A Helmet In Your Size; Choose Your Size - Shark Skwal Manual Del Usuario

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
4
of different head
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