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Caddy93

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875 posts

195 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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Right guys and gals, hoping a few of you can help me out with general opinions, or even past experiences. (Not aware if this kind of thread pops up on a regular basis or not)

I'm in the market for a new helmet, mainly for track days and bits of karting. Full Face. Got a limited budget of upto around £350 - £400. Been looking at Various Arai's, Bell's etc. But came across the "V2 PRO" (www.v2sport.com) and wondered, for such a low price, is it not good? All the helmets have to be approved, and seeing as this one is, being a typical brit wink - Is it a safe bet spending such a little amount of money on such a vital piece of protection...

Stephanie Plum

2,797 posts

235 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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From what I hear, the main problem with the V2 is availability.

Munter

31,330 posts

265 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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Caddy93 said:
Right guys and gals, hoping a few of you can help me out with general opinions, or even past experiences. (Not aware if this kind of thread pops up on a regular basis or not)

I'm in the market for a new helmet, mainly for track days and bits of karting. Full Face. Got a limited budget of upto around £350 - £400. Been looking at Various Arai's, Bell's etc. But came across the "V2 PRO" (www.v2sport.com) and wondered, for such a low price, is it not good? All the helmets have to be approved, and seeing as this one is, being a typical brit wink - Is it a safe bet spending such a little amount of money on such a vital piece of protection...
If I throw http://www.hedtec.co.uk/ into the mix that will not help at all!

I think the main thing said about the cheaper helmets that still meet the snell regulations is that the fit and finish are not as durable as the big brands.

I'd buy a v2/hedtec. But I don't do all that many days a year.

foggy

1,215 posts

306 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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IMO you really need to try them and see what fits your head, rather than just picking one on brand/loks/price.

I need a helmet for work - default choice generally in the company is Arai, but after trying various models in their range it appears I just don't have an Arai-shaped head, so I got a Schuberth instead. Also had Shoei in the past too, that was pretty comfy, but the Schuberth is leagues ahead in terms of quietness.

Jack Blag

941 posts

237 months

Sunday 16th May 2010
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The best thing is to try one on to make sure you are happy that it's comfortable and that it fits (not too loose, not too tight!) - only spend as much as you think your head is worth! biggrin

MattyCatty

125 posts

217 months

Monday 17th May 2010
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I bought one of these http://www.racelidz.co.uk/products.htm from plays kool at the autosport show.

The sizes are a bit on the small size, I was a small in my previous lid but needed a medium.

rossp

2,597 posts

307 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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I've got a RaceLidz one too. They are good for the money and have the Snell rating so can be used in Sprints.

nick_j007

1,600 posts

226 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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http://www.hedtec.co.uk/hedtec_helmet_open_face.ht...

They have a few of these in gloss black at present (normally a special edition). Just bought one for future events wink

They are low in stock for other sizes due to volcanic transport issues.

Nick

Nicodema

259 posts

242 months

Tuesday 18th May 2010
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GPR also do some of the RZ budget Snell helmets RZ860 Full Face Race Helmet

GC8

19,910 posts

214 months

Wednesday 19th May 2010
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50% dearer for the same tat: will GPR ever learn...?

Scooby_snax

1,279 posts

278 months

Friday 30th July 2010
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GC8 said:
50% dearer for the same tat: will GPR ever learn...?
Are the Racelidz helemt the same as the RZ one...I guess they maybe a clue in both thier names but just thought I would seek opinion

GC8

19,910 posts

214 months

Friday 30th July 2010
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Not literally, but theyre all generic Chinese lids, from (what I suspect to be) the same factory. Im familiar with the manufacturer, although Im not going to post a link to their site, as others doing so have ruffled feathers. I realise that you have to buy five hundred pieces, but others are making a profit at £130...

GC8

19,910 posts

214 months

Friday 30th July 2010
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US$48ea. FOB