Thanks for the links ^^^ as well as all the input everyone.

So yeah, aren't there different types of helmets that offer varying protection? Like hard shell helmets vs. the styrofoam Toys R Us kind I had when I was 8?

Does anyone know about those Pro-Tec helmets that are meant for the military and the US Department of "Defense?"

I would imagine they must offer at least a step or two up in terms of protection. And they look pretty badass anyway. I wonder if they are comfortable. Unfortunately, I haven't seen that helmet at any of the stores I've checked out.

I was thinking I'd just get one of these hard shell Bell Hemlets:

http://www.amazon.com/Bell-Faction-M...g_bs_3404571_4