Rather than the helmet or no helmet debate, how about helmets that you don't mind wearing while protecting you? I'm over 50, my days of wanting to look cool for the sake of acceptance are long gone. However, I refuse to wear some of the gear out there for the simple reason it makes you look like a dork. My Head Trip DOT half helmet looks good and is a functional safety item. I wouldn't mind wearing a Davida Lunar or Roof Boxer as a full helmet, but there are no local dealers. I just can't see wearing helmets that make you look like a bobble head on steroids and what's with the bozo colors and designs? If you're going to make safety gear at least make it look good as well as making it functional. Just a thought.
