Why presta?

[Weedylot]

I probably missed any discussion on this topic but, why do presta valves exist? Is there an advantage to using them? What am I missing?

 

[Dave31]

I probably missed any discussion on this topic but, why do presta valves exist? Is there an advantage to using them? What am I missing?

Presta vs Schrader valves by Jobst Brandt

Presta and Schrader Valves

 

[Weedylot]

Thanks for the links Fairracing!
I suspected prestas were mostly used on skinny rims. I have one presta equipped tube on the Whizzer which means I now must carry or attach an adapter. I bent the dang ding dere when I first fumbled with it.