Originally Posted by
B. Carfree
No, the V-1 Pro had an early version of plastic break-away straps. In fact, this was a selling point. In the event that the helmet got caught on something while sliding along the ground, the straps were designed to give way in order to lessen the twisting of the neck. Bell's earlier helmets had the metal D-loops that wouldn't give way.
They were nice helmets, especially if one wanted to increase one's neck strength.
Hmmm don't recall that... But then again, along the way, I may have substituted straps from something else. I had my old V-1 Pro out in the garage until a couple of years ago... all covered in sweat and looking well used.