Ouch...RIP Skully Helmets

[scottieducati]

There has already been evidence of that posted here in the thread..... so, not so much assuming as stating fact.

[PhilB]

There has already been evidence of that posted here in the thread..... so, not so much assuming as stating fact.

There has NOW been such evidence posted. But when the thread was begun, and several people started the initial immediate flinging of accusations (i.e. when I posted my post that you quoted in your last post), that was not yet the case. My point (again) is that the evidence should come *before* the accusations, not after.

PhilB

[Imbeek]

I will probably get flamed for this, but a fool and his money are soon parted, and I don't have that much sympathy for anyone foolish enough to send away $1500 clams (or more) to some dudes they never met just to be first in line for a "someday" top gun helmet.

Seems smarter to just look thru a clear visor and pay attention to the intersections and oncoming lanes for texters, and the woods where the deer and moose run out from.

(Note to self: invent helmet with heads up display that can detect vehicles around you actively sending and receiving texts.)
(Note to self: invent big brother device that turns a red light on top of each car on to alert police when the driver touches his phone)
(Note to self: you just ruined your chances for easy wealth by broadcasting your proprietary invention ideas across the Internet. Buy more lotto tickets instead)

[Garandman]

They spoke at SolidWorks World couple years ago.

Bay Area start-up Skully was a ‘sham,’ ex-employee says - LA Times

Those early backers, many of whom pre-ordered helmets for $1,400, are unlikely to see a refund — which highlights the risks of the crowdfunding industry. Once a campaign ends, Indiegogo has no obligation to refund contributions or intervene in disputes between backers and companies, according to the platform's terms of service.

The lawsuit was filed by Isabelle Faithhauer, the Wellers' former assistant who says she was responsible for the company's bookkeeping and wrote fraudulent entries for expenses paid for with Skully money, including two Dodge Vipers, an Audi R8, limo rides in Florida and a $2,000 charge at a strip club.

Last year, the Wellers booked a trip to Bermuda, but “Marcus Weller was not pleased with Bermuda,” so he booked a first-class flight to Hawaii on 24 hours’ notice at Skully's expense, Faithhauer's lawyer wrote. After receiving a traffic violation in his Audi, Marcus Weller made Faithhauer attend driving school on his behalf and charged the related $450 attorney expense to the company, the complaint said.

Faithhauer is suing for employment violations, alleging that the Wellers failed to pay her overtime and give her meal breaks, and that they fired her when she complained about their accounting practices

[scottieducati]

Ah. I had thought the more recent comments here were after the mentioned issues had been known.

[Speed serpent]

When I found out about them early this year, they had a pre-order on their site. I believe that those who pre-ordered through that should have a better chance of getting something back opposed to those who gave a donation through indigogo

[scottieducati]

That's cute, but I peg the chances at nil for anyone seeing any of it back.

[highside-harry]

I still ride to detach. It looked cool on the nine million face book adds but tech doesn't come easy for me and I think it would take away from a serene ride

[SRTie4k]

I still ride to detach. It looked cool on the nine million face book adds but tech doesn't come easy for me and I think it would take away from a serene ride

I rarely ride without my phone in front of me, not because I need instant access to Facebook or texts, but because I use it as my nav for day long rides. If I could get that in a HUD, it would be awesome, although I can't justify spending $1500 when my $80 GPS mount works fine.

[TheIglu]

No, you guys don't understand what it takes to be a startup. Vipers. Hawaii. Douchebaggery. All you are just so eager to cast stones.

[PhilB]

No, you guys don't understand what it takes to be a startup. Vipers. Hawaii. Douchebaggery. All you are just so eager to cast stones.

No, obviously that kind of thing isn't necessary, or good. It also isn't the norm, and shouldn't be assumed without evidence.

PhilB

[Rada]

Ran into this on my Industrial feed.
Helmet Maker Blows Through Millions, Shuts Doors | Industrial Equipment News

[xrocket21]

"blows" through millions lol


These guys arent big fans of cocaine, they just like the smell

[gregp]

Want a HUD in your motorcycle helmet? Livemap survives where Skully crashed | Fox News

[DZircher]

I've met the founders before, and got to check out the helmets at CES this year. Such a great concept, such poor business practice...I hope no one here pre-ordered.

Skully Closes Its Doors and Ceases Operations
AR helmet startup Skully goes down in flames

Yeah, I got burnt.