Aug. 22, 2022, 8:58 a.m. -  Andrew Major

I never tried on a V1 so can’t say how the two compare. I will say I’m very sensitive to pressure points. As I mentioned, before switching to full faces I was generally only mountain biking in pad fit helmets - or helmets with retention systems that compliment pad fit - because that resolved the intense headaches I would get after a couple hours of pedaling. Zero issues wearing this lid for hours of riding. I was in it for over 4hrs one day last week and took it off twice.   . One thing about reviewing gear that I find weird is how it highlights weird anatomical stuff (aren’t we all just our own unique humans…). Apparently I have quite high ears compared to other people?  There are quite a few helmets - including this Kali - where the retention system almost doesn’t clear them. I’ve never talked to anyone else with the same concern/issue and it’s with enough lids I assume someone with higher-enough ears than mine would be aware they always need to try on lids. Otherwise between the range of includes pads I wouldn’t have qualms about ordering one direct.