The anti-fog shield really works great. The last few mornings have been a lot cooler and damp compared to the last month or so. It is times that I know with my other helmet, I would have to crack the shield open to keep it from fogging up. On the Scorpion, it definitely was not a problem at all. With the exception of smashed bugs on the outside, the shield is crystal clear.
With my old helmet on cooler more damp mornings on the way to work, I felt like my head was cold and my ears would ache a little because of it. With this Scorpion, my head felt comfortable and the only wind I felt was on my chin. I might pick up the Aero Skirt chin wind guard for when it does start to get even cooler around here.
This morning was the first time I listened to my MP3 player on the way to work with my new helmet. Because it fits so well, it was a little tough to put the helmet on and keep the ear buds in place, but it worked well. I have decided that the noise level of this helmet is terrific, since I had to turn down the MP3 player a whole bunch from where I kept it with my old helmet. The wind noise I hear, without the MP3 player, probably seemed more prevalent, because I do not hear all the other noises as much. I hear sounds, but not noise.
When I have my Scorpion-EXO700 on, it feels like it around my head and not just on my head and that is a much more comfortable and secure feeling, since it feels more like it is a part of my head and not a separate thing. It moves when I move and I have yet to feel the wind grab it or feel any lift at all.
I am really liking this helmet a lot. Tomorrow I am riding to Seattle, it is a 175 miles or so each way, which will be another good road test. The temperatures are going to be in the high 50’s/low 60’s on the way up and in the 80’s on the way home.
Soren
