

I will need to get some earplugs when wearing this cap.

On the plus side I have better peripheral vision and I can hear traffic as it comes up on either side of me.

This helmet has one of those "drop down" visors that tucks away nicely when not in use.....I couldn't really think of when I would use this feature as I will be wearing some type of safety or sunglasses at all times anyhow. Oh well the visor may come in handy hose 2-3 times a year I lose or sit on my sunglasses

Needless to say this is a lot cooler and much more airflow than my EXO 400 FF.

I bought this to beat the heat, I already have the EXO 400 FF that I am real happy with, and my neighbor has been telling me how much he loves his EXO 100.

Scorpion helmets just seem to be a good fit for my odd shaped head.

If you are looking for a half helmet this is worth checking out. It runs $110 most everywhere (in gloss black..$120 for other colors).

http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D...6DCF501152DD13

**Cajunrider** · 04-21-2009, 03:34 AM

I wear a half helmet even during winter riding. I have never worn a full face so I guess our situations are completely opposite. I wear the HJC Vulcan and I have a 3/4 Bell. Both black while the Vulcan has some designs. I wear the ear plugs mainly because of the wind noise. Working in this noisy plant and competing in handgun shooting has taken its toll on my hearing. I need to conserve what's left. I might try one of the Scorpion half helmets later. Are they pretty comfortable?

04-21-2009, 05:25 AM

yep they are nice. I would not buy anything else.

Todd · 04-21-2009, 07:33 AM

Thanks for the review....I have been looking at that helmet all winter....might have to pull the trigger. I am wondering, helmets make a difference in buffeting...Did you notice any problems with this one??

**ringadingh** · 04-21-2009, 07:55 AM

My neighbour just bought a Scorpian full face helmet on the weekend, while we were out riding he commented on how much he liked it so far that day. It has a lot of neat features in it, helmets seem to have come a long way over the years.

reaper · 04-21-2009, 08:07 AM

I bought one back in March and love it. The ear curtains help to cut down on noise.
The pop down sheild is good for when you leave your sun glasses at home

dogdoc · 04-21-2009, 08:35 AM

I mostly jkust wear a half lid(NexL) brand which is pricey but the lightest half lid on the market.

**Top Cat** · 04-21-2009, 08:52 AM

Lets see,
Beanie Helmet=No protection
Half Helmet=1/2 protection
Three Quarter Helmet=3/4 protection
Full Helmet=Full protection
I'll stay with the full face thank you. It's just my opinion,wear what you want,I'm just saying...............

04-21-2009, 09:38 AM

Todd, I have worn one for a year now and their is basically no buffeting compared to with my full face one. It is the best helment I have ever owned.

04-21-2009, 10:16 AM

Of course Todd, they may not make a XXXXXXXXL size. :)

cactusjack · 04-21-2009, 10:21 AM

I have an EXO-100 myself, in flat black. Probably the most comfortable helmet I have worn. I also have a KBC Vulcan and an HJC Vulcan (the one with the Kawasaki Vulcan graphics). All are excellent helmets. Since they are half helmets, I guess I'm only half-smart, according to some folks. ::)

**schoeney** · 04-21-2009, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

Thanks for the review....I have been looking at that helmet all winter....might have to pull the trigger. I am wondering, helmets make a difference in buffeting...Did you notice any problems with this one??

Terrebonne- Yes. This helmet is comfortable.

TC- I hear ya....I am doing something I never thought I would do...wear anything but full. BUT the trade off is I do hear and see better and it sure is cooler. I only intend to wear it over 75 degrees so any mishaps will have to happen when it is cooler!

Todd- This helmet had no buffeting on my initial ride on the freeway at about 65mph. That is without any engine guard chaps and the stock lowers. My FF does buffet some (not unbearable) without the engine guard chaps. I just ordered Chucksters lowers so we will see if that helps.

superduty · 04-21-2009, 11:12 AM

I've had one since last year and overall, I like it as well. One thing I would complain about is that I'd like the chin strap angled forward a bit more. When it sits right on my head, the strap kinda presses into my throat.

It has to be the helmet design - it can't be my chubby neck or anything... :)

strobe · 04-21-2009, 11:24 AM

I have the EXO-100 as well. Overall a decent helmet, one of the more comfortable ones I have had. Only really use it around town though.

Todd · 04-21-2009, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trjam

Of course Todd, they may not make a XXXXXXXXL size. :)

First BD...now you.......are you two brothers ??? ??? ???

...and don't worry, I'll get a black one.....it has a slimming effect ::) ::)

04-21-2009, 03:15 AM	#1
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	EXO 100 Half Helmet It was 83 degrees here today (you listening CJ?) so I got my first chance to pull out the new Scorpion half helmet. I have never worn anything but full face in all my years of riding dirt + street bikes. It was a little weird to say the least. I felt a little naked without the chin bar and my nice quiet "cocoon". When all of you would say how noisy your Nomads were I thought I must have got a "quiet" one but with the half helmet I find out I didn't! ;) I will need to get some earplugs when wearing this cap. On the plus side I have better peripheral vision and I can hear traffic as it comes up on either side of me. This helmet has one of those "drop down" visors that tucks away nicely when not in use.....I couldn't really think of when I would use this feature as I will be wearing some type of safety or sunglasses at all times anyhow. Oh well the visor may come in handy hose 2-3 times a year I lose or sit on my sunglasses Needless to say this is a lot cooler and much more airflow than my EXO 400 FF. I bought this to beat the heat, I already have the EXO 400 FF that I am real happy with, and my neighbor has been telling me how much he loves his EXO 100. Scorpion helmets just seem to be a good fit for my odd shaped head. If you are looking for a half helmet this is worth checking out. It runs $110 most everywhere (in gloss black..$120 for other colors). http://shopping.scorpionusa.com/C55D...6DCF501152DD13 __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-21-2009, 03:34 AM	#2
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	EXO 100 Half Helmet I wear a half helmet even during winter riding. I have never worn a full face so I guess our situations are completely opposite. I wear the HJC Vulcan and I have a 3/4 Bell. Both black while the Vulcan has some designs. I wear the ear plugs mainly because of the wind noise. Working in this noisy plant and competing in handgun shooting has taken its toll on my hearing. I need to conserve what's left. I might try one of the Scorpion half helmets later. Are they pretty comfortable? __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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04-21-2009, 05:25 AM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	EXO 100 Half Helmet yep they are nice. I would not buy anything else.
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04-21-2009, 07:33 AM	#4
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	EXO 100 Half Helmet Thanks for the review....I have been looking at that helmet all winter....might have to pull the trigger. I am wondering, helmets make a difference in buffeting...Did you notice any problems with this one?? __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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04-21-2009, 07:55 AM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	EXO 100 Half Helmet My neighbour just bought a Scorpian full face helmet on the weekend, while we were out riding he commented on how much he liked it so far that day. It has a lot of neat features in it, helmets seem to have come a long way over the years. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-21-2009, 08:07 AM	#6
reaper Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 591	EXO 100 Half Helmet I bought one back in March and love it. The ear curtains help to cut down on noise. The pop down sheild is good for when you leave your sun glasses at home __________________ Doug 08 1600 Nomad FI Metallic Ocean Blue / Neutron Silver Web Slinger's Speedo face, Chuckster's Air Kit, Jay's LED Tail light, dshelly's throttle mod, Kuryakan Deep Bezel lens, Headlight Modulator, Kuryakan Run/Brake/Turn, DWG 2" speakers and amp, Stebel Air Horn Fire & Iron, Red Knights, ROK, VBA, VRA, VROC, IAFF
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04-21-2009, 08:35 AM	#7
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	EXO 100 Half Helmet I mostly jkust wear a half lid(NexL) brand which is pricey but the lightest half lid on the market.
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04-21-2009, 08:52 AM	#8
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	EXO 100 Half Helmet Lets see, Beanie Helmet=No protection Half Helmet=1/2 protection Three Quarter Helmet=3/4 protection Full Helmet=Full protection I'll stay with the full face thank you. It's just my opinion,wear what you want,I'm just saying............... __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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04-21-2009, 09:38 AM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	EXO 100 Half Helmet Todd, I have worn one for a year now and their is basically no buffeting compared to with my full face one. It is the best helment I have ever owned.
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04-21-2009, 10:16 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	EXO 100 Half Helmet Of course Todd, they may not make a XXXXXXXXL size. :)
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04-21-2009, 10:21 AM	#11
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	EXO 100 Half Helmet I have an EXO-100 myself, in flat black. Probably the most comfortable helmet I have worn. I also have a KBC Vulcan and an HJC Vulcan (the one with the Kawasaki Vulcan graphics). All are excellent helmets. Since they are half helmets, I guess I'm only half-smart, according to some folks. ::) __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-21-2009, 11:12 AM	#13
superduty Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Independence, MO Posts: 259	EXO 100 Half Helmet I've had one since last year and overall, I like it as well. One thing I would complain about is that I'd like the chin strap angled forward a bit more. When it sits right on my head, the strap kinda presses into my throat. It has to be the helmet design - it can't be my chubby neck or anything... :)
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04-21-2009, 11:24 AM	#14
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	EXO 100 Half Helmet I have the EXO-100 as well. Overall a decent helmet, one of the more comfortable ones I have had. Only really use it around town though. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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