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FITTING THE HELMET TO YOUR HEAD
This helmet can only protect you if it fits well. Be sure to try on differ-
ent sizes and choose the size which feels secure and comfortable on
your head. Never wear anything under your helmet.
POSITIONING
Wear the helmet low in
front to protect the forehead.
Do not wear the helmet tilted
back on the head (Figure A).
FIT
The helmet fits correctly when:
1. The padding holds the helmet firmly in place.
2. The straps have been adjusted, fastened and tightened so that the
FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO GET THE PROPER FIT:
1. Put the helmet on
a. Unthread the chin strap from the
b. Hold the straps out of the way with
c. Position the helmet correctly.
2. Adjust the fit in the crown area
a. The padding should grip the crown of your head firmly,
b. To check the fit, look in the mirror
3. Fit the cheek area
a. The padding in the cheek area reduces side to side helmet
b. The padding should grip the sides of your face very firmly to do this.
4. Fasten the chin strap
a. Thread the loose end of the strap through the Double D-Rings as
b. Pull on the end until the strap is snug, so it is almost uncom-
c. When riding, always wear the helmet with the chin strap in this
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helmet movement is limited.
Double D Rings.
your thumbs while you put the helmet
on (Figure. B)
but comfortably, all the way around.
and rotate the helmet from left to
right and enough to cause the skin
on your forehead to move as the
helmet moves (Diagram 1).
movement.
shown in Figure C.
fortable, and well back against your throat.
position.
Correct
Incorrect
Figure A
Figure B
Figure C
Diagram 1
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