Shark SKWAL Flynn Helmet Review

Driving without a helmet is never an option, and driving a long duration without a suitable helmet is also never an option.

A lot of adventures are made for the road, and this helmet is made for that. It is designed to give stability in high speed, and it is designed keeping in mind the required ventilation and acoustics. The helmet base color is black, and the design comes in two colors–yellow and white. Check price here.

As they describe it, Shark SKWAL helps you stay focused on the road and makes sure that the world also focuses on you. Let’s check out how so. Some of its important features include the following:

Features

• The shape is intermediate oval; this is the most common shape that suits most people.
• LED illumination accents – This is what makes the helmet really stand out. It has these LED lights on the front and back, which really come in handy when you are driving at night and in dark areas. You either keep it in on position or on blinker. You can charge the battery by connecting its USB port to the computer or cell phone. This port is hidden in the neck area. The light can stay on for 5 hours in continuous mode and for 10 hours in pulsating mode. It’s quite aptly made for long road trips.
• Visor shields – There is an autoseal shield that ensures that the visor is well pressed against the helmet body, thus blocking sound. This will help the rider be focused on the road. The visor also has a sun shield, which ensures that the sun rays do not hit your eyes hard.
• Pinlock MaxVision – The visor has the Pinlock MaxVision lens. This is an anti-fog lens provided by Pinlock. So, while driving, you get maximum fog-free vision. What this lens does is it acclimatizes the shield to the temperature difference. Temperature difference is the main cause for fogging on the glass.
• Hygienic interiors – The interior is made of bamboo fibers. Bamboo has an antibacterial property. It is hypoallergenic, meaning there is less chance of developing an allergy. It also wicks away the moisture, making you feel comfortable inside. Most importantly, the inside is washable.
• It has an Easy Fit Glass System. The inner lining of the helmet is designed such that riders wearing glasses can ride comfortably with their glasses on. The padding gives comfort around the temple area.
• Quick release face shield system – The shield can be easily removed without much hassle. This is useful if a rider wants to remove it or if there is an emergency.

As products get upgraded, new features are added. But it is not necessary that every feature makes a difference that benefits you. Here are some pros and cons that might help you decide whether you want to own this helmet or not.

Pros

• It is designed for long journeys and is quite comfortable. The LED lights, antibacterial inner lining, easy fit glass system–all these features make this helmet quite comfortable.
• Safety is one of the most critical features, and this helmet takes care of it. The LED lights ensure that you are seen when you are riding in the dark. The visor does not fog, thanks to the Pinlock MaxVision lens. This is especially useful on cold days or in cold areas.
• It looks great, and that is indeed the criteria for many. If you are looking to upgrade your helmet and don’t mind shelling out a bit more than what you spent on your previous one, then this is a great option.
• It comes in 5-6 sizes, which is great because most people struggle to find the helmet that fits their head right. Also, the intermediate oval shape makes it more acceptable by people.
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Cons

• One of the main attractions of the helmet is the acoustics. It blocks the outside sound. However, while doing so, the ventilation is compromised to some extent. While some may look at this as a benefit, many experience discomfort. Airflow is one thing for which the helmet loses out a score.
• The LED is a great feature, but only as long as you use it. In continuous mode, it can stay on for 5 hours. You need to connect its port to a computer or a cell phone. It is not always possible or convenient to stop and charge, especially if it’s a long journey and you don’t have a computer around. And then if you don’t use it, you end up wasting the investment into a feature you don’t use.
• While it cuts out the outside sound, it is not always a good thing. Driving is not limited to the sense of sight only. It involves the other senses as well, like hearing. So, while the soundless system may be fine for long trips, but it is not really great for city riding.

Overall, the features are great and take care of the all the main requirements of a helmet – safety, anti-fogging, antibacterial, comfort, acoustics, and so on. The LED lights are an amazing feature, but it makes sense to buy it only if you are a night rider. You need to think about this feature, because it comes at a cost. The helmet price is on a higher side as compared to others in the market, but it offers more, too.

To conclude, it’s a great investment for your safety while riding.

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