Helmets should be a personal choice! Some wear helmets out of conformity. Some wear helmets because it makes them feel bad ass. Some wear helmets because they are in bed with the insurance company or the helmet manufacturers. Some wear helmets because they are aficionados of bondage, legal or otherwise. The statistics supporting helmet use may never be found, in which case it is a convention.
@@bubstacrini8851 I'd add that a helmet is mostly useful if landing under the reserve. Since JB ain't carrying a reserve either, not much point for a helmet. I guess he could still bump his head on a failed take-off ...