Expensive helmets... What's the deal?

[Peter P.]

Since you're not in competition, some features will not be of concern to you.

But as helmet prices increase, you do get more ventilation, adjustability, and to each his own, style.

I value the adjustability, particularly for the occipital lobe. Adjusting the height of the retention, as well as easy, on-the-fly tension adjustment, is worth the extra expense to me.