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Moto Board => Gear => Topic started by: Slide Panda on November 22, 2013, 11:35:19 AM

Title: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: Slide Panda on November 22, 2013, 11:35:19 AM
Sportbike Track gear seems to want these gone

Offering up what remains of their Scorpion EXO-1000 for 84% off - so prices start at $55. This helmet hasn't gotten the best reviews - but for $55 for a Snell helmet as a spare or loaner. That I could see

http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Scorpion+EXO-1000+Helmets (http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Categories.bok?category=Scorpion+EXO-1000+Helmets)
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: d3vi@nt on November 23, 2013, 11:03:12 AM
Wow. I wish those fit my melon. Cool shield color options to go with. Would be interesting to field test those.
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: The Bearded Duc on November 23, 2013, 02:29:25 PM
Thanks for the heads up, I just ordered one!!

[thumbsup] [Dolph] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: Skybarney on November 25, 2013, 08:51:52 AM
Great heads up!  I sent my buddy the link and he bought one right off.  Now we just have to find him a new winter jacket cheap.
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: ducatiz on November 25, 2013, 08:53:24 AM
xsmall and small only left.. erg..
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: ChrisK on November 25, 2013, 09:28:03 AM
If anyone has that head size, I can attest that it's a nice helmet. Just bought one back in August, been enjoying mine. Thanks for the link, I'm going to order a shield or two!
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: duccarlos on November 25, 2013, 12:52:22 PM
I wore that helmet for a while. I would not recommend paying above $150 for it, but it's a steal for $55.
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: JoeP on November 27, 2013, 09:35:54 AM
Got mine yesterday. A bit snug but comfy while it's on. Popped my ears taking it off though.  [laugh]

One thing I noticed is that the build date is 2008. Should I be worried since I heard that helmets should be thrown out after 5 years? What's the shelf life of these things?
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: ducatiz on November 27, 2013, 07:31:33 PM
The 5 year rule is use AFAIK.

5 years of your sweaty head pressing against the interior over and over versus sitting on a shelf?

http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aWhyReplace (http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aWhyReplace)

Snell says the issue is sweat, body oils, etc breaking down the glues, resins etc in the helmet
Title: Re: EXO-1000 Closeouts get 'em for $55
Post by: He Man on December 02, 2013, 06:15:47 PM
Quote from: ducatiz on November 27, 2013, 07:31:33 PM
The 5 year rule is use AFAIK.

5 years of your sweaty head pressing against the interior over and over versus sitting on a shelf?

http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aWhyReplace (http://www.smf.org/helmetfaq#aWhyReplace)

Snell says the issue is sweat, body oils, etc breaking down the glues, resins etc in the helmet



ive got the EXO1000 its defintely a steal for under $100. at $55 thats just theivery. I wouldnt pay the asking price though, theres much better higher quality helmets on sale at the premeium price of an EXO1000. With that said, i dont think ive ever kept a helmet for 5 years. something ALWAYS happens to it....