Making Sure The Helmet Fits Properly - SCHUBERTH C3 Manual De Usuario

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3. MAKING SURE THE HELMET FITS PROPERLY

Note:
For instructions concerning putting on and taking off the helmet
see section D. of this manual.
Note:
For chin-strap adjustment see section F.8. (retention system) of
this manual.
With the helmet on and the chinstrap fastened and properly adjusted
(important: for chinstrap adjustment, see Section F.8. "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 center pads
b) Cheek pads
c) Crown lining (especially in forehead area).
If the pressure is uncomfortable or 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 (not pulled tight enough).
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
(not pulled tight enough) or the
helmet is too large. Re-adjust the
chinstrap or choose a smaller
helmet.
Repeat these steps until you have found the right helmet size that fits
properly.
Ideally, confirm your choice by going for a test ride.
Warning:
Never ride with a helmet that doesn't fit properly! Failure to have
a proper fit is dangerous as the helmet could come off in an
accident, resulting in severe head injury or death.
Warning:
Never use the helmet with the lining removed! If the lining is not
installed before use, the helmet may not fit properly and could
come off in an accident, resulting in severe head injury or death.
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