nman1 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 OK guys, I`ve narrowed the lid situation down to 3. Your opinions would be much appreciated as I`m torn between all of them. A nudge in the right direction would help tip the scales.Arai ChaserArai ViperScorpianNot that I`m over bothered but my one piece is this, so black and white is good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I have the scorpion Exo 1000; fits my shape of head perfectly, the venting system is very good and the noise reduction is very good as well as is the safety rating... I love the topgun sun shield; works like a charm And te pumpup cheek pads work good too.Nice choices and hard ones at that!BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'd definitely go for the scorpion (looks the best with the BKS silverstones) - however you'll definitely have to ensure that it would fit PRIOR to pumping the cheek pads up - they're an additional fitting adjustment rather than to be used instead of pads. I found that they fitted very poorly for me (funny shaped head - must be all the brains!) even after pumping them up, the xlarge was too loose round cheeks and the large was too tight across forehead.If it doesn't fit, it would have to be the viper based on looks. Looking forward to seeing what you end up with on sunday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I like the scorpion Neil, but that's only based on looks.Try them all see which one is more comfy, and try to find out which has the least amount of wind noise.I'm sure you'll be happy with any of those 3 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightycaz Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Based soley on looks, I'd go with the scorpian!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 FYI the Scorpion does not come with a tinted visor; which FFS makes me want to buy one now; off to Google i go!! GrrrrBB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypek Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 Based soley on looks, I'd go with the scorpian!!Same here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rennie Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 me too! scorpion looks best!but it depends on fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2fast2soon Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 I'm tempted by the scorpion next, the matt black puts me off a bit (cleaning) but I'd say it looks the best and has the best gizmos! Plus it can't be any louder than the wind noise coming off those pods either side of the Arai visor. I have the chaser and the wind noise is quite loud, thank goodness for moldex earplugs!If you do get the Scorpion can you do a review of it after a couple of months, I'd find that really useful. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted September 15, 2010 Share Posted September 15, 2010 That scorpion looks like the bees nuts mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 There is a review of the scorpion here on tmbf. I'm using my phonne so can't use the sezrch function. it should help you.BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 16, 2010 Author Share Posted September 16, 2010 Well peeps, I`ve done a lot of reading on trials for the scopian and some concerning points have been raised. While the fit is OK and adjustable, the visor aparently mists up despite what the write up says. The dark visor slips down while riding occationally, it`s heavy due to all the add ons and it can be noisy. The visor is difficult to get back on should you need to take it off and on one occation, one side came off its mounting while riding.My current RX-7 Corsaire is a little noisy but they say the viper is quieter. The viper has pinlock which I can say, hand on heart, has never misted up. It will no doubt be lighter and the vents work better than the scorpian.For looks only I`d go for the Scopian but I don`t wear a lid for looks, so I think I`ll be going back down the Arai route. I`ll check them out at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 Well peeps, I`ve done a lot of reading on trials for the scopian and some concerning points have been raised. While the fit is OK and adjustable, the visor aparently mists up despite what the write up says. The dark visor slips down while riding occationally, it`s heavy due to all the add ons and it can be noisy. The visor is difficult to get back on should you need to take it off and on one occation, one side came off its mounting while riding.My current RX-7 Corsaire is a little noisy but they say the viper is quieter. The viper has pinlock which I can say, hand on heart, has never misted up. It will no doubt be lighter and the vents work better than the scorpian.For looks only I`d go for the Scopian but I don`t wear a lid for looks, so I think I`ll be going back down the Arai route. I`ll check them out at the weekend You're going to look stupid in that hat mate!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Why, or am I being thick and missing something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer5 Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Well peeps, I`ve done a lot of reading on trials for the scopian and some concerning points have been raised. While the fit is OK and adjustable, the visor aparently mists up despite what the write up says. The dark visor slips down while riding occationally, it`s heavy due to all the add ons and it can be noisy. The visor is difficult to get back on should you need to take it off and on one occation, one side came off its mounting while riding.My current RX-7 Corsaire is a little noisy but they say the viper is quieter. The viper has pinlock which I can say, hand on heart, has never misted up. It will no doubt be lighter and the vents work better than the scorpian.For looks only I`d go for the Scopian but I don`t wear a lid for looks, so I think I`ll be going back down the Arai route. I`ll check them out at the weekend The problems you have listed with the 1000 model, maybe its one of the lower class models? Ref the visor difficult to put back on, if you have half a brain its easy if you are missing the other half - the common sense half - its difficult, the side mounting can come off if you force the visor back on, which is how its designed. If you force it it comes away from its fixing.. Misting up? I use the anti fog stuff ontop of what's already there, on the flip down and the outside visor. Vents make your head cold, that's how good they are.Good luck with the choices BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 Cheers BB for the help with this and your review . I appreciate comments from someone who has one. My main problem and biggest bug bear is misting up. With the pinlock system I don`t have to add a thing. I ride in cold weather and I used to hate it when my old lid misted over. Lifting the visor and getting a blast of icy air in you face is not pleasant. I`ll still go along and try it out though, I may just be convinced. It does look the dogs nuts but like I say, comfort and practicality is more improtant than looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted September 17, 2010 Share Posted September 17, 2010 Why, or am I being thick and missing something It was a joke ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 17, 2010 Author Share Posted September 17, 2010 I know mate, think I must have that monday morning feeling on a Friday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiffmasterII Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 I know mate, think I must have that monday morning feeling on a Friday Hope the tenner I left near your bike has helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 so have you made a decision yet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryme Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 love that scorpion lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Decision made: 15% off at TAZ so instead of £429.00 it was £364.65The Arai Viper, fantastic so far. So much quieter than the Corsaire and smells a lot better too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Bargain! do you have the dark visor too? It can't be Nman without the dark visor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nman1 Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Oh yes Dave, the visor form the RX-7 fits it so I did not need to splash out on a new one.Looks the dogs danglies with it on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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