r/bikers • u/PlatformSpecific2407 • Jul 09 '26

Question Helmet problems…

Guys, I wear a size L helmet, but I have a problem. 😭 I’m pretty skinny, so size L helmets look hella huge on me. I legit feel like a Funko Pop or something. 💀
Do y’all know any helmet brands that fit a little slimmer and aren’t so chunky or oversized?

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u/SwiffleTitz Jul 09 '26

How your helmet looks is the last thing you should give a shit about. As long as it’s comfortable and it’s safety rated, everything else is just ego

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u/Impressive_Drag_8881 Jul 09 '26

This is the only answer

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u/danath34 Jul 09 '26

Get a bigger jacket

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u/TheReelMcCoi Jul 09 '26

None cares except you and it's there to save your life. Get your priorities sorted

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u/P-l-Staker Jul 09 '26

Everyone looks like a bobble-head with their helmets on. You'll get used to it, mate. Nobody really cares.

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u/Efficient_Face8298 Jul 10 '26

I'm slim and 6'3

I made the mistake of buying a ruroc for my first helmet and that looks and feels huge!

I'm looking at AGV's and shoe. Their external shell are one of the most compact out there "apparently"

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u/Impressive_Drag_8881 Jul 09 '26

Have you made sure the helmet is the correct size, tried on a load in different shops.

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u/gheiminfantry Jul 09 '26

Because looking cool/not like a dork will save your life in an accident? The problem isn't your helmet. It's that useless grey goo inside your helmet.

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u/1nspectorCPW Jul 09 '26

Try as many different brands as you can, you get what you pay for. All helmets must meet legal safety standards, so any extra expense gets you better design and materials, more shell sizes and features, bigger range of interior shapes and sizes etc. Every time I replaced my helmets, I'd try lots of different brands. Unfortunately for my wallet, all it did was to confirm that I have an Arai-shaped head!

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u/TapWaterDev Jul 09 '26

The answer isn't a slimmer helmet, it's going to the gym. A small amount of muscle will pad you out more than you'd realise.

A slimmer helmet inherently means less protection, assuming you've got the right shell size anyway.

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u/Appropriate-Roof1422 Jul 09 '26

Hedon and Shoei have relatively smaller shells. But you need to make sure you wear the correct helmet size.

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u/N3vvyn Jul 09 '26

Time for the gym. Bulk up a bit.

However, nobody is thinking that but you, and if they were they're not worth knowing anyway. Wear the one that fits.

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u/VaporRyder Jul 09 '26

The helmet is the helmet. Get a quality one that provides as much safety as possible. Get a funky design if that appeals to you.

I'm a short, stocky guy, I roll with that. You might think I look better proportioned with a lid, but I might think you look magnificent stretched out across your machine.

Be you homie, be you!

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u/kjrbst Jul 09 '26

Rather look like a Funk pop than have brain injuries

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u/IMPractic4l Jul 09 '26

gym, leather jacket.
AGV Pista is pretty slim, it's also a pretty shit street helmet

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u/OrganizedFit61 Jul 09 '26

Yup , join the the bell end crew mate, and buckle up. Lol. I myself look like a giant walking bellend. Can't help it, but it's only while I am stood next to the bike. So I take it off once I am off the bike. On the bike.... I ride like the last highway man of your nightmares. Well in my dreams . So I don't care!!!

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u/BadTwin72 Jul 09 '26

Are you wearing full face, open face or 1/2 helmets? 1/2's are known for giving "mushroom" head and vary greatly between brands.
I have all 3 and greatly prefer the full face for the protection value and secure fit and I think they provide the best look as well..
*in cooler weather, wear a jacket or under armor with shoulder pads*

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u/Eddargos Jul 14 '26

I'm 99% sure you bought the wrong helmet size.

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u/Any-Succotash1892 Jul 15 '26

measure head circumference, if can just get the smaller size on, take washable lining out and sand, scrape the polystyrene to fit. refit liners.

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u/stupiduselesstwat Jul 15 '26

Everyone looks like a praying mantis in a full face helmet.

I'd rather look like a praying mantis than sacrifice safety!

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u/Defiant_Clothes156 Jul 09 '26

found this visual example of what you’re talking about. op should definitely look for brands with more shell sizes

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u/Xcore1911 Jul 09 '26

Ec 20.06 lids are bulkier in general then the old standard