How to Pump a Riddell Football Helmet
The purpose of pumping up a football helmet is to ensure maximum protection and absorption of contact and collisions. Football helmets can be customized to fit your head shape. Typically, a Riddell helmet has two independent inflatable air liners. The helmet has to fit properly. An ill-fitting helmet can result in severe injury. Pumping up the air chambers ensures a custom fit, which will enable the wearer to have full protection and prevent or minimize head injuries.
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Instructions
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Go to an athletic supplier and picked out a helmet based on your age and the size of your head. Adjust and clasp the chin strap so that it is form-fitting on your chin. Your head should feel secure inside the helmet. Shake your head from side to side, up and down, mimicking running and contact. This will ensure you have the best possible fit before you pump up the helmet.
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Insert an air pump with a standard needle into the first air valve while wearing the helmet. This is generally situated on top of the helmet and a little bit to the back. This valve controls air pumped into the crown liner (made up of four air pockets). Continue to pump air into the helmet until it feels comfortable, yet snug.
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Repeat the process for the second air valve, which is situated at the back of the helmet. Fill this with air, filling the back/neck/side liners located around the circumference of the head.
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Check the air pressure as you use the helmet. This is done strictly by feel and instinct. If the helmet begins to feel like it is not tight enough on your head, then you probably need to re-inflate it back up to your comfort level. Expect to refill the air liners every two weeks, based on normal practice and game usage.
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Tips & Warnings
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To further reduce injury, all football helmets should be worn with a mouthpiece.
