Giro Helmet User's Manual
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1. 22 T santa cruz california Owner s Manual YOUR OWNER S MANUAL AND REGISTRATION CARD The helmet you have in your hands or maybe it s on your head is a Giro It is constructed with a foam liner and a thermoplastic shell Extensive testing verifies that Giro helmets meet the various shock absorption penetration strap strength and coverage provisions of specific US and International headgear standards Specific standard designations can be found inside your helmet READ THESE WARNINGS 1 All safety equipment has limitations Read and follow all instructions carefully 2 This helmet is intended for only the following activities skiing and snowboarding It is not intended for motorsport moped or other uses 3 This helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the energy absorbing liner This damage may not be visible Therefore if subjected to a severe blow the helmet should be destroyed and replaced even if it appears undamaged 4 No helmet can protect the wearer from all foreseeable accidents Depending on the type of impact even a low speed accident can result in a serious head injury or fatality 5 A helmet can only provide a level of protection for areas that it covers It does not protect the neck 6 Please exercise care and good judgment whenever you ski or snowboard Comply with all safety regulations and do your part to avoid accidents YOU HAVE RESPONSIBILITIES TOO DO Always wear you2. Giro snowsport chinguards and visors are attached with bolts Be sure to check these bolts and retighten if necessary using a Allen wrench or a coin depending on the bolt every time you go out on the slopes Now your helmet should fit properly But be sure to check the adjustment of your or your child s helmet every time you go out on the slopes And call us at 1 800 969 GIRO if you have any questions HOW TO KEEP YOUR HELMET AS GOOD AS NEW First it would help if you didn t bump into anything That can really scratch up the shell not to mention the foam inside High temperatures above 110 F 40 C will melt most plastic shells So don t leave your helmet in your car or anywhere else near direct or indirect heat If your helmet melts it is not covered by our one year warranty We recommend cleaning your helmet with mild soap and water only The helmet may be damaged and rendered ineffective by petroleum and petroleum products cleaning agents paints adhesives and the like without the damage being visible to the user A helmet has a limited life span in use and should be replaced when it shows obvious signs of wear JUST WHAT KIND OF WARRANTY DOES THIS HELMET COME WITH If your Giro Helmet is found to be defective in materials or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase Giro Sport Design will at its sole option either repair or replace the helmet free of charge Just take it into the dealer from whic
3. snow and drips away from your scalp but are easy to remove on warm days or in hot situations On the Nine 9 simply unsnap the ear flap from the liner and slide the chin strap through the ear pad strap loop To remove the S4 ear flaps it s as easy as unsnapping the ear pad from the webbing and pulling out of helmet For additional temperature control the Nine 9 also features a removable neck roll When you are satisfied with your strap adjustments put the helmet on and try to pull it off from the front and back A correctly fitted helmet should be comfortable and should not move forward to obscure vision or rearward to expose the forehead If you can t adjust the helmet to meet these requirements DO NOT USE THE HELMET Replace it with a different size or a different model IF YOU HAVE AN ACCIDENT Remember that this helmet is designed to absorb shock by partial destruction of the energy absorbing liner This damage may not be visible Therefore if subjected to a severe blow the helmet should be destroyed and replaced Fortunately if your Giro helmet is damaged in an accident within three years from its date of purchase Giro will help you replace it Please contact Giro or the Giro Distributor in your country for program details IF YOUR HELMET CAME WITH A CHINGUARD OR VISOR Note that your Giro chinguard was designed for use while skiing and snowboarding Neither the helmet nor the chinguard are intended for moped or motorsport use
4. N 1078 US SKITEAM 4 v Giro is an Official US Ski Team Supplier Part 140191022 5 00 E Giro USA 380 Encino St Santa Cruz CA 95060 PH 831 457 4476 FAX 831 457 4444 Sic Giro Ireland Ltd Newcastle West County Limerick Ireland PH 353 69 61544 FAX 353 69 61550 HEY Ekas debit What helmet did you buy 1 Ravine 2 Chute 3 0 Pitch 4 0 Bugaboo 5 G Flint B Nine i 3 2 3 Ms 3 r3 Miss 4 Ms First Name Initial last Name Address Number and Street Apt City Phone Number re r i Date of Purchase Li month year Serial Number Ld Lp op od located on hard shell under ear pad Why did you choose this helmet top 2 reasons 1 Received as a gift 4 1 Huality Durability 7 2 Great Ventilation 2 13 Crash Program 5 Great Fit 3 2 Color Graphics 6 2 It s a Giro 15 this your I 3 First snowsport helmet 8 2 Salesperson 9 02 It s Lightweight 2 Replacement helmet 15 this your first Giro helmet 1 3 Yes 2 1 Na What other brands did you consider 1 Bell 4 O Carrera 7 3 Jofa 2 13 Boeri 9 Leedom RED Burton 3 2 Briko B C1 Louis Garneau 9 2 Other many days per year do you snowboard or ski I 2 1 5 2 3 6 10 3 2 11 20 3 Mure than 20
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6. days year For which sports activities will this helmet be used 1 Snowboarding 2 Sking 3 33 Ski boarding 4 Other Your Date of Birth month day year What other sports do you participate in 1 Road Cycling 5 L3 Hiking 3 Golf 2 C3 Mountain Biking B Backpacking 10 2 Team Sports 3 3 Running 7 Tennis Motor Sports 4 Inline Skating Skateboarding 12 2 Other Including children what are the ages uf the other peuple that live in your house Male L 1 L Female L L 1 lyears Education please check categories which apply 1 High School 3 Completed College 2 132 Some College 4 Graduate School Which best describes your family income 1 C Under 15 000 4 1 535 000 549 999 7 100 000 5 149 999 2 021 15 000 24 999 5 550 000 374 999 8 23 Over 5150 000 In the last six months have you or others in your household Purchased gifts through the mail Worked in your garden 3 Traveled on vacation 98 L3 Purchased PC software 2 3 4 3 3 25 000 34 999 75 000 99 999 I l 7 Purchased clothes through the mail B 8 Purchased two more books Purchased casettes CDs Donated to wildlife or environmental causes CJ Donated to charities THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS QUESTIONNAIRE WE VAL
7. h it was purchased with a letter indicating the specific reason you re returning the helmet and proof of date of purchase The dealer will then evaluate the claim Giro does not warranty any helmet damaged due to heat Your helmet s serial number can usually be found under the padding that covers your ear On the Nine 9 look under the padding at the crown WHAT DO THE LAWYERS HAVE TO SAY Giro Sport Design warrants to the original purchaser of this product that the product is free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase Except to the extent prohibited by applicable law any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited in duration to the above one year period This warranty does not apply to defects or physical damage resulting from abuse neglect improper repair improper fit alterations or use unintended by the manufacturer This warranty is in lieu of all other agreements and warranties general or special express or implied and no representative or person is authorized to assume liability on behalf of Giro Sport Design in connection with the sale or use of this product Designed by Giro Sport Design Santa Cruz California Manufactured in China If your helmet bears a ASTM designation it meets the essential safety requirements of F2040 If your helmet bears a CE designation it meets the essential safety requirements of EN 1077 or E
8. operly Figure 1 Try strapping your goggles on If the helmet is on correctly you won t be able to scratch your forehead Figure 1 You ve no doubt noticed the straps hanging off your helmet As plush as they are they re not there just to warm your cheeks They are designed to keep your helmet on by buckling under your lower jaw If your straps aren t adjusted right your helmet won t stay on properly So pay attention To adjust them fasten the buckle and tighten the chin strap by pulling on the loose end of the strap until your helmet fits snugly How snugly As snugly as you can without impairing your ability to chew and swallow an energy bar Got it Now make sure the loose end of the strap still loops back up through the rubber O ring HOW TO FURTHER POSITION STRAPS AROUND EARS If you have a Nine 9 S4 SST or Sonic you ll also want to position the strap guides so that they rest just below your ear lobes Figure 2 To do this on the Nine 9 open the Tri Loc Figure 3 and adjust the front and rear straps to move the Tri Loc up or down fore or aft Snap the Tri Loc closed and adjust the other side Readjust the chin strap if necessary On the S4 SST and Sonic adjust the front and rear straps by sliding the strap guide up or down Figure 2 Figure 3 While you have that Nine 9 or S4 in your lap you should practice removing and reattaching the Weatherstrip vent plugs and ear flaps Both help keep winter cold
9. r helmet in the proper position DO Fasten your buckle and tighten your chin strap DO Check your adjustments every time you wear your helmet DO Inspect your helmet regularly for signs of wear or damage DO Exercise care and good judgment whenever you ski or snowboard 1 DON T Wear a helmet that s been in an accident 2 DON T Attach anything to the helmet unless recommended by the manufacturer 3 DON T Wear someone else s helmet 4 DON T Wear anything hard or sharp under your helmet 5 DON T Take unnecessary risks just because you re wearing a helmet In order for your Giro helmet to be effective it must fit properly be worn properly and be properly fastened Which brings us to HOW TO MAKE YOUR HELMET FIT LIKE A GLOVE Giro helmets come in lots of sizes so chances are there s one that s going to fit you If the helmet you now own doesn t fit on your head leaving little room between your head and the padded liner exchange it for one that does If you bought a Sonic model notice that there is a second set of pads included You can customize the fit with these adhesive backed sizing pads to get a snug fit HOW TO ADJUST THE STRAPS The front of your helmet should fall just above your eyebrows If the front is too low you won t be able to see hazards like cliff edges and young freestyle prodigies If the front is too high you ll look like a geek and your helmet will not provide as much protection as when positioned pr
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