Those V2 Helmets, I just got info straight from the source
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Hey guys,

It looks like that thread got closed because we got a bit heated. I, for one, apologize about that. I hope the Admins on this forum don't mind that I started a new thread on the same subject. Please don't delete this guys. I have new, real substantive info about the V2 brand directly from the SNELL Foundation.

I contacted someone I know who works in SNELL. They are located right here in California. I got a formal company statement from the companies General Manager about the V2 brand helmets as well as an interpretation from my friend within the co.

The Official statement
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"The model V2 is a brand name for the helmet model S-2K made by a manufacturer in China, Shengchao Helmet. This model was certified to the Snell SA2005 standards in July 2006. The model was removed from our lists in August 2008. The helmet is no longer in production as a Snell certified helmet, but helmets still on the market, manufactured between July 2006 and August 2008, and have a Snell SA2005 serialized decal inside are recognized as certified by Snell. "


The unofficial (over the phone) explanation given to me by my friend within SNELL
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The helmet was SA2005 certified at one point, but it is no longer. If it has a real SNELL sticker inside, it's ok. If it doesn't, it's because the helmet was made after Aug 2008. They apparently changed something in the manufacture or design, and as a result, lost it's certification for all helmets produced after August 2008.

So, essentially....buyer beware.

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Well that clears that one up then:) thanks.

If that is the case they will getting alot of legal letters as the website clearly says Snell SA2005 approved.

JF.

Scary stuff, I almost put an order in. Thanks for clearing this up.

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I have emailed the suppilers of V2 for their opinion.

JF.

Six degrees of seperatin and all that, this forum must know most of the known world. A direct link to Snell, what's the chances.

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Interesting thread this, be interesting to see what you find Jon.

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Dragging up an old thread here and I don't want to re-open the whole 'wouldn't put my head in there debate', but I see there is another budget helmet manufacturer out there doing the same as V2. Anybody else seen them, any opinions?

http://www.hedtec.co.uk/

http://www.twin-turbo.co.uk
http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/default.asp

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