In reply to davidbeynon:
These days helmets have become more common. Even adults are wearing them these days.
Helmet features to look for:
- Ventilation holes with shutters are great
- Should have a adjustable wheel in the back
- Should have something to hold on to your goggles.
But above else, should fit you well. There are also many fancy things like aramide shells, inner and outer shells which can rotate controlledly to reduce twisting injuries, lighter weight, etc.
More protection are starting to go more mean stream. Backprotector and crashpants are also becoming more commen too. I go fully kitted up with helmet, backprotector and crashpants. Considering how often i crash, that probably a good thing...