Checking That The Helmet Fi Ts Properly - SCHUBERTH S1 PRO Manual

C. CHOOSING A HELMET THAT 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.8. "Retention
system"), check whether the helmet is the right size for you and fi ts
properly.
Step 1: Check that all pads of the interior lining press fi rmly
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
fi eld 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 fi rmly 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 fi ts
properly.
Ideally, confi rm your choice by going for a test ride.
Caution:
Never ride with a helmet that doesn't fi t properly!
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