Thought I might "jump in" on the thread, as I've been told "if it doesn't require a helmet, you won't do it!!". Brain buckets have to be fitted properly with/without a beanie. I happen to have two beanies: a thin Nike for warm spring days and very common on the hockey rink. A warmer RED snowboarding cap for colder slope days. My helmet needs minor tweaking according to which "cap" is nesting on my coiff. Helmet hair is a right to a pint at the end of the day
Secondly, trauma injuries are not necessarily consequential but if wearing a helmet offers even the remotest safety net, isn't that better than what potentially could be the outcome? My "lid" saved me from a major concussion this season but did not prevent a root canal (impact of a fall on ice killed a tooth root when my head snapped back). Road or slope' pizza' is NOT a personal option. Secondly, role modeling is equally important: if we expect our kids/grandchildren to wear a 'lid', shouldn't we??
On a lighter note, treat it as an 'accessory'. Modify it, like your ride, to suit your style. ie. Does a jacket with orange accents require a helmet with orange flames???
As mentioned, there are plenty of options out there but the ultimate choice remains with the person at the helm.
Terryl
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