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basicly this is whats its going to go down to poc is probley a lil bit more protection, alittle bit lighter slimmer fit. then R.E.D is a little bit heavier and alot cheeper then poc but basiclt the same protection.
so if u have the money and dont mind spending it, i would go with poc!
it doesn't say it on POC's site, probably for liability reasons, but from what i read online (http://www.thegoodride.com/accessories/protection/844-poc-receptor-bug-helmet-review.html under company info) the EPP liner is built to withstand multiple impacts. Obviously any helmet will be garbage after a huge impact, but from what i read online the POC is better than others at taking more than one, whereas some helmets as you said are literally designed to take just one. Another reason you'd be dumb for buying anything but POC
Also, don't take my word for this, do you own research before you buy and obviously no helmet makes you invincible, but here is the quote from the site: "Don’t wait until it’s too late to protect your thinker. The Receptor Bug is an extremely durable helmet due to the EPP liner that can withstand multiple impacts. After impact, the material simply returns to its initial shape, over and over"
i hope that helps with your decision