How to Find the Right Fit for Shark Helmets Malaysia
Finding the right fit for helmets is crucial in ensuring that the whole safety features of the helmet can take effect once an accident occurs. For Shark Helmets, there is a safety fit standard that consumers can consult.
For instance Slingshot Helmet Supply which carries Shark Motorcycle Helmets in Malaysia can measure the rider’s head to get the corresponding size of helmet. The sizing guide can be found from Shark Helmet’s official webpage here.
Motorcycling blog motosport.com says before determining the size of the helmet, the rider should first be aware of the shape of his head. This is because this is the basis of the fit of every motorcycling helmet. American Motorcyclist Association
“These often range across three primary designations - long oval, intermediate oval, and round oval. Long Oval - Shaped for a head which is longer front-to-back (from forehead to the back of the skull) than it is side-to-side (ear to ear). Intermediate Oval - Shaped for a head which is slightly longer front-to-back than it is side-to-side. Most motorcycle helmets will fall into this category as it is the most common head shape; if a helmet does not state its shape, this is usually it. Round Oval - Shaped for a head which has almost identical front-to-back and side-to-side measurements. Once the head shape is determined, it is easier to filter the enormous selection of available motorcycle helmets.”
Read more of their helmet sizing tips here.
Consumer website Helmets.org meanwhile shared a sizing guide that consumers planning to buy helmets online can use. In the guide that they posted in their official website, they shared a generic helmet sizing chart and how to properly measure one’s head. They also reiterated that head shapes also play a crucial role in getting the right fit. Safety Helmet and Assessment Rating Programme
“To find your approximate helmet size, measure around your head just above the eyebrows and use the table below. This is an approximate chart. Manufacturers do not always use the same size labels for a given circumference, and some are creative with small/medium or medium/large labels. In addition to sizes, helmet shapes vary among manufacturers. You will have to try the helmet on to determine if it fits the shape of your head. A helmet that is fitted and adjusted properly should feel snug but not tight, and should not move from side-to-side or front-to-back.”
Check out the rest of their sizing guide here.
Finding the right helmet size is indeed crucial in ensuring that the safety features of the helmet is in full force.
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