[Partial QUOTE=Fangowolf;14793539]Okay I admit it ....So now I'm thinking I will need a helmet at some point. I'm looking at the price spread and I see $20-$180. I can see some big differences between 20 and 60-70 ish helmets, above that and it is getting fuzzier. Any non speed reasons to go over 80 ish for a helmet?[/QUOTE]
Before we beat this to death with electrons and without mentioning that most all wrecks occur within a few miles of the home; Suggest
www.amazon.com and enter: bike helmet adult and then click go.
Seems to be more helmets and choices that grains of sand on a beach. If price is the issue then why not something like this one (from many):
http://www.amazon.com/Bicycle-Helmet...e+helmet+adult
"Adult Bicycle Helmet Men Mountain Bike Cycling Safety Guard # M L + Visor RED"
Its just $12.95 with free shipping!! And it has those air holes you mentioned also.
Hope that helps!