Finding a helmet that is fully functional and protective without breaking the bank can seem like a daunting task, just from the sheer number of manufacturers and models of helmets that are out there, but honestly it'll all boil down to a couple pretty simple things: keeping you safe, feeling comfortable, and having a couple technical features that make your life a little bit easier. The Giro Avera comes with MIPS, which at this point is honestly just the direction all helmets - ski, bike, you name it - are going because it's significantly better at reducing the risk of concussions. Giro uses what they call "In-Mold Construction" which in addition to being a safer construction just makes the fit a little bit more comfortable and natural feeling on your head. Finally, there's nothing too fancy feature-wise here, but you get a venting system and an adjustable Boa on the back to dial in the fit which is honestly all you really need.