| Whether or not you are using Rollerblades for fun | | | | the ground. The straps that go over your ears |
| or exercise you should always wear a helmet. In | | | | should form a perfect 'V' and you should always |
| this article I will tell you how your helmet should fit | | | | make sure that if the helmet has snaps make |
| you and what it feels like when it does fit | | | | sure all of them are snapped. |
| correctly. When you go to the store to buy a | | | | However, your helmet can be too small as well. |
| helmet they usually come in different sizes. | | | | One of the things you will notice if your helmet is |
| Some of them are as | | | | too small is your head will be sore, it will leave |
| follows:smallmediumlargeextra large | | | | marks on your head. And it could even pull on |
| Then some helmets go by age groups such | | | | your hair. Make sure that the chin straps aren't |
| as:toddleryoung adultadult | | | | digging into your skin, and that it feels |
| Always try on the helmet to see how your | | | | comfortable but not too loose either. |
| rollerblading helmet is supposed to fit. Now, you | | | | The purpose of knowing how your rollerblading |
| may be asking how is my helmet supposed to fit, | | | | helmet supposed to fit, is that it keeps you safe. |
| and I'm about to tell you. When you put it on | | | | If your helmet is too big or too small and you fall |
| shake your head around and see if it is loose, or | | | | you could seriously hurt you head, and brain. Each |
| slides on your head. It shouldn't do that if your | | | | year 800 people in the United States die from not |
| roller blading helmet fits. If you can fit more than | | | | wearing a helmet. By knowing how your |
| a finger between your head and the helmet then | | | | rollerblading helmet is supposed to fit could very |
| it's too big as well. Another way to tell how your | | | | well help you in the event that you have an |
| Rollerblading helmet is supposed to fit is, your chin | | | | accident. Helmets decrease the risk of brain or |
| strap should fit snuggly on your chin without | | | | head injury by 88 percent! That is quiet a high |
| hurting you. It should never hand below your chin. | | | | number. |
| Your helmet should also be straight and even with | | | | |