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Yarddog
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Not necessarily. But there are other factors to consider such as comfort, features (as you mentioned) and how long you can use the thing before it comes apartI've heard people saying that HJC helmets had liners that were worn after only one or two years. Or crappy visors with mechanisms that don't work very well.
Maybe Schuberth is more expensive in the US, but since I live next door to Germany where they're made, it's not as expensive. I got mine as a bargain and it was under $400 (the Dutch are well known cheapskates)
It's the same as with your other gear: quality has it's price. That is not to say that the most expensive stuff is automatically the best, but somewhere in between lies the truth so to say. The most deciding factor with helmets is obviously how well it fits your head (the shape of it). If it doesn't fit well, the price is not important.
Just choose a helmet that fits well, is comfortable and has the right features (as far they are important for helmets).
Well said...