DC`s are not crap. They just dont suit Shunter and a few others.
DC is a market leader and has been for years. You dont get there by selling crap!!!!!!!!
Some people have got heads for DC`s others dont.
Try on a few pairs and find out what fits your head best.
Its a bit like crash helmets. I remember years ago all my biker mates said you either have an ARAI head or a Shoei head. If one fits the other wont. Doesn`t mean its gash.
Cant you just borrow from the club until you mature to qualified status?