Holy Mother of Modularity
First and foremost; I think this is an odd helmet… But it also happens to be really cool… I don’t know what to think about it but regardless the ol’ Scorpion Exo-Tech is getting some updates for next year. Modular helmet options are quickly gaining popularity due to the multi-functionality and ‘anywhere-anytime’ nature of the design. Scorpion takes this idea a step further and innovated on the original modular design with this flip-up chin-bar idea.
When you wear a traditional modular helmet, when in the ‘open position’ the modular portion can catch a lot of wind and pull your head back quite a bit – I would know, it happens to me all the time. Scorpion remedies this conundrum with the Exo-Tech by having the modular portion actually flip all the way to the back end of the helmet so air can smoothly travel over the front surface of the helmet without drag or buffeting. Genius, really.
The visor and chin-bar move completely separately, so you don’t have to lose your visor in the event you want a little more breathing room. The helmet has a five-year warranty (banger), ECE 22.05 certification, polycarbonate shell, pin-lock-ready visor, vents (to give you some fresh air when the modular bit is in the closed position), and all of those features come in a very manageable 3.7 lb form factor available in two shell sizes.Â
The helmet comes in a couple of different colour options (white, black, red and black, hi-viz) and will run you around $412 USD (€349).Â
So what is different to the Shark EVO which has been using the same idea for years?
Rod it doesn’t appear to have a whole lot different from the Shark.
We just reached out to Scorpion to see about reviewing one of these new EXO-TECHs. Once we do that we’ll have your answer.
Scorpion actually makes a size big enough to fit giant heads like mine
is the Exo-Tech actually sold in the USA?
From your review, it sounds like it is… but the helmet is not listed on the Scorpion USA website, and I don’t see it available for sale at retailers….
Hi T!
I asked Scorpion and was told that this helmet has been in Europe for a couple of years and is very popular, but they don’t have plans to bring it to North America unfortunately.
Have a look at the strikingly similar Shark Evo One 2. That one should be available in the US.
I also inquired about this helmet thru Scorpion USA. Sadly, it won’t be coming to the USA. One you can get here, very similar, is the LS2 Valiant II ..
https://www.ls2usa.com/valiant-ii
I was lucky enough to get an EXO TECH on a trip home to England. I love this helmet especially for the Southern summer. So much better than having a flip up helmet. Super easy to use, comfortable and the quietest of all this type of helmet.
So why not import to the USA?
I have owned multiple Scorpion helmets.
I guess I won’t be buying anymore Scorpions.