It was time for a new helmet. Went to see Erik at Apex.
He recommended an Arai, of course. He gave me the spiel and measured my head, and I thought "yeah, yeah -a helmet is a helmet".
After he was done and I tried on the various Arai models, I came to realize that there is a huge difference in helmets and the way they are manufactured. He even matches online deals.
Really appreciated Erik's time and patience. If you're considering a new helmet (regardless of the brand), I would encourage you to stop by at Apex in Colo Spgs. Always great to support a local shop and MRA racer!
Apex website: http://www.apexsportsinc.com/