Giro Helmet User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
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 theres one thats going to  
fit you. If the helmet you now own doesnt fit on your head leaving little  
room between your head and the padded liner, exchange it for one that does.  
If you bought a Sonicmodel, 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 wont be able to see hazards like cliff edges and young  
freestyle prodigies. If the front is too high, youll look like a geek and your  
helmet will not provide as much protection as when positioned properly  
(Figure 1). Try strapping your goggles on. If the helmet is on correctly you  
wont be able to scratch your forehead.  
Figure 1  
Right  
Wrong  
Youve no doubt noticed the straps hanging off your helmet. As plush as  
they are, theyre not there just to warm your cheeks. They are designed to  
keep your helmet on by buckling under your lower jaw. If your straps arent  
adjusted right, your helmet wont 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 Oring.  
HOW TO FURTHER POSITION STRAPS AROUND EARS  
If you have a Nine.9, S4, SST, or Sonic youll 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 Weatherstripvent plugs and ear flaps. Both help  
keep winter cold, 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 its 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 cant 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.  
Giro snowsport chinguards and visors are attached with bolts. Be sure to  
check these bolts, and retighten if necessary (using a 3MM 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 childs) 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 didnt 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 dont 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 which it was purchased, with a letter indicating the  
specific reason youre 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 helmets 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 EN 1078.  
Giro is an Official US Ski Team Supplier.  
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R E G I S T E R H E R E F O R G I R O ' S  
HEY!!! C R A S H R E P L A C E M E N T P R O G R A M  
83F  
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What helmet did you buy?  
1. Ravine 2. Chute 3. Pitch 4. Bugaboo 5. Flint 6. Nine™  
2
1. Mr.  
2. Ms.  
First Name:  
3. Miss  
Initial:  
4. Ms.  
Last Name:  
3
Address/Number and Street:  
City:  
Apt.#:  
Zip:  
State:  
Phone Number:  
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5
6
Date of Purchase:  
month  
year  
Serial Number:  
(located on hard shell, under ear pad)  
Why did you choose this helmet? (top 2 reasons)  
1. Received as a gift 4. Quality/Durability 7. Great Ventilation  
2. Crash Program  
3. Color/Graphics  
5. Great Fit  
6. It's a Giro  
8. Salesperson rec.  
9. It's Lightweight  
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8
9
Is this your: 1. First snowsport helmet  
Is this your first Giro helmet? 1. Yes  
What other brands did you consider?  
2. Replacement helmet  
2. No  
1. Bell  
2. Boeri  
3. Briko  
4. Carrera  
5. Leedom  
7. Jofa  
8. RED (Burton)  
9. Other  
6. Louis Garneau  
How many days per year do you snowboard or ski?  
1. 1-5 2. 6-10 3. 11-20 4. More than 20 days/year  
10  
11  
For which sports/activities will this helmet be used?  
1. Snowboarding 2. Sking 3. Ski-boarding 4. Other  
12  
13  
Your Date of Birth:  
month  
day  
year  
What other sports do you participate in?  
1. Road Cycling  
2. Mountain Biking  
3. Running  
5. Hiking  
9. Golf  
6. Backpacking  
7. Tennis  
8. Skateboarding  
10. Team Sports  
11. Motor Sports  
12. Other  
4. Inline Skating  
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15  
Including children, what are the ages of the other people that live in your house?  
Male:  
Education (please check categories which apply):  
1. High School 3. Completed College  
2. Some College 4. Graduate School  
Which best describes your family income?  
1. Under $15,000 4. $35,000-$49,999  
years  
Female:  
years  
16  
17  
7. $100,000-$149,999  
2. $15,000-$24,999 5. $50,000-$74,999 8. Over $150,000  
3. $25,000-$34,999 6. $75,000-$99,999  
In the last six months have you or others in your household:  
1. Purchased clothes through the mail? 6. Purchased two or more books?  
2. Purchased gifts through the mail? 7. Purchased casettes/CDs?  
3. Worked in your garden?  
4. Traveled on vacation  
5. Purchased PC or PC software?  
8. Donated to wildlife or  
environmental causes?  
9. Donated to charities?  
THANK YOU FOR FILLING OUT THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. WE VALUE YOUR ANSWERS AND INPUT. PLEASE CHECK HERE IF YOU WOULD PREFER  
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