Spektre's ( Spek-tur) Next Helmet?

SPEKTRE · 04-24-2008, 01:38 AM

Hey guys I am in need of a new helmet. I am torn between these 3 helets.

ICON Domain III "Machanica"
Scorpion ExO 1000 "Matte Black"
Shoei RF-1000 "Diabolic TC-2"

ExarKunONe · 04-25-2008, 05:03 PM

I LOVE my Scropion ExO 400. Its the best deal in gear today. The 1000 is kind of cheezy in person. The flip down visor is hardly tinted enough to do anything! Those Shoei's are nice if you can afford one.

Draconius · 04-26-2008, 01:40 AM

I heart my scorpion. I like the 1000 for the flip down visor. It adds a nice hint.

phydeaux · 04-26-2008, 07:52 AM

Isaac,
Which one fits you best?

SPEKTRE · 04-26-2008, 11:10 AM

Well the Exo does actually. The ICON fits too but not as snug as the Exo. The Shoei fits the same as the ICON.

ExarKunONe · 04-26-2008, 11:21 AM

FYI The Scorpions always start out tighter than most helmets and loosen way up after they break in.

StinkBug · 04-26-2008, 11:43 PM

Most of my friends who got ICONs have had mediocre things to say about them, and I've never been all that impressed with their fit and finish.

I've heard nothing but good things about the scorpions, and would have bought one if I hadn't stumbled into such a good deal on my arai.

Shoei is on par with all the top helmet MFRs. They dont really fit me all that well though. The fit is comfortable, and correct, but just doesn't feel right to me. That's a personal sizing thing though.

If given a choice between the 3, I'd probably go for the scorpion IF it fit better than the shoei. Since I haven't tried one on I cant say for sure. The ICON would be at the bottom of my list though.

KAZ · 04-27-2008, 09:16 AM

I realy like my EXO700, I bought the chin spoiler and it greatly improved the draft of the helmet. I use the extra dark smoke lense and it works great. I also agree that you need to try on a bunch, I also found a shop that let me test run them around the block before I purchased.

DC_in_SD · 04-28-2008, 10:00 PM

I run the EXO-700 and find it to be a better fit than either of the Arai RX-7 Corsairs I had. Quieter too.. I wouldn't bother with the EXO-1000 honestly. You lose a fair amount of upward visibility due to the flip down shield. If you just ride street that's not a big deal, but for racing it's huge.

View Poll Results: Which Helmet?
ICON Domain III	0	0%
Scorpion ExO 1000	6	60.00%
Shoei RF-1000	4	40.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

04-24-2008, 01:38 AM	#1
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 194 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	Spektre's ( Spek-tur) Next Helmet? Hey guys I am in need of a new helmet. I am torn between these 3 helets. ICON Domain III "Machanica" Scorpion ExO 1000 "Matte Black" Shoei RF-1000 "Diabolic TC-2" __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Comming soon CRG's and HEL braided lines. Risen from the ashes to ride again!

04-26-2008, 01:40 AM	#3
Draconius Squid Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SDSU Bikes: '07 GSXR600 Posts: 168 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (23)	I heart my scorpion. I like the 1000 for the flip down visor. It adds a nice hint. __________________ '07 GSXR600 - Black/Black

04-26-2008, 07:52 AM	#4
phydeaux Canyon Carver Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 2005 FZ1 Age: 51 Posts: 803 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (23)	Isaac, Which one fits you best? __________________ rev it like a weed whacker!

04-26-2008, 11:10 AM	#5
SPEKTRE Squid Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, San Ysidro Bikes: 2007 YZF-R6 Charcoal (The PHOENIX) Age: 32 Posts: 194 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	Well the Exo does actually. The ICON fits too but not as snug as the Exo. The Shoei fits the same as the ICON. __________________ 2007 Yamaha R6 "THE PHOENIX" Competitionwerkes F/E ltd, Puig DBB windscreen, Yoshimura TRC slip on. Comming soon CRG's and HEL braided lines. Risen from the ashes to ride again!

04-25-2008, 05:03 PM	#2
ExarKunONe Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 01 Honda XR 650L, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 67 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	I LOVE my Scropion ExO 400. Its the best deal in gear today. The 1000 is kind of cheezy in person. The flip down visor is hardly tinted enough to do anything! Those Shoei's are nice if you can afford one.

04-26-2008, 11:21 AM	#6
ExarKunONe Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nipomo, CA Bikes: 01 BMW R1100S, 01 Honda XR 650L, 99 R6 Age: 23 Posts: 67 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	FYI The Scorpions always start out tighter than most helmets and loosen way up after they break in.

04-26-2008, 11:43 PM	#7
StinkBug Squid Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas, CA Bikes: '96 Ninja 500, '05 ZX6RR, '99 YZ400SM Age: 26 Posts: 156 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 2 (15)	Most of my friends who got ICONs have had mediocre things to say about them, and I've never been all that impressed with their fit and finish. I've heard nothing but good things about the scorpions, and would have bought one if I hadn't stumbled into such a good deal on my arai. Shoei is on par with all the top helmet MFRs. They dont really fit me all that well though. The fit is comfortable, and correct, but just doesn't feel right to me. That's a personal sizing thing though. If given a choice between the 3, I'd probably go for the scorpion IF it fit better than the shoei. Since I haven't tried one on I cant say for sure. The ICON would be at the bottom of my list though. __________________ Crew Chief, RedBull RockCrawling Team www.stinkyfab.com

04-27-2008, 09:16 AM	#8
KAZ Spammer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Temecula Bikes: SV 1000 Age: 38 Posts: 20 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	I realy like my EXO700, I bought the chin spoiler and it greatly improved the draft of the helmet. I use the extra dark smoke lense and it works great. I also agree that you need to try on a bunch, I also found a shop that let me test run them around the block before I purchased.

04-28-2008, 10:00 PM	#9
DC_in_SD Squid Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 05 CBR1000RR Age: 40 Posts: 110 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 1 (10)	I run the EXO-700 and find it to be a better fit than either of the Arai RX-7 Corsairs I had. Quieter too.. I wouldn't bother with the EXO-1000 honestly. You lose a fair amount of upward visibility due to the flip down shield. If you just ride street that's not a big deal, but for racing it's huge. __________________ Doug '05 Honda CBR1000RR (race) PCIII, Akropovic Exhaust, Penske 3-way in back, Ohlins cartriges up front, HotBodies Bodywork, Vortex Rearsets, Pazzo Levers, Galfer Wave Rotors, Galfer Braided Front Brake Lines.

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