Genuine 3-in-1 style Covert helmet from scorpionEXO always pleasing the crowd, offering the ability to convert from a regular half helmet to a three-quarter design to full protection via a magnetic mask. Now, ScorpionEXO has developed its first full-face version, Covert FX, which the company says offers “the same edgy style and function”. I can agree on its great form, but some of its functions don’t sit well with me.
The Covert FX is DOT and ECE 22.06 certified and includes a 3.35 lb TCT-Ultra Composite case for the Large size I tested. ScorpionEXO says the helmet’s CAD-refined aerodynamics minimize both lift and turbulence. I can attest to this, as I’ve experienced very little floating feeling while wearing the Covert FX while driving a naked sports car at 20 mph in headwinds.
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On the inside, the Kwikwick III’s comfortable lining features moisture-wicking fabric and an easily removable and washable lining. Thinner and thicker cheek pads are available for further customization. My helmet fit pretty comfortably…for the first 60 miles or so. But I can’t blame ScorpionEXO for this; it’s an early compatibility issue. The company’s head shape reference chart on their website indicates Covert models are designed for round heads. I more closely resemble the medial oval, resulting in uncomfortable pressure on the forehead after a while.
The Covert FX’s ventilation was where I had the most problems. There are two small vents at the top and an exhaust at the rear, but the airflow there isn’t very noticeable – and I’m a person who almost always shaves, so I noticed. The temperature was in the 60s when I was testing it and the inside of the helmet would have become uncomfortably stuffy if the weather was much warmer. Dual-position vents provide good airflow when it’s fully open. However, the slider is inside the chin bar, very close to my face, making it difficult for me to adjust the slider without removing my helmet. Hiding the vent slider inside the chin bar helps to maintain that “edgy style,” but an external slider would be more user-friendly.
My favorite part about Covert FX is the visibility. The EverClear visor has an anti-fog coating, it blocks 95% of UV-A and UV-B radiation, and a properly sized tab makes it easy to open. But what I appreciate most is that at its highest point, the eyeglass window is about 4 inches, which is between half an inch and almost an inch taller than many other helmets I’ve tried. It’s definitely more like being in action than wearing a helmet.
The ScorpionEXO Covert FX comes with a built-in speaker bag, a sturdy neoprene chin shroud, and both a transparent and Dark Smoke face shield. It starts at $249.95 in five different colors in sizes XS-3XL.
