A Helmet In Your Size - Shark SKWAL 2 Owner's Manual

A HELMET IN YOUR SIZE

WARNING! No helmet can protect
the wearer from all foreseeable
high or low speed impacts. However, for
maximum protection, the helmet must be
of proper fit and the chin strap must be
securely fastened as described in this
manual. Failure to have a proper fit and
to securely fasten the chin strap is dange-
rous, as the helmet could come off in an
accident, resulting in severe head injury
or death.
CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
Each helmet is designed to corres-
pond to a head measurement (from for
XS up to XL). To measure your head size,
wrap a tape measure horizontally around
your head at a height of approximately
one inch (2.5cm) above your eyebrows.
If your head measurement falls between
two sizes, first try on the smaller helmet.
However, because of different head
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shapes, this size reference can only be
considered as a guide. For maximum pro-
tection, it is necessary to check that the
helmet is well suited for the shape of your
head. When trying a brand new helmet,
make sure that your head is pushed into
the helmet as far as possible, with the
front part just above your eyebrows, and
with the chin strap securely fastened as
described on the next page.
1. The helmet should feel very snug all
around your head and fairly tight on the
cheek pads. If not, it is too big for you;
select a smaller size.
See figure A.
2. With the chin strap properly fastened
(see instructions), be sure that the helmet
cannot be moved excessively from side to
side or up and down.
You should feel the skin of your head and
face being pulled as you move the helmet.
If not, the helmet is too big for you; select
B
a smaller size. See figure B.
3. Grasp the back of the helmet at the
base and attempt to pull the helmet
off your head. Next, push the helmet
upwards from beneath the
guard. You should push and pull with
relatively significant force. If the helmet
starts to come off, the helmet is too big
for you; select a smaller size.
4. Bend your head forward as far as pos-
sible. The chin guard must not touch your
chest. See figure C.
5. Bend your head backwards as far as
possible. The helmet shell must not touch
your back. See figure D.
Never wrap your hair inside the
helmet, or place anything in or on your
hair inside the helmet. Never insert
padding to modify the position of the
helmet on the head.
If you have any questions about properly
sizing your helmet, see your retailer for
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A HELMET IN YOUR SIZE
assistance.
Each of these tests must be repeated
throughout the life of the helmet, as the
comfort padding may wear or change
chin
over time. If, during the life of your helmet,
your helmet does not maintain the correct
fit, you must replace the helmet.
WARNING! Never lend your helmet
to others without insuring a proper
fit in accordance with these instructions.
WARNING! If you cannot obtain
a proper fit in accordance with
these instructions, DO NOT USE THE
HELMET. Select a different helmet size or
model.
Sizing (cm)
M
XS 53/54
L
S 55/56 XL
D
57/58
59/60
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