Checking That The Helmet Fits Properly - SCHUBERTH J1 Manual Del Usuario

C. CHOOSING HELMET TH T FITS PROPERLY
3. CHECKING THAT THE HELMET FITS PROPERLY
With the helmet on and the chinstrap fastened and properly adjusted
(important: for chinstrap adjustment, see Section D.9. "Retention
system"), check whether the helmet is the right size for you and fits
properly.
Step 1: Check that all pads of the interior lining press firmly
against your head without being uncomfortable:
a) Top centre pads
b) Cheek pads
c) Headband padding (especially in forehead area).
If the pressure is uncomfortable or possibly even
painful, try the next size up.
Step 2: Check that the helmet gives you an adequate peripheral
field of vision. Lateral limitation of vision is normal with
any helmet due to its design but it should not feel
distracting or unduly restrict your vision.
Step 3: Hold both sides of the helmet firmly with your hands and
move the helmet up and down. Try also to rotate the
helmet. You should be able to feel the helmet moving
your head and the surface of your face. If it is too easy
to move the helmet, it is too large! Try a smaller size.
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Step 4: With the helmet on, take hold of the chin section of the
helmet and try removing the helmet from your head in a
backwards direction. If you can do that, the helmet is too
large or the chinstrap adjusted too loosely. For your own
safety, use a smaller size or re-adjust the chinstrap as
necessary.
Step 5: With the helmet on, hold the back of the helmet with both
hands and try tipping the helmet forwards over your
head. If you can remove the helmet this way, either the
chinstrap is adjusted too loosely or the helmet is too
large. Re-adjust the chinstrap or choose a smaller helmet.
Repeat the verification steps until you have found the correct helmet
size.
Ideally, confirm your choice by going for a test ride.
Caution:
Never ride with a helmet that doesn't fit properly!
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