Well I finally managed to test drive the S1 yesterday and thought I'd share my opinions. First off, this lid is seriously comfy - I've never worn a lid that feels so plush and fits me so well. Now, Schuberth do like to blather on about how quiet this lid is and I have to say that compared to my old Synchrotec this is a VERY quiet lid. Until you open the chin vents, that is (which open outwards, unusually. Should be interesting in the rain!). Now I know that the vents shouldn't really be open much in winter, but unfortunately, the anti-fog coating seemed to be a little weak at first, meaning that I had to ride either with the visor cracked open a notch or have the chin vents open. That said, it was -4 celsius and even my Shoei had started to fog the day before and that has a pinlock on it, so I'll cut the new lid a little slack there, and it also started to sort itself out as the day wore on - almost like it needed a few good foggings before it realised it was supposed to be anti-fog!

This lid is also extremely toasty. My head was not in the slightest bit frost-bitten after 4 hours out in sub-zero temperatures - which is more than I can say for my poor hands - and the vents on top feel like they give good air, if you know what I mean. Also, the skirt around the bottom of the lid stops most of the 'fresh' breezes that come walloping up under the lid on my Shoei - just as well really, as I'd forgotten my neck warmer, but it didn't matter as I didn't need it anyway. I remember when this lid first came out, reviews were also going on about how heavy it was (over 1700g), but it would appear that they've trimmed the fat on it and it's now a more acceptable 1525g (lighter than my Shoei, although that is a flip-up). I found that the flip down sun-visor was fantastic, meaning that even with the low winter sun, I never once needed to pull over and put my shades on, I just flipped the little switch on the left side of the lid and, hey presto, could carry on riding and actually see where I was going.

Speaking of seeing where I was going, the visor on this thing seems absolutely huge, so much so that I can't see the sides of the lid in my peripheral vision, making me feel safer and more aware of what's going on around me. I've ordered a breath guard for the lid which should hopefully sort out the fogging issue and was a **** sight cheaper than getting a pinlock visor, which would also reduce the peripheral vision.

All in all, I like this lid, and the fact that it had a 37% discount really helped keep me out of any major trouble with my wife. Anyway, 'scuse the ramblings, just thought I'd share! 8-)

Cheers
bob

great review. I'd love to try one, actually love to own one, but not very many dealers over here carry that brand. Might get stuck with the scorpion version, or get another Shark RSR. Who knows, but definitely a helpful review.

Well just thought I'd post an update on the S1. Had it for the last 5 months and it has been great apart from one small problem. When I got it, I read that a few people had had a problem with the anti-fog coating peeling off the visor. Well surprise, surprise, it happened to me too. In all fairness, I didn't exactly follow Schuberth's instructions 100% with regard to cleaning - I mean have you tried washing the outside and keeping the inside dry? Anyway, dropped them a quick email to tell them about the anti-fog coming off and they said to send them my address and phone number and my receipt for the lid, which I did. They then tried to call me as soon as they received them in the post to tell me that they had sent me a new visor out via UPS straight away. Got here this morning. If only more companies would deal with their customers so well. Other than that, the lid is still the comfiest one I've ever worn, it doesn't seem to have given or stretched any and the venting is great now that it's getting warmer. On the down side, it does give me the dodgiest helmet hair ever, but hey, I'm not that vain to really give a **** about that!

Have 2 Schuberth Concepts, nice...

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Hi Bobbo...thanks for that great review ...its interesting that you mention the size of the visor and the increased peripheral vision ...I only started riding last year , and I bought my gear before I started training ..I am currently wearing a shark helmet and I find the vision really limited...because of a neck injury ( well I say injury ...its more old age and 20 years of martial arts ) I have a slightly limited head turn , to be honest I struggle to see very far behind me when a do a lifesaver with this helmet ...it also has a distinct "chin" so its quite hard to look down (for example its a real struggle to see your jacket pockets with the helmet on ) I was going to post here anyway to ask if anyone knew of agood full face helmet that gave good visability....

Hi Diarmuid,

Nice thing about the Schuberth at the minute is that they've just brought out a new version of the S1 (called the Pro, I think), so you can pick up the old ones at really knock down rates - mine was a third off. Would thoroughly recommend one if you're on the lookout for a new lid - even the sun visor seems to work!