Scorpion EXO No-Fog Visor Review

I bought a Scorpion EXO-400 Fogless visor for my helmet and have been using them for the past two weeks. For a comparison I have the standard mirrored visor without the anti-fog technology.

Overall I have to say they aren't exactly No-fog visors, it's more like Some-fog visors. I rode around in 40 degree weather with light rain and I had a mild fogging. Still, I could see well enough to make out the tach and speedometer. Compared to the standard visor they would be fogging up so bad that I can't see anything. I don't know about you but I'd rather keep the visor closed and have a little fog than experience 0 degree wind chill right into my eyes.

One interesting thing I notice though is that the standard visors get rid of the fog quickly with a crack of the visor at speed. With the no-fog visors it took longer to get rid of all the fog. Sometimes I even had to wipe INSIDE of the No-fog visors to see better. At least with the No-fog visors the fogging never got to 100%.

I have kind of mixed feelings about this product because so far the best method for getting rid of fog is just to rub dishwasher soap on the visor. I've been in 30 degree weather with barely any fog at all with that method. The only downside of this is that the coating only lasts one trip so you have to go through the chore of reapplying soap not to mention you have to either carry the soap with you or look for a place that has them like gas station bathrooms.

Because of this I think the main value of the No-fog visors is its convenience. Sometimes I wake up cranky and don't feel like going through a freaking chore just to ride to work. At the time of this writing the No-fog shields are approximately $14 more than the standard visors. For me I think it's worth the extra money. But if you don't mind wiping dishwasher soap every ride you'll be better off with the standard visor.

 

I have two Scorpion EXO-1000 Apollo helmets - great helmets by the way - both came with the supposed 'no fog' visor. The faceshields do fog up in a quick! Anyone considering the purchase of a Scorpion helmet because of their claimed 'non-fogging faceshield' marketing; certainly don't believe the hype.

 

I haven't tried any "No Fog" shields but have to agree with JD that the best solution I have come up with yet is the dishwashing liquid. But JD, if you apply it a bit more liberally...or say wipe off a little less, it will last several trips. You just have to get used to the slightly dirty looking shield. I re-apply after every four days commute which amounts to 8 hours of riding. Could probably get longer out of it, but I work a 4 and 4 so the timeing is appropriate for the re-application. And I sure have my share of rain and cold.

 

I did try those about a year or so ago. I'm moderately impressed with them because they do really keep the fogging down. However, they don't last long and you have to treat the visor like a fine piece of china. If you get any dirt or junk on it the fog city's ruined.

I have heard good things about the Pinlock system but I couldn't find them for my scorpion exo helmet. As far as I know they only have them for Shoei and they have some kind of generic form of the pinlock system. What keeps me from trying the generic pinlock system is that it's a permanent modification to the visor; you can't just take it off. Fortunately winters aren't that long where I live and I only really care about "good enough" solutions. If I was way up in canada running from Randy I'd be setting up a pinlock system for my helmet.

 

I'm too old to run. That's what they gave me a gun for LOL Pal...you would need a lot more than a silly assed Pinlock system baby. And when I got you, I would put you with Jethro. He is kinda fond of bikers.