Skully AR-1: Full Review

[@xtrekrex]

I'm more impressed by the editing quality of your video than the actual helmet.

[@johnnyredbeardrides3190]

I hope I get to this level of editing someday.

[@wertwester5473]

That was my first impression in the intro

[@SethKingFilms]

+Johnny Redbeard Rides I'm getting close(:

[@johnnyredbeardrides3190]

+Seth Moto I'm impressed with the 60 subs with no videos on your channel ☺

[@SethKingFilms]

+Johnny Redbeard Rides I have videos up their just private if you are judging me or intending to be ride you're not affecting me sir. I'm 16 and in an advanced Audio Video production class here at my high school. I am also taking lessons on the side as my career should involve something with this. I make lots of films in Adobe Premier Pro with editing kinda close to this. I'll put up a video next week from last year that I made in a very limited time as this is all I have access to, as my computer is undergoing upgrades.

[@bakerXderek]

Clean shots ! Can't see myself ever paying that much for a helmet but it's nice :)

[@Brandon_Tooth15]

+bakerXderek All I could think of when reading this sentence was "chyeeeeeaaaaaaaaah"

[@rens0144]

CHEAHH!!

[@emilycastaneda4220]

cheaa

[@YonikWo]

+bakerXderek it's not just a helmet, it's like a dashboard for a moto.

[@trains270]

suhhhh

[@asmith0609]

$1500 helmet or down payment on another bike. Hmmm..

[@LukasDJackson]

dude you hit this one out of the ball park! with the shots and effects and visuals... Great job Chase!!! loved the bid and would love an ar-1

[@cbello1140]

Absolutely outstanding video, it's not often I have full and complete trust in a person I don't personally know on the Interwebs, but man did you do an excellent job. Keep up the good work!

[@chaseontwowheels]

+FoxtrotFourZero not sure if you realize it but that was a fantastic comment and really ment a lot to me. Thanks for taking the time to post it.

[@cbello1140]

+chaseontwowheels It's all you man, you earned some respeck on that

[@headaDT]

+FoxtrotFourZero

[@dr.kawasaki7380]

FoxtrotFourZero industry backed chatter box....5 dolls for a BLOW?

[@noneoftheabove7646]

I'm currently 17 but seeing your videos the last 3 years and a half years just drives me more and more to go and ride. the simplicity of your videos and you can clearly see how much work you put into your videos its just amazing. thanks for making the amazing content you do chase!! thank you for bringing me into the two wheel community, its absolutely one of the best things I've ever been apart of :)

[@iiSkr1ll3x]

chase i love your edits

[@d-peet7815]

same!

[@lilripper6275]

Ya dude he has great editing skills.

[@thezebiano]

This is seriosuly amazing... Perfect edit, perfect narrator voice, perfect content... Perfect review!

[@headaDT]

Dude, Chase. Big fan here. LOVED this review. You've come a long way. I'd know. I'm obsessed with your videos. ^.^

[@chaseontwowheels]

+Mrs.C2W good thing cause I'm obsessed with you so it kinda works out.

[@motofrost3774]

+chaseontwowheels Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay

[@HaPea117]

Great video very detailed and see you in ATL man

[@chaseontwowheels]

+Rev Bomb looking forward to it man!

[@HaPea117]

***** me too, I have a key chain for you

[@doinkydeano2226]

+Rev Bomb rev bomb has a key chain for Mr Do It With Dan too.

[@littlesleepiht]

+Rev Bomb Nice helmet right!? Now... if you buy it you can have 315 degrees of field of view to hit mirrors, not a single mirror will stand alive! JK, don't make your goochy hurt too much

[@ohmedianetwork]

and.... R.I.P Skully.

[@evolvingguy2766]

Their back now

[@v69910]

im a new rider going through classes and ive enjoyed watching your vids they've helped me make decisions

[@OfficialSmo]

Ace video buddy!

[@camryncollier2624]

omg hi smo huge fan☺

[@OfficialSmo]

+Camryn Collier Hey hey! 👍

[@derfernerf]

These videos are so quality. The amount of time that went into just filming and editing this video must be insane. Thank you setting the bar for review videos, vlogs, etc. Great job again Chase

[@Aidaken]

You should use that in helmet camera angle more often. That is a really cool angle.

[@headaDT]

+Aidaken Dasar agreed.

[@Xirtamani]

+Aidaken Dasar Pretty sure that was edited together to give a impression of how it looks riding the helmet.

[@LiLsIcKViDeOs]

That wasn't actual footage. really small letters appeared on the top right of the screen saying s9

[@VroomVroomDana]

What a fantastic video Chase. Very very well put together!! Did not even feel like I watched a 25 minute video.

[@Zalonka]

No review on venting Can you get different cheek pads in 5mm increments? NO PINLOCK on a $1500 Helmet, um hello? Does the camera or screen fog up in cold / hot weather? How well does it handle rain or humid conditions with fogging up? (again no pinlock) How well does it or doesn't it vent?

[@ryanyon3397]

The production value on this is deliciously immense, great job!

[@senortaco66]

How are they gonna give a helmet away for free when they can barely give the helmet to customers who have already paid and waited a year at this point?

[@nathanturner3125]

+Grant SKULLY hi can this be used in the UK

[@michaelbagrevandian3725]

Seemed like an honest review. I'd like to try one before committing that much to a helmet. I use a Shoei RF-1200, headphones, and a mount for my phone.

[@Thomas-qk7wf]

Instead of interpreting what flashing LED's mean, why not just display state of charge/display in the Heads Up Display with some sort of double click of the power button, or display it for 5 seconds on power up? Something like that.

[@alexgrajnert9837]

Yeah with all the stuff there would a battery status bar be that hard to integrate?

[@AnonXVIA]

The editing on these videos are absolutely stupendous. Stellar job Chase. Thanks for keeping the motovlogging community intresting!

[@myskiewc]

Chase on two watches

[@headaDT]

+Connor M That's what the W in C2W actually stands for

[@GeoCog]

lmao

[@sirjb69]

Great Review Chase! Informative, fun to watch, and a relatively fast pace for all the info you had to cover (which made it NOT boring at all) Also good job on the shooting and editing. It looks very professional. Keep up the good work man

[@SharkysShop]

For $1,500 I would hope they wouldn't forget some of the bits.

[@backsfires8188]

+SKULLY is there input lag on the camera thats noticeable or anything???

[@mark33545]

+SKULLY I like the style of the chin skirt with no holes. Although without pin lock that is going to be pretty rough to use in the actual cold.

[@KiwiHelpgeek]

+SharkMoto My wallet heard $US1500, compressed itself down to the size of a pea and achieved warp 11 in getting away.

[@jensen25ify]

+SharkMoto I can almost guarantee you it's because he didn't get a production packaged product. A lot of companies give reviewers products prior to packaging even being finalized. In a production setting, this wouldn't happen.

[@justchris6082]

+SKULLY will it link with Fusar*

[@Motonion]

This is probably one of the best reviews on the internet. Chase, you should do more like this. They are really engaging and factual which is just what most people want out of the videos they watch. I personally cannot enter the giveaway as i am too young but who ever does win it will be one lucky person! Good luck !!!

[@Endless7764]

Did he announce the winner of the giveaway yet ?

[@mickb5854]

Your high quality video editing is always a shock after the budget ..erm.. "adult" films I watch that were shot on a Flip Camera and edited with movie maker. Great video, honest review, and I can't wait for the meetup!

[@Cwis901]

on the giveaway i cant put my dob it keeps saying that i either didnt put something in or it isnt right... please help or reply

[@chaseontwowheels]

+Mississippi MotoVlogger try closing your browser and coming back to the page. Sounds like a little bug.

[@DannyBrandt]

+Mississippi MotoVlogger Something I noticed with an entry, they required day first than month for the entry which was backwards compared to most sites. Maybe that was your issue?

[@HelloImBlaineB]

+Danny Brandt It almost fooled me... I had to look close... the giveaway site is using the european date method

[@Cwis901]

+chaseontwowheels ok it worked thanks bro!

[@apexdev_]

+Mississippi MotoVlogger yeah I'm having the same issue and tried several different browsers on several different devices.. :/

[@05subisti]

Man your videos have seriously gotten to a great quality!!!! The work and care that you put into it shows! Great review and the Skully seems beyond worth the money!

[@Duderichy]

15:40 You said 2hrs

[@heaz32]

+Richard Bibeault He said "a little less than 2 hours," which should be 2 hours (greater than)

[@Duderichy]

+Nick Heasley that's what I said

[@heaz32]

haha I see that now! When you wrote "but put" I was thinking you meant he should put >2 instead of what he has in there. Good call dude

[@ActicAnDroid]

+Richard Bibeault I think that was supposed to be like a bullet point.

[@Duderichy]

ArcticAnDroid Ooh good point

[@TheZewec]

I can clearly see that you've put a lot of effort and time into making this video. The editing and the script is on fleek! This was one of your most well thought out videos. Great job Chase!

[@THYCR3AT0R]

Skully LUL great idea, too bad they filed bankruptcy after spending $2000 in lap dances, $80,000 to an "un named co founder", Lamborghini week rental, a dodge viper, another dodge viper after the first one was wrecked, four motorcycles, and more things. RIP Skully LUL

[@sopwithpuppy]

Chase, I ordered a Skully a couple of years ago when I saw it on Indiegogo crowd funding, and have seen MANY videos, some reviews, some informational videos and promotional videos from Skully, but your review here is by far the best I have seen. Very informative (though I knew most of this stuff - like I said, I've seen a few videos), great for prospective buyers. It addressed most (if not all) the popular "frequently asked questions". +1 mate. Good job.

[@onlive99able]

can you play spotify through the helmet, or other streaming services?

[@deadlyrasberry]

+SKULLY can I has one?

[@benpelletier8554]

+SKULLY how about playing audio from the iPhone Podcast app?

[@onlive99able]

***** awesome! I'm so glad! Cause that's how I listen to all my music

[@2cool0]

i'm pretty sure if you can use your phone on it you can listen to anything you can listen to on your phone.

[@PS-ze5pr]

I REALLY appreciate these review videos that you've been doing recently! I love the candor and the professionalism; something that you don't see in too many motovloggers. Thanks for the video, keep up the good work.

[@mrgeeunit]

any thoughts on the news that skully is no longer a company?

[@MrHeHim]

They used a lot of there R&D money on personal things and never got to making them. lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/failed-hud-helmet-maker-skully-spent-r-d-money-on-strip-1785093398

[@markwoodrow281]

Fantastic review! Really well edited, particularly liked the section which gave a perspective of the field of view with the rear view camera as well as your normal vision. Certainly a revolutionary bit of kit, I'm sure in a few years this type of helmet will be mainstream from a safety perspective alone! Nice job man.

[@sjmustang7218]

you think skully would provide a wireless charging pad. better than wires. at the end of the day set it on the wireless charging pad and you'll be ready to go. I hope skully sees my comment

[@braapinbroc3712]

Chase, I swear you are a god at editing. In regards to Snell approval I think people expect it because of the price tag. My helmet is Snell approved (Shoei RF-1200 Valkyrie) and it's simply just a different style of testing. Snell looks more at sharper impacts like hitting the edge of a street sign rather than hitting the ground. If it's Snell approved it's DOT approved, but very few helmets get the Snell approval outside of MotoGP helmets.

[@Matt-bw7np]

what size is the helmet? no point in winning a helmet I might not be able to use

[@RandyB2011]

+SKULLY Awesome, great customer service. 👍🏻

[@SnoT8282]

+SKULLY Yeah but do you make fat head sizes? I have to get a 4XL HJC CL-Maxx II to fit my head.

[@strikerj22]

Wow man I'm very impressed with the video quality, editing, and post production. I try to watch all of your videos and they keep getting better and better. The review was very thorough and just excellent. Now I gotta get my hands on a skully.

[@RanGer-498]

This guy endorsements are the worst.

[@apocalypserider9382]

Amazing review chase. as said by many people your editing skills are just phenomenal now. but the review itself is also fantastic, thank you!!!

[@GoZipper]

1. Never trust a guy wearing two watches. 2. Battery life isn't as advertised. 3. Tech changes to quickly so I would be afraid that it would be out dated quickly. 4. Software is easily updated but hardware is not. I wish someone would come out with a standalone product that could be put in helmets. Also, when you show the first person view of inside the helmet it looks fake. Is it real or did you create that with motion graphics? If it is real why is the rearview display crooked?

[@GoZipper]

Uh oh...Skully is no more: techcrunch.com/2016/07/26/once-promising-ar-motorcycle-helmet-startup-skully-has-crashed-and-burned/

[@justincurtis5184]

this is one of the best reviews i have seen. Keep up the good work C2W.

[@OMGLOL381]

the company just went under, good luck getting your helmets.

[@Xammox]

Aww geez...Perhaps it was too expensive for the average rider...?

[@jackelliott7853]

Casey Gomez they’re back don’t worry

[@loganr5291]

Its been a while since watching your videos. This video is fantastic, very smooth and proffessional!

[@pk0615]

#AlpiArmy

[@TheGh02t]

Awesome Chase. You really have out done yourself. Editing was on point and the review it self was detailed and well executed.

[@bharattaker]

Still incomplete this helmet should have built-in radar detector

[@liamsiney1665]

This video was extremely well done; the editing and professionalism was great. Fantastic video 😀👍

[@experimental_av]

Love how you try to justify the price with combining off the shelve components and then um, still 500$ short, well that's profit then. Because the helmet, the bluetooth widget and the GPS are all priced for charity. Anyway, i hope lots of suckers pay that much so that the next generation gets more affordable. It's a great tech concept but way too early for me, just looks at those ghetto LED fittings, they look like proper DIY.

[@destinationrider413]

For someone like me that occasionally has neck pain from an old injury as I turn my head to see behind me, this helmet would be awesome. I REALLY liked being able to see behind you while looking straight! One thing I'd love to see in a future version is being able to add memory for recording off the rear camera. Also, an alternate to being able to see behind you in that view screen might be having navigation show in that window so you can see where you need to go without having to look at a phone. My brain is bursting with so many ideas of the future potential of this helmet! Fantastic idea. Someone is going to be extremely lucky to have this. Me and my neck are jealous.

[@SubSea_]

Do you have to replace your Skully AR1 every 5 years?

[@lvcsslacker]

+sebastian “SEABASSN1NJA” T IT is heavily recommended to replace your helmet every 5 years.

[@noahwilliams27w46]

+lvcsslacker So after 10 years your out $3000 ok doesn't sound bad but that for 2 helmets

[@lvcsslacker]

EnKay Moto yes, it does suck. But it's due to the foam inside. It stiffens and doesn't do it's job. I mean, I can't say you have to. If's on you. What do you decide your head's worth? Besides, I think Chase said there was some kind of cost recouping... I don't remember exactly. And I'm sure skully will continue to evolve the helmet through the years. 3K over 10 years isn't that bad, assuming you don't have a penchant for crashing. I think your insurance can cover gear as well. Look into that.

[@MisDirected2014]

a helmet is a helmet...so yes...also the helmet is made by bilt.

[@SubSea_]

My insurance covers my gear, so I think the Skully is an investment worth thinking about.

[@audriuspo1337]

Man... I'm beginning to take riding classes and will be buying a first bike next season and this helmet would be such an awesome way to start... good luck everyone! Good job on the review, Chase. I've decided to get brand new night fluorescent mt-07 after your reviews as well.!

[@ibims8323]

Wer ist noch hier wegen alpi? :DD

[@redroyer]

The editing and shots are on point! Awesome video and review Chase!

[@memoy6449]

#alpiarmy

[@paulurbaniak2242]

#MachtAlpiZuIronman

[@danielhage7791]

haha lol :'D. Drücken wir ihm die Daumen

[@HeroofSomething]

That's the dream helmet right there. I've been wanting one for some time now, definitely giving the giveaway a shot. Also, great review Chase, you're one of the few motovloggers that review the stuff that matters in a professional manner. keep it up.

[@ChipTrapp]

Great review Chase, I have been watching the development of this helmet for some time now. thanks for the very informative and as always entertaining perspective. I especially liked the cost analysis. still can't afford one, costs more than I paid for my bike.

[@sHadOwvelley]

amazing, i love the camera view inside the helmet. no more wondering about whats inside and gow the read view looks like. Amazing.

[@redbillywiley]

That was a great review. Skully should pay you for this extensive review and attention to detail. This video is professional caliber and we'll done. Thank you for reviewing this product.

[@andrewlukosevic4545]

Charging on the go from 0% battery could depend on how quickly the helmet drains battery versus how fast your charger supplies power. Different chargers/battery packs use different amperage and voltage to supply power to the helmet. The best way to check this would be to compare it to the regular charger's specs (probably something like 5V and 2.1A) to the battery pack you're using. If they match and you still can't turn it on right away, that might just be how it was designed, but it's worth looking into. Otherwise, this is the second video of yours I've watched and I'm really impressed with the editing and quality of the review. I'll be checking out the rest of your videos now! Hope they're all this good.

[@klemcadiddleman1727]

I always like the production quality you put into the videos. Please keep it up.

[@mr.motorcycle5267]

Love the editing and production quality of the video! #lifegoals. Very detailed, thank you C2W

[@dtbrown1978]

Probably the best helmet review ever!! Great job man. Hopefully you'll get enough views that Skully will actually give you a helmet as you deserve one. :)

[@ggvfvpp222]

it's quite amazing his fast bike technology is evolving. I really think it is amazing. Great video man.

[@huskynu13]

I just clicked on your channel to ask when you were posting this, was not disappointed!

[@LambChopRides]

Wow amazing review Chase! helmet looks awesome may have to splash the cash on one!

[@chucktowntech]

Chase you have outdone yourself. This review was well worth the wait. I am interested to hear why you didn't decide to make this your daily helmet though. Awesome job!

[@arhenyss]

Chase, I usually dislike your review videos but god damn! this video was PERFECT you answered Everything! Great job!

[@joescheafer5615]

Can't wait to get mine. I was one that "donated". It's been forever but it will be there when I get home!

[@DonnieHatley]

Great job with the review! Can't wait to hear more about RIDE Apparel!

[@RevoltLarzWolfblade]

Great review as always Chase. But I am in love with your editing skills.

[@Forcefed777]

Great review ! Being a new "tech" helmet I understand a longer video having to cover more subjects. There are 2 helmets personally on my wishlist , the Pista GP for track and Skully for street . canyons and road trips! Congratz to whomever wins the Skully !

[@marksmanman96]

I know it's unrelated to the helmet but damn dude, your editing skills are crazy!

[@THEITALIANSTALLION1]

Chase on two wheels by far this is the most precise and professional review I have watched on KZbin, well done for that. P.S Don't Mind what people say and you don't have to explain to them whether you get paid or not it's up to you. keep up the good work. 👍thumbs up

[@headaDT]

+THE ITALIAN STALLION YES!

[@zackalzar1]

Actually he does have to explain if he is getting paid or not. It would be against the law if he didn't...

[@blackhole4]

Crazy good edit C2W!! You put alot of time and effort into all your videos and we all thank you for that!! Keep up the good work and have a great day!!

[@ok_engineer]

Don't charge and use the helmet at the same time. You will 100% reduce the life of the battery incredibly fast. The helmet uses a LiPo battery which doesn't like being held at its full voltage (~4.2v). If you were to "float" the battery at at 3.9v-4.05v, then you could keep it plugged in, but the AR-1 circuitry most likely does not do this since it is most likely just charging. Thats why they say don't charge and use. It really doesn't have much to do with the dangling wires although that mist likely isn't good either. Source: I'm an Electrical Engineering student at Clarkson University. Ride positively!

[@sopwithpuppy]

"Trickle charging" of rechargeable batteries does indeed lessen its life. I would suggest charging when you get home (only JUST until full charge - don't charge it overnight) and again when you get to your destination. Most rides are not going to be in excess of 6 hours (hell an hour or two on a sports bike is enough to hurt like blazes). If you ARE going for a long ride, sure... trickle charge on those very few occasions (towards the end of your ride when the battery is getting low, not just as you set out) and it won't affect the battery life too much. As an Electrical Engineering student, Evan knows that ALL rechargeable batteries NEED to be fully drained every now and then to prolong their life. Kids these days are on the mobile phones checking Facebook, twitter and playing games, then charging them up overnight, using them constantly through the day, and wonder why their battery life is low.

[@ok_engineer]

+sopwithpuppy Thanks for clarifying. I did forget to mention that it is important to put it through that cycle.

[@MrMikeSativa]

Amazing review Chase! Your editing skills are amazing as well.

[@hunternalley2731]

Awesome video Chase! Clean shots, through review and great editing! Keep it up man!

[@HeathenRider]

Awesome review! Thank you for answering my question about being able to charge it on the go! That was my main concern with it since I ride so much. Good luck to everyone on getting a sweet helmet too! Stay awesome Chase!!

[@b1pig]

Probably one of the more honest reviews out there... and thorough. Thanks!

[@b1pig]

the fact that to enter, the dang site makes you play the FULL 25 min video over AGAIN is highly annoying. :(

[@FULLTHROTTLEAUTO]

Great review of this helmet bud. I've been enjoying your reviews of bikes and products!

[@CaptainRambunctious]

What an amazing review Chase! Wow. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@joshhalterman5701]

Anyone else feel like Chase is the MKBHD of motovlogging/motorcycle videos? Freakin' awesome quality!!!!

[@epicman23478]

Wow seeing Skullys comments. I love how involved they are with social media.

[@elricevan]

Saw this helmet a while ago when they first showed an ad for it. Would love one but $1500 is a bit out of my price range for a helmet. One day maybe. Awesome review.

[@Zalonka]

Photochromatic visors were first used in Bell and Shoei helmets. Which still are the only two brands you can go out and buy with transitional visors. The shoei one does cost a lot over $100 but yes guys it takes literally not even 20 seconds for it to adjust to light. They are well worth it but do not go as dark as a smoked visor. They go just a tad bit darker than a Chrome or Iridium visor.

[@Rivan81]

Chase! Thank you for the AMAZING review! :D You answered a ton of my questions! I agree, with the tech in there, it is absolutely worth the price!

[@shanebrown2963]

Great video Chase. Very interested in this helmet. Your videos are always great. Whether your out messing around or your doing your reviews. Keep up the good work! Your going to go far in your adventures.

[@eduardosilva7304]

Thanks for the video, man, really complete! If I could afford one now, I would definitely buy it! Safety first, they say...that costs money, yes, but if increases your chances of surviving out there, I won't hesitate.

[@EBMisKing]

Excellent video as always chase!!

[@k3vm4n]

Dude totally love your review/first ride videos! Keep up the good work...

[@_RussD]

Fantastic edit! I hope this helmet sells well so that the tech can trickle down. If it catches on, we could see Shoei, Arai, Icon, etc with their own versions and the price will be much better. And this is an application that screams for Wireless Charging. BTW, I hope you didn't sweat too much in that helmet for the winner's sake.

[@VandenHulFotografie]

Really, real nice review! I'm also kind of an tech-guy and i'm happy to see this in an helmet. Would be awesome to try it! Price did seem a bit high at first but after your review I fully understand. Thnx!

[@Overrevving]

That helmet looks fantastic. I just crashed and broke mine, so I am looking into one of these! I think that the AR-1 would be very beneficial with the HUD and additional 180 degrees of vision. Great Video Chase!

[@professormoto5323]

Very informative. I hope Skully sells enough of these to allow the product line to continue evolving.

[@GSXRintheHills1K]

That's an awesome helmet, I'd love to have one someday. Thanks for the detailed review man!