warninG : no helmet can pro-
tect the wearer from all fo-
reseeable high or low speed impacts.
However, for maximum protection,
the helmet must be of proper fit and
the chin strap must be securely faste-
ned as described in this manual.
Failure to have a proper fit and to se-
curely fasten the chin strap is dange-
rous, as the helmet could come off in
an accident, resulting in severe head
injury or death.
A helmet in your size :
For a helmet to provide effective protec-
tion while remaining comfortable, it has
to be perfectly suited to its user. Choosing
the correct size is essential.
•
Measure the circumference of your head
with a tape measure, positioning it about
2 cm above your eyebrows : this is
where your head is the largest. Once you
have taken this measurement, compare
it to the table of sizes. Try the size of
Race-R helmet closest to the measu-
rement obtained, starting with the size
smaller than your head measurement. If
you feel that the contact is too hard, try
the larger size.
a helmet in your Size • un caSque à votre taille
Sizing (cm)
XS
53/54
S
55/56
M
57/58
L
59/60
XL
61/62
Your head should be held quite firmly but
you should feel no discomfort.
•
Tests for size must be carried out with
the chin strap tightened (please refer to
the section on page 12-13 for instructions
on tightening the chin strap). Check that
you have good vertical and horizontal
visibility.
Check that your head can carry out all of
these movements without any particular
discomfort.
•
Check that when the chin strap is
tightened, the helmet cannot be removed
from your head when you try to move it
forward by force.
If the helmet comes off or nearly comes
off, it is too big or else the chin strap is
not correctly tightened. Keep trying on
helmets until you find the ideal size.
WARNINg :
do not lend your helmet,
even for a short journey, if its size is
not perfectly suitable. For each use of
your helmet, it is absolutely necessary
to make sure that the helmet is well
positioned on your head, and that the
chin strap is properly adjusted, following
the instructions of this manual (see page
12-14).
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