Scorpion Helmets?

[Sea Dog]

I've been wearing the 700 for about a year and a half now. I tried it on at a local Triumph dealer and even though I had the top of the line HJC at the time, I bought the Scorpion because it just fit me so well. Now, I am a total gear whore, so I also have a Shoei X-11 to compare it to.
 
I don't care for the graphics much, but I slap SOLAS tape all over my helmets anyway, so looks aren't that important to me. The new models look much nicer IMHO.
 
My initial impression was that the shield mechanism wouldn't last, but after commuting daily and changing to a dark visor almost every afternoon, it has held up just fine. VERY easy to use. Much easier than the HJC, and about the same to me as the Shoei. The reason that I don't buy Arais is because I change the shield so frequently.
 
The anti-fog shield worked great for a couple of months, but its magic properties faded...probably from me cleaning it with windex and Pledge wipes.
 
I like the inner pads and fabric better than HJC. Less pilling and foam compression. Removable for cleaning too.
 
I recently installed a Respro Foggy, and it works even better than the anti-fog shield. It has the added benefit of cutting down on the airflow that someone else mentioned, making the helmet warmer (and quieter).
 
The helmet definitely feels heavier than the X-11 and is not as aerodynamic, especially when turning your head to change lanes. It IS better than the HJC though, probably beacause of the great fit. The weight does not bother me at all during long days on my Bandit, which has a very upright position due to Helibars, but does take its toll on long days on my VFR.
 
There is a great space to install headphones!
 
The first click on the visor opening mechanism is too big. The Shoei definitely has the best one there. Even the HJC was better.
 
When I finish fussing with my X-11 cheek pads, I will probably use it full time, but this Scorpion has been an awesome helmet and I would definitely buy another.

[pyro_]

I like the 700 that i have but do have a lot of problems with the visor foggin up in cold weather.  Fogs up all the time when it is under 45F and that is on multiple visors that it does that not just a single one.

[zero]

I have a 400 and the only complaint that I have , is about the chrome visor. From what a rep. told me, scorpion uses a dip method on their chrome shields which in some cases(mine) can cause nausea because it interferes with the ability to refocus you eyes quicker. I could not tell this by looking through the shield, but every time I used it, I would have to stop and take a break and let the nausea pass. So far, I've only heard a coupla more complaints about this and for most people, I don't think this is a problem.

[Clair]

I've had my EXO-700 for probably a year and a half and love it. Best fitting helmet for my head shape. Shoei's don't fit right, nor do Arie's.

Great ventilation. Great on/off for the visor. I ride with the dark shield and love it.  Don't have a fogging problem, tho it can "mist" up from time to time on me, butno biggie.

Downside is that it is a bit noisy.  I wear ear plugs all the time tho so not really an issue to me.

[VFRMille]

I bought a 700 at the Long Beach IMS show 2 yrrs. ago.  I really like it better than my Shoei RF900 ( which I'm told it is a copy of).  The visor doesn't fog, the fit is a little tighter than the Shoei and noise seems about the same to me.
 
My only complaint - and a small one at that - is the strap. It is thinner than the Shoei & is starting to fray at the edges.  I do like the snap on the end of it better than the way Shoei does it.  I mentioned it at their booth last year.
 
Overall, I would buy another one....
 
YMMV

[lemansiii]

I've had a 700 for over a year as well.

The fit for my head is very good, tight around the cheeks, very secure.  

I use 3 shields, clear, and gold and silver mirrored, and change them frequently.  The visor mechanism has held up well.  I don't recommend the mirrored visors because of the reflection of your face on the inside.  I do get some fogging now, I probably cleaned the coating off the inside of the visor.  The first click of the visor is too big.

Sometimes bugs do come in through the vents.  No problems with rattling or lose pieces.  Vents operate easily, good airflow.  The helmet is pretty noisy, earplugs are required.

I had a big problem with too much airflow from the bottom of the helmet up into my eyes.  Made wearing contacts nearly impossible.   I feel that the problem is mostly due to the windshield configuration of my bike - aprilia futura - dumping air just below my neck.  I tried various things to stop this, including a touring lip.  I went into a m/c dealer and was trying on new helmets, as I'd had enough of this, when I noticed the scorpion air skirt for $8.  Problem sorted.

It does get grabbed by the airflow when turning your head.  They need some wind tunnel time.

Scott

[dabrew]

 
I recently installed a Respro Foggy, and it works even better than the anti-fog shield. It has the added benefit of cutting down on the airflow that someone else mentioned, making the helmet warmer (and quieter).
 

I did the same thing on my 400 mainly to cut down on the swirling air around my eyes. Drove my contacts crazy. Still trying to get the Respro positioned perfectly, but it's working pretty good as it is

[vstormer]

great lid. no fog,comfortable,good price. slightly more wind noise than my shoei. would buy again.

[Dave K]

Hey guys, there is whole bunch of EXO-700 helmets on Ebay right now being closed out. I just scored a brand new "Raider" model for $79.95!

There is a lot of "Buy it nows" for $149...some even with free shipping.

Here's the one I just got:

[ChuckBecker]

I got a 700 about 3 months ago and all I can say is "Wow".  What a helmet for the price!  The antifog is something that the high priced lids need to pick up on,   .  Fit and finish are fine, far exceed expectations at the price point.  I hope that Scorpion comes out with a Bluetooth helmet here pretty soon.

[MK96xj]

I needed to order a new twist lock button as i broke one adjusting the visor so i ordered the Aero skirt (chin spoiler) as i noticed previously while riding that if i put my hand at the chin the turbulence behind the visor was cut down considerably. The skirt works very well and does what i expected it to do.

After adjusting the visor to make sure i do not have gaps at the seal and teh skirt. these 20-30* days are not so harsh on the face and eyes.

http://www.scorpionusa.com/products/aeroskirt.html

[carpe_diem]

EXO-400

Love it.

Get the air skirt/wind skirt whatever they call. Worth the $8

Shield never fogs. I have the dark tint and the clear. Only the tinted and clear shields have the no-fog coating. The mirror ones do not.

I came from an HJC AC-11 and a Sy-Max. I used to get a pressure point on my forehead with the HJC's. No such problem with the scorpion.