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There are many excellent helmets you can find for $80 right now. My personal list for helmets would be:
1) Smith Variant (Brim optional)
2) Giro G10 (MX optional)
3) Burton Hi-Fi
4) Smith Hustle (next year's updated version between a holt and variant)
Some will get upset with me about this, but I think Berns are a piece of crap compared to the higher end Giro or Smith helmets. I do realize they are price point helmets and have great style for the price, but you stated you were looking for a high quality helmet. While it is true that most helmets over $75 all offer negligibly different protection, they still feel different. Anyway, scout around, you'll find what you are looking for.