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I have one of the V2 open face helmets.
Initially I tried their Pro helmet, but discovered that it was very small in the chin area - my chin was wedged against the front. The company acknowledged that was the case with this helmet - it is designed to be closed fitting to lessen injury in an accident. The head will accelerate within the helmet, as the less space it has to move the lower the impact speed with the front of the helmet. I figured having my chin wedged against the front was a recipe for more damage not less!
They were extremely helpful. I tried 2 sizes of Pro helmet, before settling on the Tour open face. The Classic has more room in the chin area, but is only available in small sizes. Each time I sent back a helmet for exchange they were very helpful, and did not even charge me for posting the new helmet.
It is not the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn. But since it is generally only worn for 15 min stints this is less of an issue. Also as I only do a few track days a year, the price was incredibly attractive! Plus it has the full Snell certification, so you know you are getting a good helmet.
Initially I tried their Pro helmet, but discovered that it was very small in the chin area - my chin was wedged against the front. The company acknowledged that was the case with this helmet - it is designed to be closed fitting to lessen injury in an accident. The head will accelerate within the helmet, as the less space it has to move the lower the impact speed with the front of the helmet. I figured having my chin wedged against the front was a recipe for more damage not less!
They were extremely helpful. I tried 2 sizes of Pro helmet, before settling on the Tour open face. The Classic has more room in the chin area, but is only available in small sizes. Each time I sent back a helmet for exchange they were very helpful, and did not even charge me for posting the new helmet.
It is not the most comfortable helmet I have ever worn. But since it is generally only worn for 15 min stints this is less of an issue. Also as I only do a few track days a year, the price was incredibly attractive! Plus it has the full Snell certification, so you know you are getting a good helmet.
Open face helmets: Bell Mag 1 vs V2 Tour. What do you think guys?
http://www.roadandracegear.co.uk/online/bell-mag-1...
http://www.v2sport.com/Tour/V2tour-white-SNELL-200...
http://www.roadandracegear.co.uk/online/bell-mag-1...
http://www.v2sport.com/Tour/V2tour-white-SNELL-200...
Jakub said:
Open face helmets: Bell Mag 1 vs V2 Tour. What do you think guys?
http://www.roadandracegear.co.uk/online/bell-mag-1...
http://www.v2sport.com/Tour/V2tour-white-SNELL-200...
I'd suggest you're paying an additional £80 for no reason whatsoever.http://www.roadandracegear.co.uk/online/bell-mag-1...
http://www.v2sport.com/Tour/V2tour-white-SNELL-200...
Usual caveat though - stick your head in them and see how they feel.
Might also want to try http://www.hein-gericke.co.uk/helme.html they have plenty of stores and have a HUGE range. Personally I prefer open face ones as I don't see the need for a full face one for a track day, however racing or open top cars is a different story.
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