Thanks again for the sources, folks. I was aware of the many good online dealers but primarily wanted some place to actually try a bunch on to compare comfort and fit. (working up a Christams list
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I am looking for an SA - everyone else has appropriately responded to why. Some helmets are shaped differently - Arai is one. Also I compared some of the ventilation systems. Do they work?? Some have the vent holes flowing through to thick pads behind them - seems like it would block the airflow - Any comments? G-force appears like it would flow much better than Simpson but don't know.
I went to Smiley's in Houston (Woodlands) yesterday and they had a few. Will try other places as I get close.
Like they say - If you have a $20 head then wear a $20 helmet
Thanks again.
JT