Nitro N1200-VX Helmets

[Verity]

well the s500air at least looks nice, the s500 looks dull (but then it's not all about looks)

You got it right with your last comment (it's not all about looks), the fit is the single most important feature of a helmet - it's a piece of safety gear !!!
As other members have mentioned, do the rounds of the bike shops in your area and try, try and try some more.

[Spyked]

I've had a Shark S500 for a couple of years, comfortable and well made for the money, bit noisy though. Earplugs are a must, but that seems to be a fact of life with most of the reasonably priced helmets.