Originally Posted by pinkrobe
Get a road helmet. Same protection as mtn, no useless visor, very light and very ventilated. I have a Katlike Kompact and it is da bomb.
Not good advice. I've never required the protection my helmet provides, but I've had several instances where low branches hit the visor and were deflected before they could hit my eyes. I have a road helmet too, but I would not even think about using it on a trail.