Riddell Football Helmet Measurement & Size Chart
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1* Use glycerin to lubricate needle
• Adjust inflatable pads using a Riddell inflation bulb
• Wrap a cloth measuring tape around the
Putting on helmet:
and a well-lubricated Riddell inflation needle
circumference of head
• Hold helmet with thumbs over bottom of jaw pads
• Insert needle
• Measure with tape approximately 1” above
• Place index fingers into ear holes
• Pump Riddell inflation bulb to achieve proper height
the player’s eyebrows
• Pull helmet down into position
• Remove needle
• Record measurement
Taking off helmet:
FOOTBALL HELMET
• Front of helmet should be approximately
• Use the Riddell® circumference chart below to select
• Unbuckle chin strap from bottom snaps
1” above the player’s eyebrows
proper helmet size
• Place index fingers into ear holes
FITTING GUIDE
- If measurement falls between helmet sizes,
• Press thumbs into bottom of jaw pads
HELMET
choose the smaller size
• Lift helmet up and off the head
POSITION
Too Low
Correct
Too High
• Inflate for snug, comfortable fit front-to-back
• Jaw pads should feel firm against the face
• The skin of the forehead should move with the front pad
To adjust chin straps:
- There should be no room for twisting
and side-to-side
• Insert needle into valve at exterior jaw flap
• Buckle top and bottom of chin strap into the snaps
• If helmet slides easily over the forehead, inflate helmet
• Inflate jaw pad
above and below ear holes
liners or try a smaller helmet
• If non-inflatable jaw pads feel loose, change to a thicker size
- Cup should be centered and snug over chin
• Ensure a proper fit:
• If non-inflatable jaw pads feel tight, change to a thinner size
- Adjust chin strap until cup is firmly pressed against chin
- Interlock hands on top of helmet and press down
• When buckled, helmet should feel comfortable and snug
- Player should feel pressure on crown of head, not brow
- Pressure on brow indicates improper fit
* Use glycerin to lubricate needle
* Use glycerin to lubricate needle
• Chin straps are available in multiple sizes & styles
- Front of helmet should be approximately 1” above the eyebrows
• To avoid injury or discomfort, never wear a helmet
positioned too high or too low
Riddell SpeedFlex™, Speed, Speed Icon, Speed Classic Icon,
VARSITY & YOUTH:
YOUTH: Riddell Victor
YOUTH: Riddell Victor-i
Foundation, SpeedFlex Youth, Speed Youth, Speed Classic Youth
For further helmet fitting guidelines,
HELMET SIZES
Small
HELMET SIZES
2X-Small
X-Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
Medium
Large
X-Large
Small
HELMET SIZES
XXS/XS
SM/MD
LG/XL
videos and in-depth details go to:
HAT SIZE
up to 6
1 /2
6
1 /2
- 7
7 - 7
1 /2
7
1 /2
and up
HAT SIZE
6
1 /8
- 6
1 /4
6
3 /8
- 6
1 /2
6
5 /8
- 6
3 /4
6
7 /8
- 7
7
1 /8
- 7
1 /4
7
3 /8
- 7
1 /2
1 /8
1 /2
5 /8
1 /8
1 /2
HAT SIZE
6
- 6
6
- 7
7
- 7
1 /4
3 /8
3 /8
1 /2
1 /2
5 /8
3 /8
3 /4
1 /4
5 /8
3 /8
3 /4
1 /8
1 /2
CIRCUMFERENCE
up to 20
”
20
” - 22”
22” - 23
”
23
” and up
CIRCUMFERENCE
19
” - 19
” 20” - 20
” 20
” - 21
” 21
” - 22” 22
” - 22
” 23
” - 23
”
CIRCUMFERENCE
19
1 /4
” - 20
3 /8
” 20
3 /4
” - 22” 22
3 /8
” - 23
1 /2
”
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