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Helmet??? Most definitely.
Retrospectly, the only time that I, knowingly, benefitted by one (other than a few minor tree branch clunks) was when I was walking my mtb across a short patch of turf (built by the forest service) over a seasonal stream (that I’ve ridden across over a dozen times in previous seasons). The earlier spring runoff had undermined the support system of this turf bridge even though on the surface it appeared fine/dry and had supported horseback riders just minutes before. The turf suddenly gave way under my feet and I fell 5′ at an angle striking some boulders and cracking my helmet over the occiput…saved me, at minimum, a concussion and likely a subdural hematoma (likely a roadbike helmet wouldn’t have adequately covered the occiput).
Thank you Specialized.