I know a lot of guys here are saying spend your money on a helmet and I do agree but MAKE SURE IT FITS. You need to be fitted for a helmet an $800 shoei NXR is a great helmet and all but if the shape is wrong for your head you may as well have been riding with a Chinese knock off. Everyone has a different shape and size head and different brands accommodate differently. I'm not saying go buy cheap, but buy smart when it comes to your helmet. The guys at Rick Gills are super friendly and take you through how to fit a helmet and they won't push you to buy and particular brand. That being said their range isn't amazing so shop around once you know how to see if it fits properly.