LIGHT HELMETS LS2 Youth Football Helmet User Guide

LIGHT HELMETS LS2 Youth Football Helmet

STEP ONE

Measure Head Circumference

• Use a fabric or paper tape measure (or string and ruler) to find the head circumference in inches.
• Make sure the tape measure touches the following points on the head:
  • 1 inch above the browline
  • ½ inch above the ears
  • Occipital bone on the back of the head

Note:
For those with thicker hair, compress the tape measure until feeling the hair “push back” or create slight resistance to the tape measure. This will serve as a good approximation for the helmet fit.

STEP TWO

Select The Helmet Size

CHOOSE HELMET SIZE

• Refer to the size chart for a starting point in selecting helmet size. You may need to go up or down in size after checking for proper fit.
• Varsity helmets include a dual-density two-piece Armor Foam liner and are generally used for larger and faster players at the high school level and above. Typically, 14 years old and older.
• Youth helmet shells are 5% smaller than the Varsity helmet shells and include a single-density one-piece Armor Foam liner. Youth helmets are typically for kids under 14 and below the high school football level.
• If an athlete’s head size is directly in between sizes, choose the larger size helmet.

STEP THREE

Learn About The Light Fitting System

The LIGHT LS2 helmet comes equipped with 15 (Youth) or 17 (Varsity) round fit pads installed in the helmet. The fit pads are attached to the Armor Foam liner by hook & loop fasteners in the locations identified in Picture A and Picture B .

Each LS2 also comes with six fitment shims which are identified in Picture C. Every individual has a unique head size and the location (and number) of the fitment pads can be changed in order to customize the best fit.

Additional fit pads and fit pad shims can be purchased from the LIGHT Helmets’ website. LIGHT also has half-thickness fit pads which can be used in situations where the standard fit pads are too thick and the fit is too tight.

STEP FOUR – A

Put On The Helmet And Adjust The Fit

HELMET

• Hold the helmet with thumbs over the bottom of the jaw pads. Place index fingers into ear holes and pull down the helmet into position.
• If the helmet fits too lose you can use the provided fitment shims to secure a better fit. The fitment shims are designed to be installed underneath the fitment pads and can be placed in any location in order to customize the fit of the helmet.
• If the helmet fits too tight and moving the fit pads does not help to achieve a good fit, please call or email LIGHT Helmets to explore changing the size of the liner in the helmet or utilizing half-thickness fit pads.
• The fit pads and shims utilize extra strength hook & loop fasteners in order to keep the pads secure within the helmet.
• Please take care when removing the fit pads and shims from the helmet so that you do not rip the hook & loop fasteners off of the helmet.

STEP FOUR – B

Put On The Helmet And Adjust The Fit

JAW PADS

• The LIGHT LS2 comes with a standard-size jaw pad and one (Youth) or two (Varsity) sets of jaw pad shims. The jaw pad shims are designed to be installed underneath the jaw pads and multiple shims can be stacked in order to customize the fit.
• LIGHT Helmet jaw pads are attached with extra strength hook & loop fasteners. The jaw pads should fit firm against the jaw; however, should not cause significant compression of the jaw pad foam.
• Additional jaw pad shims can be purchased from the LIGHT Helmets website. Please take care when removing the jaw pads and jaw pad shims from the helmet so that you do not rip the hook & loop fasteners off of the helmet.

STEP FOUR – C

Put On The Helmet And Adjust The Fit

CHINSTRAP

• The chin straps need to be thread FLAT and UNDER the face mask.
• The player should hold the chin cup firmly in place on his/her chin while the chin straps are attached AND adjusted. The player should not let go of the chin cup until instructed to do so by the person attaching and adjusting the chin straps.
• Adjust and fasten the top straps and then the bottom straps.
• Measure to make certain that the buckles are the same distance from the end of the strap on both sides.
• Once chin straps are adjusted for proper fit, the athlete should feel firm pressure and still be able to open his/her mouth like a yawn.
• Chin straps SHOULD NOT be adjusted once properly fit. Loosening the chin straps alters the proper fit of a helmet.

STEP FIVE

Check The Final Fit

If the helmet does not meet ALL of the following checklist items, the player needs a different size and/or a different style of helmet:

1. The helmet rests 1” above the eyebrow.
2. The player’s ear canal is lined up with the helmet’s ear holes, and you can see the player’s ear canal through the helmet’s ear holes.
3. The player’s Occipital bone is completely covered by and touching the back of the helmet. The person fitting the helmet should be able to slide a hand under the back edge of the helmet, but not be able to go past the Occipital bone.
4. Check for movement. Instruct the player to keep his/her head still while you turn the helmet side-to-side and up-and-down. Look for the player’s forehead skin to move with the helmet.
   • The player’s skin moving with the helmet indicates a good fit.
   • If the helmet moves independently of the player’s forehead skin, the helmet is too big. Put the player in a smaller size helmet.
   • If the helmet touches the player’s eyebrows when the helmet is moved up and down, the helmet is too big. Put the player in a smaller size helmet.
5. Have the player remove the helmet, and check for:
   • Red mark on the forehead – This indicates a good fit.
   • White mark on the forehead – This indicates the helmet is too tight. Put the player in a larger size helmet.

Warnings, Terms, and Conditions

NO HELMET CAN PREVENT SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL.

Do not use this helmet to butt, ram, or spear an opposing player. This is in violation of the football rules and such use can result in severe head or neck injuries, paralysis, or death to you and a possible injury to your opponent.

Contact in football may result in concussion-brain injury which no helmet can prevent. Symptoms include loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, headache, nausea, or confusion. If you have symptoms immediately stop playing and report them to your coach. Do not return to a game or practice until all symptoms are gone and you have received medical clearance. Ignoring this warning may lead to another and more serious or fatal brain injury.

1. This helmet must be properly fitted. See fitting instructions.
2. DO NOT modify, change, or alter this helmet in any way.
3. No headgear can protect against all possible impacts. For best performance, must be fitted and attached properly according to manufacturer fitting instructions.
4. The projected life of this product is ten years. To be recertified by LIGHT Helmets ONLY. Must be reconditioned every two years to uphold the warranty.
5. Helmet protection can be seriously reduced by accidental, incidental, or intentional contact with common substances. (e.g.: certain solvents, cleaners, hair treatments, etc.)

Damage may or may not be visible to the user. Use ONLY LIGHT Helmets paints, cleaners, or wax. See instructions at www.LIGHTHelmets.com.

1. Football is a dangerous contact sport. Use this helmet at your own risk.
2. Read this entire Brochure before putting on or attempting to fit the helmet.
3. Each time you play football you potentially risk head, brain, neck, and facial injuries, including paralysis or death. Before using this helmet, you need to understand these risks so you may try to reduce them.
4. When you play, keep your head up. Do not use this helmet or the facemask to butt, ram, spear, or strike another player. This is a violation of football rules and may result in severe brain and/or neck injury, including paralysis or death, to you or your opponent. There is also the risk of injury as a result of accidental contact with this helmet. Use this helmet and all football equipment properly and follow all rules of play.
5. This helmet and facemask WILL NOT prevent head, brain, neck, or facial injuries from intentional or accidental contact.
6. Do not play if you are injured. Contact in football may result in CONCUSSIONS-BRAIN INJURY. Symptoms include loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, loss of balance, headache, neck or spine pain, nausea, vomiting, or confusion. If you experience any of these symptoms or other symptoms you believe may be the result of an impact on the head, immediately stop playing and report them to your coach, trainer, doctor, and parents. Do not return to a game, practice, or contact until all symptoms are gone for an extended period of time and you receive medical clearance.
7. Fit your helmet using the LIGHT Helmets Fitting Instructions before playing or practicing.
8. For more information on concussions go to the Center for Disease Control Resource Center at https://www.cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/clinicians/resource_center/complications_of_concussion.html.

References

• LIGHT Helmets
• Resource Center

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