Helmet Adjustment - Side and Chin Straps

Like all helmets it is essential that the Alpine Shield is secure on the head before any climbing is commenced. To fit the Alpine Shield effectively for the first time there are three main adjustments that should be made.

Diagram 1A (right) shows the side straps that will need adjusting.

The first two of these are on the webbing part of the helmet’s cradle and are instrumental in altering the vertical - or top to bottom - fit of the helmet. The third of these, the rear Quik-Clik adjustment (see over) finalizes the fit by adjusting the horizontal (front to back) fit.

Adjusting the side straps - The two side straps (marked on diagram 1a with red dots) are easily adjusted by the use of the plastic slider marked with the arrow. Simply grip the webbing below the slider as well as the slider and pull the slider up the webbing until both straps are snug. At this point the plastic slider will probably be located just under the ears.

Adjusting the chin straps - Once the side straps have been adjusted for the first time, the chin strap can be clicked together and then tightened by pulling the spare webbing. See diagram 2A.

Diagram 2a shows the chin strap adjustments.

At this point it is best to quickly check that the side straps that were altered previously are still tight and correctly positioned.

If not, this time with the chin strap done up, simply make the alterations needed by adjusting the slider then re-tightening the chinstrap.

In general once you have adjusted the side straps for your head, then you shouldn’t need to alter them - unless of course you are fitting a balaclava or hat

Helmet Adjustment - Rear Quik Clik

The rear of the Alpine Shield helmet is simple to adjust with it’s Quik-Clik adjustment system. Adjusting this part of the cradle alters the helmet front to back gripping the rear of the head and the forehead.

Diagram 3A shows the rear Quik Clik adjustment.

To adjust the Quik-Clik first of all find, at the rear of the helmet, the two plastic ‘buttons’ with thumb shaped cups on their inside - one is marked with a red dot on diagram 3A.

To Tighten - simply locate the ‘buttons’ and gently push them outwards while at the same time pushing the cradle together. A clicking sound will be heard as the buttons move on their ratchet link and the helmet will tighten on the head.

To Loosen - simply do the opposite of the above, gently push the buttons and pull the cradle apart.

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