Does the Ecrin Roc always sit really high on people's heads? I tried one on and it looked, well, goofy. I could live with goofy, but I want to make sure that it still protects when its that high.

Yes, it was all properly adjusted in the forehead, but the suspension held it quite high.

Are they all like this? Also, the suspension system webbing is sewn at the factory so that part its not adjustable.

Ideas, experience?

They follow the same design pattern as construction hard hats. You never see foam lining in Hard Hats because it still transfers ALOT of energy into your body. With the suspension system, it actually deflects heavy objects to the sides. In one case I saw while working offshore, a 50+ Lbs. Shackle fell from some scaffolding directly on a man's head from about 70 ft. Instead of killing him it was deflected and broke his shoulder. Foam would surely not have had this outcome.

The suspension and as result helmet sitting high, is by design. This is a hard shell helmet so you need that gap to take a hit to the head. If it wasn't there you'd have to absorb that energy with your skull or neck. Other helmets on the market have foam inside them to absorb the energy. For this reason the Ecrin Roc is better in my opinion. The foam will degrade and you will lose protection over time.

Wanted to follow up this question by saying that I bought the Ecrin Roc. Two things about it. This helmet does indeed sit high, at least on my head. I popped out one of the suspension webbing connections and the webbing is sewn together, so the height on which it sits on your head is indeed, as Bryan said, not adjustable. So, you're kind of stuck with how high it sits on your head. THAT SAID, I really like this helmet. The speed adjust wheels make it so fast to pop this thing on your head and turn the little wheels till it is snug. Clip the chin strap and boom, you're done adjusting. The ventilation is really nice and breezy in the summer, and the headlamp clips work perfectly. Some reviewers have said this helmet is heavy on your head, but once I put it on, its so comfy I forget I'm even wearing it. This helmet is a classic for a reason.

Yes it does. The suspension allows for this which in turn allows for more ventilation and a place to put a route map on an alpine ascent or to hide a beanie before you want to actually put it on.