Scorpion ADF9000 Unboxing (A Better XT9000?)
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- Gear Review | IIAs a long time Scorpion helmet owner, I wanted to try their XT9000 ADV helmet. However, I did not want to give up to dropdown sunshade. Fortunately, the European version of the helmet, the ADF9000 includes the shade at a cost savings. - Frank
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FRANK !!! - I have to admit - That is a good looking helmet !!! - I have a drop down sun shade as well - but rarely use it. For me - it just cuts down the visibility too much - again, that's just me though.
Obi!
Hello Dane, what helmet are you using with the Mighty DR650? - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding "FLY RACING" "TREKKER" - Not fancy, not expensive, but works for me....
Great looking Scorpion helmet Frank, it looks similar to Greg's new bonnet. You KTM kids are looking sharp! I like the drop-down visor too; it will be a must have on my next helmet. The tinted shield I learned last year comes in handy keeping the sun off your skin. When I got home from the east coast last year, I had a reddish helmet outline on my nose and rosy cheeks from the sun shining through my clear shield, just like Santa. informative review Frank. Thanks.
VW !!!!!
@@pilotdane1 DANE-O-RIFIC!!
Great to hear from you on this beautiful day OBI-WAN.
Dave!!!
Hello Dave, Its been about 10 months with the helmet now. Very happy with it. I do miss the modular feature from my AT-950, but I also feel a little safer in a non-modular on the highway, knowing I may go down fast. - Frank
Hello Obi-Wan!
Good looking helmet. I do like that sun shield lever. It will be interesting to see if it meets your expectations.
Hello Rob, Scorpion got me hooked on the drop down visor. How dare they take it away from me! I was on the first long ride with it Friday, so far it's great. Same great visibility, and comfy. - Frank
ROB!! The cold/ rain is gone, and the sun is out, 70 degrees tomorrow. (Don't tell Frank) Perfect KLR weather. The dinosaurs roam the earth once again.
@@verbalwidget7267 Have fun Dave!
I did nice run on the Killer.@@ParallelCamper
Great video Frank! Nice helmet for sure. I imagine that the lighter weight helps reduce neck fatigue on a long ride. Like the drop down sun shade also!
DOC650!!
The weight helps. Of course, I am an idiot and always have the camera on it... removing that would help! - Frank
Good looking helmet. Keeps us informed on it's durability, usefulness, and overall quality. 👍
Hello Dave, you will see it in person next month. I will fill you in on how it's treated me. - Frank
Nice review, and a fantastic look on that helmet. I have the AT-950, and it's a great helmet. I have heard that the AT-960 is not as good.
I very much agree about the field of vision. My street helmet is the Shoei Neotec 2, a superb helmet, but I have had several instances of turning my head before making a lane change and still pulling in front of a car I didn't see. Scorpion is WAY better for view.
The drop-down sun visor is a must. Both my helmets have it, and I raise and lower it many times during a ride. In and out of sunny/shady offroad areas is one example. I would not buy a helmet without one. I also will not buy a non-modular helmet, so this new helmet will not be for me.
Lastly, I wish Scorpion would use a ratchet chin strap connector.
Hello Bac, I rode with Matt recently, he had nothing good to say about his AT-960. He should have watched my video! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
As someone that has owned both the XT9000 is a better helmet and lighter than the ADF. The ADF is a fiberglass shell amd the XT is full carbon fiber. Both are good choices but i prefer the XT
Hello Greg, the ADF uses Scorpions TCT-Ultra, and the XT Uses TCT-Ultra 3K. TCT stands for Thermodynamic Composite Technology. Which they list as fiberglass, carbon and aramid.
They list the weight of the XT at 1580, and the ADF at 1590 (LG)
I expect one of those is incorrect, as there is no way the sunshade and the mechanisms it used are under 10 grams. Hell the sunscreen itself is probably more than 10 grams. - Frank
Great looking lid.
Hello Jason, I really liked this colorway when I saw it. Not ideal for hot weather, but hey it's stylish. 😍 - Frank
Nice review Frank! I will never go without having the drop down visor aftet having one now.
Hello jay! Time to start planning for Palmetto 2025! We need you back! My buddy Zac is cooking this year, just get a ticket and eat with the camp! - Frank
Looks Good Frank...Think it's time to upgrade my old Scorpion as well....Stay warm...Steven
Hello Steven, I rode with it while making two videos Friday, it was very comfortable. It was good as far as noise goes, my voice is clear and the wind noise is good. A Greta deal at $350! - Frank
Good point with field of view, that is my main priority. I cannot understand regular touring and race helmets. Blocking too much of a view, both horizontally and vertically, unacceptable.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Really nice looking helmet. After having the AT950 I would also miss the FOV - that vision is important!
Hello Andrew, I am still surprised few, if any, helmets have the FOV of a Scorpion. Maybe its my old eyes, But I truly appreciate the extra FOV. It takes my old body longer to turn around too! - Frank
My buddy Chris rides one of these. He loves it. Good review 👍
Ten months in and I am very pleased with it. Scorpion will keep getting my money. - Frank
Bought the same helmet (same color), got it really cheap at Black Friday. The plain colors were even more discounted ( I live in Europe) but after my Scorpion Exo 510 Air matte black, I wanted something with graphics, so the fingerprints/dust/scratches are less visible 😅. Now I'm waiting for Spring to come so I can test ride it 😁 By the way, the Osmo Action 1 camera's mount has a hole in the middle, so when I glue the mount to that plastic plate (camera support), I can access the plate's mounting screw, so it's not "permanent". When I don't want to use the camera mounting plate, I can easily switch back to the vent cover.
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Great video! My AT950 is 5-6 years old and needs a new visor and sun screen. I just ordered the same helmet for the same reasons you cite.. fit, viewport, materials, and sunvisor. Downside is that I have to wait 2-3 weeks for it to get to Oregon from the Netherlands (..maybe they can get itchy boots to sign it before it ships ;P)
Good looking helmet. And that version even has the drop down visor. Got used to a drop down on my current helmet since my transition eye glasses do not work under the uv rated visor. It is in my weight range requirement to....will talk to you at the rally so I do not have to wait for your review....ride safe.
Hello J, I will. Have it with me, so you can get the exact weight. Only a little over a month! - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding Yeah, I am getting all my gear ready for the trip. Looking forward to it.
I started to get my gear ready, and realized I left my tent, sleeping bag and a few other items in Tennessee... I am going to TN this month, but I am flying back, so brining a log bags could get expensive. - Frank
@@OneOldManRiding It can, my better half is flying Hawaii next weekend to see the grand kids, she is packing light to avoid the bag fees. I will have my tent and the trailer to use depending on weather. Hoping to stay in the tent, will be its first trip along with some of my other gear.
Yeah, Scorpions are great for visibility.
but sometimes, if I put it on backwards
I can't see very well.
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Nice helmet.
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Two serious questions ...
1. Why not an Arai?
2. I have a slow leak in my back tire.
It's a long story.
Bad puncture repair.
Every third day I need to pump it up.
Short of getting a new tire
would a squirt or three of Slime be an okay idea?
thx
S
If it's on backwards Stuart... think of the extra face protection! You got to protect the money maker! - Frank
LOL
Wow! Yer so smart! That's why you are in a cold leaky tent and I'm in a warm comfy bed watching Stallone mumble something on T.V.
;)
S
P.S.: I was aware that you might not want to comment on Slime or similar products. Sorry to bring it up. BUT ... in my case it worked great. I haven't put an ounce of air in her for three weeks and all feels well balanced and smooth.
Nice! I've been looking at the AT960, but had to see why you changed.
By the way, what size is your top box?
Hello Jorge, it's the mid-sized Harbor Freight box. I am using it on both KTM's now. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I need one!!!!
Hello Tracey, a very good helmet, at a very competitive price for carbon fiber! - Frank
My first consideration with a helmet is always safety certifications. This one is ECE 22.06 approved, I believe, but does not have a US DOT or Snell certification as far as I can tell. What are your thoughts on this?
Hello, IMHO its safe enough. It was considered safe just last year, so I am OK with it not meeting the very latest. I believe we are at diminishing returns until a new technology comes out. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Is the adf pin lock a 120?
I am not sure what a pinlock 120 is. Its working well in spring here though, when a pinlock is a MUST in New York. - Frank
How is the ventilation of the helmet in warm weather?
Hello, its been good! We are having warmer than average weather in Upstate New York, and I am wearing the helmet almost daily. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I am 58/59cm of head, do u think is better a Large than a Medium?
Hello Pedro, I would expect large. That said, I am not a helmet salesman and may be wrong! 😁 Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
Any issues seeing gps or phone screen with the sunshade down?
Great question, different tints wash out the GPS screens.
I have the AT-950 and a Garmin ZumoXT. Viewing is usually fine, but sometimes I will raise the sun visor up just a little to see the screen below it while still blocking the sun. The sun visor is a 100% must have for me now. I would not buy a helmet without it. No way.
Hello Bac, I too have opened the visor and use just the shade on crazy hoot days! Helpful! Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank
I have a Garmin and its BONKERS bright, so no issue. My phone can be hard to see though unless I manually turn the brightness up. Thank you for stopping by and commenting! - Frank