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Owner’s Manual
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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
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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 cu
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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, 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
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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
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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. Part #140191022 5/00
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REGISTER HERE FOR GIRO'S 83F HEY!!! CRASH REPLACEMENT PROGRAM 1 What helmet did you buy? 1. Ravine™ 2. Chute™ 3. Pitch™ 4. Bugaboo™ 5. Flint™ 6. Nine™ 2 1. Mr. 2. Ms. 3. Miss 4. Ms. First Name: Initial: Last Name: 3 Address/Number and Street: Apt.#: City: State: Zip: Phone Number: 4 Date of Purchase: month year 5 Serial Number: (located on hard shell, under ear pad) 6 Why did you choose this helmet? (top 2 reasons) 1. Received a
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USA Europe Giro Sport Design Giro Ireland Ltd. (warranty card 83F only) Industrial Estate, Newcastle P.O. Box 46043 West Place First Denver, CO 80201-6043 County Limerick, Ireland Class Tel. 831 457 4476 Tel.+353 69 61544 Stamp Fax. 831 457 4444 Austria Here Canada Muller G.m.b.H. Bay 147, 2760 45th Ave. SE Bahnhofgurtel, 46 Postfach Calgary, AB 1192 Canada T2B 3M1 A-8021 Graz, Austria GIRO DISTRIBUTOR: Tel. 800 991 7890 Tel. +43 316 717007-0 New Zealand Germany W.H. Worrall & Co., Ltd.
