Scorpion EXO-AT950 Helmet Review
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- One of the most common questions in my comments is: What is that Helmet? Is that the Scorpion AT950? What do you think of it?
So here I am answering your questions with my usual lack of tech specs haha!
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Great review! Relatable and honest which is also reflected in all the great comments below and have been noted for projet 960. BTW ... you got our attention! 👍
🙌🙌🙌 Thanks so much you guys!
I just want add that this review was the final one I looked when I decided to buy the helmet. I only have about 40 miles on It so far and like it a lot. I can’t wait for it to break in. 😀
Best non sales review I have heard in a while about a helmet...Good job young lady.
Your review was one of the deciding factors in me purchasing this helmet. I have been riding various Nolans for a while.
Thanks very much for your input. I was actually considering this helmet but the one thing the cycle store reviews didn’t mention was how loud it was. Great job!
Thank you so much for doing this review! I've been waiting a long time to see an honest review on this helmet. You are awesome!
Thank you so much for watching it! I'm so glad you liked it :)
Very thorough and real review! I had been contemplating making this purchase and this review finally sold me.
Thanks so much! That's awesome :D
Nice Job on the AT950 review! , I just ordered mine, hope I love it as much as you do! Thanks for doing this review!
Appreciate the comment on the sunshade getting dusty. Considering one for ATVing
Seems like a great option. I've considered going modular myself. Glad to know you're digging yours.
Love the cartwheel - dances and just live for the vids of this channel so awesome!
Thanks D Medina 😊
Yea!!! A real user long term review of a helmet and not a paid new helmet that everyone else is doing. Great review thank you!
Lol Thanks!
You mean you didn't wanna hear more about the Ruroc 🤣
@@AstheMagpieFlies HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Thanks for the review. Very helpful.
Thank you, for the amazing review. I have one on order and look forward to receiving it !
🙌 awesome! I hope you like it as much as I like mine!
Great video. My helmet is now two years old and absolutely love it with one exception. It comes with an anti fog/scratch visor and works surprisingly well with only a little condensation on sides over time. My issue is that the visor is anti fog but drop down lens is not. You’re cruising down trails , beautiful sunny Day and you decide to drop down the sun lens, three min later you can’t see a thing because of fogging. Doh! My only other comment is that the graphics fade from uv exposure over time.
Very nice detailed and honest review
Great video, i ended up buying one today, on huge sale too. May i ask what mount your using for your GoPro for that helmet? thanks.
Great real world, long term user review! Well done, as always. I considered one of these, but when I tried it on I found that the peak wasn’t quite long enough for me. I’m glad it mostly works for you though, because it’s definitely a feature rich helmet for a great price. I have an Arai Quantum X that fits my planet-like round head. It’s the first helmet that I’ve worn that doesn’t hurt after an hour. I also have the external sunvisor thing on it (VAS visor) which works as either a mini peak or a sunshade. While shopping for a proper off-road helmet, I bought an HJC DS-1, but it didn’t fit my big ol’ noggin, and they don’t go any higher than XL. I’ve tried the Arai XD4, and it actually fit well. It’s SO dang expensive, but I’m saving up to buy one now.
Thanks man! I'm also glad you found a good helmet for you! That's part of the struggles with helmets, all of our noggins are different shapes!
Hey Amanda! I have the same helmet. It is my first ADV helemt as well and I do really enjoy it! I agree with you on the turbulance from the visor. What I did was put weather stripping in between a point near the screws to attach the visor and shield to put some tension on the visor in an effort to remove a lot of the lateral vibration. It has worked pretty well so far. I do think I need to go a little thicker on the weather stripping though. But having said this, it does help. That vibration from the visor is also where a lot of the noise comes from because it resonates down through the shell to the old listening things on the sides of our heads. The next time you're riding at 60+ just reach up and grab the vibrating visor and I think you will see how much quieter the helmet becomes. And that is why I am on a bit of a "quest" to stiffen the visor. At some point I would really like to get a nice Klim ADV helmet or something along those lines but that will be when the contents of my wallet allow HaHa.....So, for the price point and what you get for that price the Scorpion fits the bill nicely. To answer your question....the Scorpion is my favorite so far. I can DM you a pic of my weather stripping placement if you like.
Thanks man 👍 Great JerryRig!
Great review. What bike is that you are riding?
I love my at950. I have had it for 1 year you're right that sun visor is a must but I live in Arizona the flip-down goggles are the best for the Desert Sun I picked up mine because the pads on the inside can be swapped I have a skinny face so I had to go with the medium helmet with small cheek pads in it to keep it from buffeting and I love the fact I can pull the pads out and wash them and put them back in in the summertime I like to put them in a little damp and then I have an AC on my head thanks for the great bed always look forward to seeing them keep the rubber side down
Yes! Lol I always forget to mention the removable pads because my last couple helmets have had them. I think they're becoming more universal than they used to be, but def Important to be able to wash the liner to extend the life of the helmet!
A very nice and complete review...you do your reviews very well
Thank you!
Nice, honest review. I can live with a little extra weight .... however, the noise is a game changer for me. A loud helmet is more exhausting than 12 hrs in the saddle. Btw... the free style dance always makes me smile. Continued safe travels.
Thanks Pierre! :D
Good earplugs (lol not talking about the orange squishy ones, but ones that actually fit in your ears) really does make a difference even in the nosiest helmets.
I've had this same helmet for about 1.5 years. Amanda nailed most of the pros and cons. Mine is a little tight around the cheeks - it has gotten better with time, but after about 4 hours it gets annoying and gives me a headache. A smaller annoyance is the drop down sun shield. It is about 1/4" too short. When riding into the sun, I have to tilt my head slightly down or I'll get sun coming in my eyes underneath the shield. My biggest complaint is exactly what she mentioned - closing the face shield becomes a pain, in that it doesn't lock in you have to really force it to lock (or lift the release mechanism when you close the face shield). For the money, you can't beat it, even given the above mentioned issues. Oh, before I forget, the manufacturers need to invest in loc tight. Almost every bolt/screw on the helmet has loosened up and had to be retightened.
Great video! I’ve worn HJCs Looking for a new helmet and wondered about the peak thanks for that info!
Thanks Lynn 😊
Best customer experince video on this helmet.
Wow, thanks!
I like mine a lot. One major improvement I did do was install a pin-lock visor, made a big difference in cooler weather. I ride anytime, even if it is well below freezing.
Heck yes pin-lock is awesome
what is a pin lock .. could you supply a link ?
How is the wind noise compared to a dirt bike helmet? I saw these at the shop I've been buying from but was wondering if its any quieter. Anything above 40 to 45 mph for mine gets very loud. Good video review.
I guess it all depends on perspective. I currently have the Scorpion AT950, It's been great for me, love the modular design. Previously I had a cheap Bilt helmet, it was louder, heavier and not as comfortable.
Schuberth C3pro, awesome helmet. It's super quiet and fits my big round Polish head! Had a Nolan and I had a ton of pressure issues.
Awesome Thanks Pettynerd!
Amanda... spot on with the noise is loud AF!!! The best helmet I've used is the Shoei Neotec 2. Very quiet helmet... plus is modular! I've owned three Scorpion helmets... and I must admit, they are all noisy! Great review! Glad Scorpion is looking at you!
Thanks Mike! :D
I really like this helmet. I've never had a modular but it looks awesome. I love my Bell Qualifier dlx MIPS. Sooooo good
Thanks for the review.
My pleasure!
I would have to say my fav helmet is the one I currently wear: Scorpion EXO 3000. Also Modular and significantly lighter than the Nolan N104 that it replaced.
Been wearing this helmet since i first started riding. The best helmet ever.... Good airflow, modular, different configurations, that enormous field of view... for the price, its my first choice any day.
Glad you like it!
Another great video, Amanda. Keep up the good work. My favorite helmet is the Schuberth C3 Pro that I currently wear. Modular helmets are great. I don't plan to spend quite so much money for my next helmet, though.
Thanks Michael!!
I've heard lots of good things about the Schuberth! Do feel like you didn't get your money's worth?
@@AstheMagpieFlies I think I could have found a similar lid for a lot less, but I was just staring out when I bought it.
Very honest review .
Favorite helmet? Not brand related but the modular type. When I think back to the days I rode with basically just a skull cap, I'm so grateful I never did a face plant. Modulars, as you indicated, are perfect for gas station stops and as one who wears glasses, I can put the helmet on, adjust the glasses, then lower the modular face piece.
My brother has also expressed how nice it is to put his glasses on before lowering the face shield.
Love mine! I've had it about a year and it's SO comfortable. The visor does gather a ton of dust, but offroad I'm not a 'Goggle guy'. Speaker cut outs make my Sena super great as well and doesn't press my ears too bad with plugs in! Great product by @Scorpion EXO
Thanks David! Glad you're enjoying yours too!
lol I'm also not fond of goggles!
As the Magpie Flies This was the best overview video I’ve seen of it!! Great job!
I have a Shoei RF-SR currently and it is my favorite for two reasons: light weight and amazing fit. I have an oval head and can easily wear this helmet all day. I am in the market for an ADV helmet and will be looking at the Hornet X2 very soon:-) THANKS AMANDA!!!
Thanks Rik! Fit is everything!
New subscriber, heard about your channel from Her Two Wheels, Great job on the review. Keep the videos coming!
Welcome welcome to the Magpie Family! Happy to have you here :)
Thanks very much, I'll do my best! :D
Hi. I'm getting back into riding after almost 10 years and need to replace my now 15 year old Shoei full face. I like the idea of a lift up chin bar. I can't think of the number of times I've been riding all day trips across the Southwest and have tried to squirt water into my mouth from my water bottle over the chin bar while doing 70 plus on a windy day. Ugg!
I have two questions about the visor. 1) I read that it's noisy but do you get any whistling sounds? That would be unacceptable to me. 2) Does removing the visor eliminate the noise?
Thanks and safe rides!
Great review. Honest.
Thanks John!
Great video! What go pro chin mount are you using?
Thanks man! Here is the Go Pro Mount : amzn.to/2v0geTk
That was a really good review. Thanks! (Columbia Gorges windy... 😉)
Great review! All the good practical things I'd like to know about a helmet. :-) If I had a round head, that would be my helmet. I've got a long oval, so choices are limited, and I've never found a "favorite." But they're all better than my first "round" helmet! It was my first year of riding, and I just figured it was normal to have a red spot on my forehead and a headache every time I rode. I loved riding so much, I just didn't care! It was great to find other helmet shapes and ride WITHOUT a headache!
Yes! Lol glad I wasn't the only person who thought it was normal for helmets to be uncomfortable lol
Do you still use this helmet? I just picked one up on clearance because the AT960 came out. I noticed tremendous vibration from the peak and a drone inside the helmet. Do you experience this? Gonna change out the windshield on my Tuareg because it could be funneling the wind into the helmet.
Great review. I’m digging your style. 👍🏼 😎 🌎
Thanks Bradley!
I’m so glad Forty Times Around turned me onto your channel. 👍🏼
My favorite helmet was a Thor SS motocross helmet. Super comfortable for those long off-road desert rides and it was SNELL 95 rated. So it was a while back.
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If you are looking at the AT-950 and want all of it features just pull the trigger. I'v had mine for a couple of years and have been very happy. Also this helmet does have an ECE rating. Its just not on a sticker on the helmet. Its sold in Europe as the ADX-1. Unless they build the same helmet different ways but if you google it multiple sources say its the same helm.
You speak the "unofficial" truth!
How is the peak for blocking out the Sun. I am asking because I am hearing that it isn’t long enough to work well as a sunshade.
Also how bad are the vibrations with the peak on wide open highways ?
I would suggest putting a drop of 3 in one oil on either of the clamps for the modular part then actuating them several times.
Fav helmet, hmmm probably my HJC IS-MAX 2.
Hey! This was a great bit of information from an unbiased source. How much longer did you wear it after this review? Now the AT960 is available, I'm thinking about buying the AT950 at a dramatically cheaper price point sense it is old and outdated now.
I believe I wore the AT950 for about 5 years. Not the exact same unit but about 3 different ones of it. The white one, and anthracite color and a tan color. I have worn the AT960 for a few trips, but my new favorite is actually he Scorpion EXO XT9000 which is a full face but almost a pound lighter than the AT950.
Beautiful thank you
Nice review! FYI - I just called you out at the 4:12 mark of my video review of this helmet. Hope it brings some views your way.
Thanks for the mention Kyle :)
Favorite full face - Shoei RT1200. I feel safe, my peripheral vision is fantastic, it quiet!! Room for speakers, It's not a generic shell with extra padding for a smaller head. It's actually a small shell with correct padding. Has emergency pulls for padding in case of accident. Lots of vents. Has pinlock system for fogging that works well. Has chin curtain that is removable and breath guard. Doesn't press my eyeglasses against my head. Cons: It's a full-face helmet that fits snugly. Add glasses after you put it on and take off glasses before taking off helmet. No pull down sun visor. You can buy a sun visor, but it replaces the clear one. Expensive! ****** Favorite ever, ever, ever Harley 3/4 with drop down sun shield. I loved that sun shield. That helmet didn't feel heavy, but my experience with 3/4 wasn't all that extensive at the time. It fit my crazy head shape well, and I could just move my eyes to see speedometer instead of using a precious second to glance down (never let guard down in DC metro traffic). I wear glasses and it didn't press them against my ears. Cons: 3/4 - 60% of people land on chin in accident. That worried me. No speaker cut-outs (at the time-2012). **** sorry for double favs and none AT. (edits: bah, sorry about misspellings and such)
Thanks for the extensive break down Ratkity 😜👍
Great vid Amanda, I have been wearing the AT950 for about two years and I really like it. Because of my Charlie Brown head it’s a xxl but I put in xxxl cheek pads. I don’t have a problem listening to audiobooks on the road with my Cardo Freecom
Thanks David!
Are you riding with the visor on when you go down the freeway?
Speaker placement to line up directly with your ears is also a factor, my speakers aren't quite lined up with my ears. But, not sure I'd want to be able to push the volume any louder so I could hear the audiobook going down the freeway, the decibals of the wind noise in combo with the pumped up volume would probably do a lot of damage to my hearing. Probably more than I already have lol I'm fine wearing in-ear headphones to listen to stories.
As the Magpie Flies I use the peak visor, have been thinking about removing it and see the difference, on Elspeth (KLR) it’s fine on Odysseus (Buell Ulysses) the wind catches it some
well I removed the visor today. big difference on Odysseus! no buffeting and it is quieter but it seems strange to not have it lol
I have same. Called ADX-1 over here in the old world. Waiting for season to start.
Thanks Moto Pilgrim
I've got the exact same helmet, and when it's due for replacement, I'm probably going to get another one of these. I never take the visor off, even on the highway. I lost one of the little visor retaining pins on my last trip and had to go find a little bolt, a metal washer, and a plastic washer to replace it. I love the massive viewport and of course the styling on it. I've got a metallic gold visor but if I pop it all the way up, the little pads on the bottom of the sunvisor thing rub against it and take off the shiny, which is frustrating.
I do wear memory foam tips on the earplugs that run to my cardo packtalk slim, so wind noise doesn't really bother me until the tips start to wear out and no longer stay in as well as they should. I didn't realize that the vent goes straight onto the sunshade, but it totally makes sense, cuz that thing is always dirty.
Thanks Bweizr! :D Visor on forever Crew!
Seriously I didn't realize how much I loved the wide eyeport until I wore my Icon one more time before shelving it forever.
Nice helmet, keep hoping they'll offer it in my size. Also of note is that a strip of electrical tape across the top of your faceshield will act as a makeshift visor.
Schuberth Modular (E1)- had a Shoei that saved my life, but I could not find what I thought I wanted in a Shoei. I had to replace two plastic parts for the Schuberth and paid a bit over $125 for both parts. The 5 year life will be up on the Schuberth in 2 years and i will look into parts before I buy the helmet. I will also go to a show of some sort so I can try on helmets when I buy again. Thanks for asking!!
Schuberth is def a premium helmet brand, and it sounds like their part prices reflect that lol
@@AstheMagpieFlies HEY!!!!! First thank for being inspiring. The helmet peak came as well as the pinlock replacement. When I put the peak on the helmet it locked much more securely than the one that I lost...I think. That is what I tell myself so I feel better about losing the first one. I got the pinlock and realized that my old one - which did not seem to work well was missing a gasket that was clearly on the new one. I guess the gasket on the old one came out long ago.
Hi Amanda, I'm between size,. The large is 59-60cm so I'm in the 60cm should I size up or go according to the chart?
Are you using the Sena clamp mount?
Bell open face that I used back in the day. Simple, bulletproof, and had long straps, unlike many of today's helmets with short straps. Nylon strapping must be way more expensive these days. ;)
This is a great review! 👍 I like this helmet's detachable sun shade and wide viewport. I'm having trouble deciding between this helmet and the HJC i90 that are both modular, have drop down sun visors, and are of similar price points. Do you recommend one over the other?
I haven't worn any HJCs so I can't really speak to the comparison.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Gotcha. Thanks for the reply! Could you tell me how well the at950 stood up to rain? Does the helmet leak at all?
@@acrossthefire217 I got the i90, do you still need help?
Hey Amanda, i have the Scorpion EVO-AT950 (ADX1), is the same Helmet now for two years. But now i ordert the Nexx X Vilijord modular helmet. I also think, that the pik is a win and the viewing is cool. But the wind noises are very loud. You have right. So i will test the helmet and maybe you can check this think too, i‘am interessted in your meaning. Have fun and like what you do. Geetings
I also just bought the same model Scorpion helmet for the flip up face bar, the sun shade, the face & head air inlets. I dont notice the weight probably because I used to wear heavier full face moto x helmets.
I was shocked about how noisy this helmet is. It is worse when you drop down the face guard. So I usually leave the face guard up till about 40 mph. I found the hard way that ear protection is required at speeds over 45 and above 65 its terrible up to 115 mph.
The dust on the sun lenses and inside of the clear main shield is a pain as both lenses must be cleaned often.
I have not gotten a bluetooth com unit yet, that will be next spring. Anybody have any suggestions on a bluetooth comms unit for an Africa Twin??
Great review. The only full face helmet I would use would be modular.
Thanks 😊
Very honest review; its very appreciated; thanks. I friendly recommend : Arai XD4 adventure helmet; its one of the most expensive, but its the best. If you can afford one: gogogo you wont regret your buy for at least next 5 years or even more. its usually 600-700$ US. Hand made in Japan, Snell certified. Your head deserve it.
Thank you for watching it Trekky Delirium!
lol If I had that kind of money to spend totally. Buuuuut I don't.
As the Magpie Flies : keep the faith. Maybe, one day, a motorcycle dealer will sponsored you with a XD4.
She’s fantastic!😍👍
Maybe clean the area of the locking mechanisms?🤔
Lol it's not dirty. If there's a part of the mechanism that is clogged with dirt it's not a part I can get at without doing a lot of damage
Favorite (on-road) helmet = Shoei Neotec. Where did you get that GoPro mount that's on the chinbar?
Thanks Wayne! Here is the Go Pro Mount : amzn.to/2v0geTk
I’ve yet to purchase my favourite helmet. I’ve never had one with the drop down visor. I like that idea. Awesome video!
Scorpion....you may have gained another customer because of this video. Just saying 🤷♂️🤣
lol Thanks Travis! :D
Hi Amanda! Enjoyed your review! The quality of your videos is always great!
My favorite helmet - Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS - It's everything the EXO-AT950 isn't! It's light, completely thumb screws to disassemble, it flows a crapload of air, and fits full sized dirtbike goggles that the EXO-AT950 doesn't!
I have pretty much relegated my AT950 to commuter/winter duty because it's warmer. Not a fan of the weight, low airflow, high noise, and (compared to dirtbike helmets) the small opening that doesn't fit dirtbike goggles. Wish I would have skipped the AT950.
Thank you Nathan!! Lol I was gonna ask how you've liked your upgrade lol
I wouldn't be able to let go of the Modular though! Plus I'm always cold so the air flow never really bothered me unless I was following Karl through gnarly stuff, which doesn't really happen anymore 😂
You do a lot more technical stuff so that makes sense. The AT950 is more of a slab pounder with some light Forest Service roads sprinkled on top 🤣 apart from the loudness which really just enocuraged me to wear ear plugs which I needed to do anyway.
@@AstheMagpieFlies Different strokes/different folks! I thought I'd miss the modular but I don't. The goggle part is critical to me as is the light weight and thumb screw part. I find that since the MX-9 is so open in front I can hear people just fine.
@@fortheloveofknobs I've got the regular mx9 and love it. 👍
Great review! Actually in the market for a new lid at the moment, however I'm one of those oval headed people and between my oval head, pudgy cheeks, and near Jay Lenoesque chin I find a lot of full face/modular buckets a little tight in the front. Hate it when I'm constantly touching the chin bar with my .....Well.....Chin, LOL. As for my FAVORITE helmet of all time? My old Bell Moto III that I had when I was a teenager. Super comfy, huge eye port, not the least bit restrictive of my vision, plenty of chin bar clearance, however, when I had that helmet I didn't have a driver's license yet so pretty much exclusively rode in the dirt. Upon turning 16, getting my endorsement, and buying my first street bike I quickly discovered that at anything approaching highway speed wearing my trusty bash hat was essentially the equivalent of attaching a parachute to my head. Definitely NOT a street helmet, LOL.
I've only owned 2 helmets. My Sedici Carbon would have to be my favorite of the two. Light, wasn't horribly expensive, and comfortable. Also has speaker cutouts.
Sedici makes good stuff!
Hello Amanda! Thank you for the review. I am still looking for a helmet for the adventure bike. I have had two HJC modular helmets. They were good but that was also behind a fairing. I am looking for something quieter. So my search continues for that perfect helmet.
Thanks for watching it Jeff!
Do you not have a tall enough windshield for you when you sit on the bike?
i suggest you : Arai XD4 if you can afford one; great awesome quiet best adventure helmet.
@@AstheMagpieFlies for the Harley yes. For the KTM no. It is just big enough to take some pressure off your torso. My head is basically up in the wind. I just got a Shoei RF1200 for Christmas that I am liking so far but Ohio Winter has not let much time on that yet. I am looking for a helmet to use on the KTM that has the peak visor. I would hate to get that Shoei scratched up riding off road. The Bell MX 9 looks interesting and the one you reviewed. I have had HJC modular in the past and really like that design. They are quiet behind a big Harley fairing but not so much on a not fairing bike. I have had good luck on fit with Scorpions in the past so I am still going to check them out. Great video!
@@trekkydelirium-vroom5821 yes that looks like an awesome helmet. Saw that review on Fourty Times Around. Just out of my budget for now.
Bell Moto-3 is my favorite for style and especially fit. Fits me perfectly, and I like to wear goggle. Buuuuutttt not good in the cold, rain, or long days on the highway. The Arai XD4 is almost as comfortable, and has great features. I think 11 vents totally. Only down side is the cost (buy once, cry once... wait am I still crying?) and I wish it had a transition visor available. Tried the Klim Carbon but my head wasn't round enough for it, and you can't close the vents.
Lmao, I'd still be crying too 😝
Man I HAVE to be able to close the vents, half the time on the highway, helmets that have permanently open vents in the chin bar just sends wind straight up my nose so I can't breath 😂
@@AstheMagpieFlies Yeah same. All the vents on the XD4 can be closed. Which is good when you end up always riding in the cold so much... 😂
The AT950 was at the top of my list a year ago. But, I ran into a clearance deal on a Schuberth C4. With what I paid for the integrated comm unit it still came out cheaper than the current retail price on just the Schuberth. And, it is super quiet for a modular. Only thing I like in the AT950 over the C4 is the field of view in the visor.
Ooo heck yes Clearance Sales are the best!
@@AstheMagpieFlies Yupper. Helmet with comm unit came to what the helmet alone costs at normal, Revzilla, pricing.
Great review, very informative, honest and should help anyone thinking about that helmet. I have 2 helmets, a modular HJC with indide sun shield that is definitely loud and I am not a big fan of the sunshade as it is really light, rather wear sunglasses. My favourite Helmet ever is my current go to Shoei RF1200. I have tined visor and I carry a clear with me when I go for long rides that easily stores in my top box in a soft pouch.
Tip for everyone: A decent helmet usually costs in the 250-300 range but by using discount websites and buying a helmet that is a year or two older in graphic style you can sometimes get a 600 top teir helmet for @ $400 that is what I paid for my Shoei
Awesome tip 👍
@@AstheMagpieFlies thanks
Good review.
Thanks!
I use that model myself and feel it works well for me, have ridden all day in this helmet, slightly noisy but good for a modular helmet, ride safe ride far,Rand
Ya! Thanks Rand :)
You’re GREAT !
I bought this helmet a few months ago, Agree with all of your pros and cons, especially the LOUD AF comment. To the point where even though it's only been a few months, I might be buying a new helmet.
I find that earplugs do just fine 🤷
Great review, my friend! 😁✌
Thank you friend!!
@@AstheMagpieFlies you're very welcome 🙏 Hope you have a great weekend!
Hello I have the exact same helmet and I want the gopro camera mount system you have on the chin bar. Can you please tell me where you got it from?
Thank you Always enjoy your videos.
Thanks Timmy
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@@AstheMagpieFlies hello again
I live "up here" in Bonnyville Alberta I always enjoy your presentations and to introduce myself I ride a Suzuki DR650 and a Honda ST1300
Look forward to more of your videos best regards
Favourite helmet? Right now, I'm liking my Arai CTZ, and my SHOEI GT Air. I kinda go between the two, but the CTZ went on a trip last summer.
Ooo! It's good to have options!
Arai XD4 for me. After moving to a wide eyeport helmet with a beak it’s going to be hard to ever go back to a standard lid.
For real, I will never give up the visor!
Great video!
Thanks 😊
Did not find my fav helmet yet, after spending a very long time at the store trying to find the perfect fit, I just went with one that fit better than the rest. Still looking for that white whale, maybe this spring when the stores are loaded with them instead of searching through leftovers. Love the chin gopro hookup, now I have to look it up. :D
Thanks man! The search for the perfect helmet is REAL!
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Arai XD4. Have owned 2 in the last 11 years. And the dirt version for the dirt bike.
🙌 awesome
Has it ever bumped down from top position? Lets say one is riding with the chin bar up at slow speed, and hits a bump?
Don't know I don't ride with it up, I only put it up when I'm stopped most of the time.
While I am a big fan of Scorpion gear (Jacket, jeans & gloves) I love my Bell RS-1 with the Transitions shield.
Transition shield seem very handy!
@@AstheMagpieFlies Absolutely! I won't be without one if I can help it.
My Shoei Hornet (adventure) is the best I’ve had. Not cheap though. But I have put cost to 30,000 miles in with the helmet and I never had any headaches or pain from it. Sadly to say almost, it was worth every penny.
Whatcha got on the chin bar? Gopro mount?
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Nice review! Shoei RF-1200 :)
Thanks man 👍
I've had my AT-950 Neocon for a little over a year. I love it. I would agree, its VERY loud. BUT with my Packtalk Bold playing music its definitely better. Im hoping with the success of this helmet in the ADV world that Scorpion decides to come out with a revised and updated model as the 950 has been out for some time and fixes the few problems/complaints.
I would LOVE to see an updated model from Scorpion! That would be amazing. I really do think this helmet has so much potential.
lol I don't have any problem listening to music with my SENA, just audiobooks. If I duck behind my windscreen it's a bit easier, it's just much more enjoyable with headphones in to also cut out the wind noise. :P
Project 960 is in development and comments like these are extremely helpful! Stay tuned.
@@ScorpionNation the suspense is killing me. I want to buy an EXO-AT950, but if I buy one now and see the AT960 comes out in a couple of months I'm going to cry. This comment was a year ago, and I have seen comments from other people close to Scorpion who have inferred that the AT960 is not far off. Can you share any secrets?
@@HardBoiledGregADV The AT960 will NOT launch in 2022. But as for 2023?!?
@@ScorpionNation well I'm sold then. I'll take your word. I'm buying an AT950. :)
One favorite? I am one of those lunatics that has both a street helmet (Shoei GT Air) and a dirt bucket (Bell MX-5 Mips) for different rides. Both rock, but the Bell is loud af as well. Haven't tried a modular, but wouldn't be against it.
Thanks Thomas! Lol not crazy at all! Especially riding any kind of technical terrain the air flow is soooo important and street helmets just don't have enough for dirt riding
I don’t know if it’s just me but I always wear a large but with the Scorpion I had to buy an XL.
All Scorpion sizing is a bit odd, I didn't have that problem with their helmets, BUT I did have to go up like two sizes in their pants than my normal size to find something that would fit haha
Does the helmet come with the chin windguard underneath?
No that is sold separately