scorpions vs sharks

[MikeSP1]

looking for another lid, anybody have experience with the sizing of the exo-1000 and rsr2? I mean, should a medium in one equate to a medium in the other.

Or do scorpions run sizing more like the HJCs?

[Homeslice]

My experience is that Sharks are tighter in the forehead/nose than Scorpions.

[pauldun170]

I have the exo-1000.


Try them on...only way to be sure

[Mudpuppy]

i was recently looking for a new helmet and a friend of mine, who is pretty fucking knowledgeable on all things bikes, explained to me the difference between plastic/polycarbonate helmets and fiberglass/kevlar/aramid helmets.. he has tested both plastic and the fiberglass and he swears by the fiberglass (which you will also note are more money but I guess depends on how much you think your head is worth? Do you have a $150 head or a $500 head?).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_helmet

[Tmall]

My experience is, my buddy's Scorpion fell apart. (was the one with the built in internal visor) the "S" emblem fell off, the cheek pad attachements came off. It was comfortable for the first little bit, then when the cheekpads started moving he bought a Shoei.

My Shark was an RSi. I loved it. It was comfortable, extremely light and held up well over three years. The only downside of a super light helmet such as a Shark is that it is going to be loud.

[Tmall]

i was recently looking for a new helmet and a friend of mine, who is pretty fucking knowledgeable on all things bikes, explained to me the difference between plastic/polycarbonate helmets and fiberglass/kevlar/aramid helmets.. he has tested both plastic and the fiberglass and he swears by the fiberglass (which you will also note are more money but I guess depends on how much you think your head is worth? Do you have a $150 head or a $500 head?).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motorcycle_helmet

If you want to talk "tests" an $89 hjc is as good as any helmet on the market.

[Mudpuppy]

ok i'd like to talk tests then - please provide some data..

his data is from 160mph+ crashes on race tracks and whether or not he got a major concussion..

[Tmall]

ok i'd like to talk tests then - please provide some data..

his data is from 160mph+ crashes on race tracks and whether or not he got a major concussion..

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html


The first link has $50 helmets meeting the highest standard. The more expensive helmets are usually more expensive because of, sponsorships, aerodynamics, graphics, bells and whistles, comfort, quietness, and people who believe "$100 dollar head, $100 helmet".

There's nothing wrong with spending good money on whatever you like. Everybody does it. But, paying more doesn't always mean you're getting the safest product.

[MikeSP1]

I already own a shark RSR2, fucking love the damn thing. But I'm not one for only having one lid. Shark discontinued the RSR2 line, and I haven't found the Race-R or Race-R Pro models online yet. Don't have a problem spending $$$ on lids, simply curious about sizing, not theology.

[Homeslice]

Ebay all the way, I'm sure there are still lots of RSR2's on there

[HurricaneHeather]

I am pretty sure the shark would win in a fight between the two. I mean...sharks are like way bigger than scorpions. :shrug:

[Mudpuppy]

http://sharp.direct.gov.uk/
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/motorcycle_helmet_review/index.html


The first link has $50 helmets meeting the highest standard. The more expensive helmets are usually more expensive because of, sponsorships, aerodynamics, graphics, bells and whistles, comfort, quietness, and people who believe "$100 dollar head, $100 helmet".

There's nothing wrong with spending good money on whatever you like. Everybody does it. But, paying more doesn't always mean you're getting the safest product.

I totally agree I don't want to pay for graphics or any of that other bs, always said that. And I have, until now, used the plastic helmets. That is some interesting information though. Until someone explained the material of the helmet to me - plastic vs. fiberglass, there had never been any reason I didn't buy the inexpensive over the way more expensive helmet. But I will definitely keep that in mind, literally, when I buy my next helmet. Another fine debate - how often to replace, I say every 2 years other people think a helmet is a one time investment.

I am pretty sure the shark would win in a fight between the two. I mean...sharks are like way bigger than scorpions. :shrug:

:lol

exactly.. shark for the win.. and the scorpion sleeps in my hand..

[Particle Man]

I am pretty sure the shark would win in a fight between the two. I mean...sharks are like way bigger than scorpions. :shrug:

I've been wanting to say something like this since the thread started :lmao:

[tommymac]

I am pretty sure the shark would win in a fight between the two. I mean...sharks are like way bigger than scorpions. :shrug:

Depends on who has home field advantage, a shark wont do well in the desert, or agianst a canuck apparently :loll:

[Particle Man]

Depends on who has home field advantage, a shark wont do well in the desert, or agianst a canuck apparently :loll:

Man, that would smell.

[Rangerscott]

My exo-1000 fits perfect but the problem is putting it on and pulling it off. The opening is super tight.

[MikeSP1]

I am pretty sure the shark would win in a fight between the two. I mean...sharks are like way bigger than scorpions. :shrug:

I thought that would get someones attention