I've got a RJays TourTech TSS, and while I find it ok, even the internat sun visor (I wear glasses) I wouldn't buy one again. Main reason in the weight. I didn't realise how heavy they are until I picked up my 30+ year old Aria CLC helmet at the same time I had the RJays in the other hand. I don't know or care what they weigh, but the difference was astounding. I'd be guessing to say that the words "light" and "Flip-face" don't co-incide with "$200 to $300".
I also have a Shark RSR Carbon for more sporting rides, and whilst I love the functionality of a flip face, I find the lighter helmet helps with reducing fatigue.
For me personally as a rider, on that budget, I'd go for a lighter full-face over a flip-face, unless you can find one that is light, as well as quiet. The Tourtech is neither, but I've seen them on special for $299.
One that might be suitable is the Nolan range of "crossover" helmets. The N43/N44 looks a bit weird at first sight, but the more I look at them, the more sense they make, particularly for pillions, as they are so modular. While not a proper flip face design, they are convertible to one of a number of configurations, one or two of which, might be useful.
Having made that suggestions, St George might chime in here and tell you about his wife's helmet, as I think that from memory, it is one of these models. If Casey wears a Nolan, they must be OK, so St George might be on to a good thing!
How does Terese find the Nolan, Gregory?
One more thing, I find the flip down sunscreen good, as I wear glasses, and whilst I could have my prescription sunnies on, sometimes it's just more convenient to flip the sun-visor thing down. I don't find it helps to keep the sun out of my eyes, but I'll have to admit that it I flip the chin peice up when I'm into a low sun, I can use it very effectively to angle my head to avoid the sun. I don't think that the TourTech is designed to be used with the chin peice up though....
