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Simpson make fine safety products. Of note, Bill Simpson, company founder, was pushed out of his own company. He markets a new line of safety gear, but the name of the new product escapes me... G-Force maybe??

Anyway, sage advice when spending $300 or so dollars. You want to be as comfortable as possible. What seems a "little snug" standing or sitting in a showroom will likely become "unbearable" when you sit in it for 20-30 minutes at a time as you will during your DE Events. If you wear glasses, bring them with you, to make sure the eye port is large enough and to make sure you can actually get them on once the helmet is in place. You may also consider that knowadays, instructors use in-car communicators. I mention this because you may be "cramming" an earpiece inside your helmet as well.

Not sure if you are looking for an Open face or Full face helmet, but try them both on and see what makes you more comfortable. Some will argue the dangers of either in an airbag equipped car, but its your knoggin when all is said and done.