More and more snowboarders are wisely using helmets. Helmets
dramatically reduce head trauma when experiencing a fall. Especially
when venturing off-piste on rocky or woody terrain wearing a helmet
can be a genuine life saver. As the cost of a helmet is hardly more
than one or two ski passes, one should consider buying a helmet.
Furthermore, you may notice that the really good and cool riders
all wear helmets.
How to fit a Helmet
The most important thing when buying a helmet is that it fits properly
on your head. It should be comfortable and offer you the best protection.
- Measuring Tape. Your helmet
size is determined by the circumference of your head and is measured
by wrapping a tape measure around your head.
- Putting on Helmet. Align the
front of the helmet above your eyebrows and hold both straps until
the helmet fits well.
- Check for Gaps. Make sure there
are no unwanted gaps between the helmer linig and your head. In
addition, make sure the back of the helmet does not touches the
back of your neck.
- Snugness. The helmet should
fit snug and nicely and when shaking ones head should not move.
- Goggle Test. Try one your favorite
pair of Snowboarding or Ski Goggles and make sure they fit properly
on your helmet.
Please note that the producers of helmets all have different ideas
on the shape of a human head. Although the size might be right the
shape of the helmet mind not fit your particular style skull.
Coversion Table
Below is a table that you can use to convert the circumference
of your head in centimeters or inches into a helmet size.
Centimeters |
Inches |
Fitted hat Size |
48 |
18 7/8 |
6 |
49 |
19 3/8 |
6 1/8 |
50 |
19 5/ 8 |
6 1/4 |
51 |
20 |
6 3/8 |
52 |
20 1/2 |
6 1/2 |
53 |
20 7/8 |
6 5/8 |
54 |
21 1/4 |
6 3/4 |
55 |
21 5/8 |
6 7/8 |
56 |
22 |
7 |
57 |
22 3/8 |
7 1/8 |
58 |
22 3/4 |
7 1/4 |
59 |
23 1/4 |
7 3/8 |
60 |
23 5/8 |
7 1/2 |
61 |
24 |
7 5/8 |
62 |
24 3/8 |
7 3/4 |
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