2. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION
Introduction 3 Congratulations, and thank you for choosing the Xenith X1™ helmet.
Education 6
Innovation 8 Xenith’s overall goal is keeping people safe, active, and healthy, by delivering
Fitting Instructions 10
both innovation and education. In fact, the X Logo represents the intersection
Concussion Prevention 18
of innovation and education, and the “enlightenment” that occurs when the two
are combined.
This manual will educate you on the proper fitting of your innovative X1.
You will also learn about your risks and responsibilities when playing football
and how our innovative technologies can help minimize your risk of injury.
We hope you enjoy your new X1. Feel free to contact Xenith Customer
Service with any questions at 1.866.888.2322, or log on to Xenith.com for the
latest news and information.
- The Xenith Team
3. EDUCATION
Did you know?
A concussion is a disruption of brain function
resulting from a sudden, violent movement
of the head.
Reported concussions have been described
as the “tip of the iceberg”; most concussions
go undiagnosed.
All impacts, high and low energy, are
cumulative and potentially damaging.
Every hit is different, and every hit counts.
Xenith wants you to be well-informed and
well-equipped.
4. INNOVATION
The Xenith X1TM Football Helmet
Featuring Xenith Adaptive Head ProtectionTM
Adapts to impact energy and direction
Reduces the sudden movement of the head during impact
Combats the cumulative effects of every hit
Built for Players
Provides a snug and comfortable fit, with no pumps needed
Lightweight and well-ventilated
Attractive and low-profile
Built to Last
Made from the highest quality materials
Outstanding multi-impact durability
Easy to maintain
5. “ADAPTS TO THE HEAD” FIT-SEEKERTM TECHNOLOGY
The chin straps on the X1 are connected to the Fit Seeker cable, which is When the chin cup reaches your chin, the Fit Seeker cable is drawn for-
woven throughout the flexible Shock Bonnet inside the helmet. By pulling ward. As the cable tightens, it snugs the flexible Shock Bonnet around
outward on the chin straps the chin cup is pulled up toward your chin. your head, providing an instant custom fit with no pumps needed.
6. “ADAPTS TO THE HIT” AWARE FLOWTM SHOCK ABSORBER TECHNOLOGY
Xenith Aware-Flow Shock Absorbers manage impact energy differently The air is vented through a small opening, which allows for an optimized
than traditional padding materials. As force is applied, Aware-Flow Shock response to a variety of energy levels. This reduces the sudden movement
Absorbers begin to compress, increasing the air turbulance inside. of the head, potentially reducing the likelihood of traumatic brain injury.
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7. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 1 MEASURE YOUR HEAD
Using a standard measuring tape, measure the circumference
of your head. Then consult the Xenith X1 Size Chart and
choose your correct size X1 helmet.
WIDEST POINT
FIT CHECKPOINT
XENITH X1 SIZE CHART Ensure that you are measuring the head at the widest point,
20.0 21.0 22.0 23.0 24.0 25.0 Inches about an inch above the ears and eyebrows.
Note: it may be helpful to do this in front of a mirror or seek the
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 7 5/8 7 3/4 7 7/8 8 Hat Size (US) help of a parent, coach or other staff member.
SMALL MEDIUM LARGE X LARGE
500 510 520 530 540 550 560 570 580 590 600 610 620 630 640 mm
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8. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
2 CHINSTRAP FED
THROUGH FIRST
SLOT ONLY
SNAP BUCKLES
UNBUCKLED STEP 2 PROPER SETUP
Unbuckle all four snap buckles and feed the chinstraps through
the first slot of the snap buckles only. This will make it easier
to adjust the chinstraps during fitting. Also, see that the high
chinstrap runs in between the low chinstrap (as shown).
FIT CHECKPOINT
Ensure that you have read and understand the warnings inside
your helmet and on the inside back cover of this booklet.
If not, take a moment and read them now.
HIGH CHINSTRAP
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STEP 3 CINCH THE LOW STRAPS BY PULLING FIRMLY
OUTWARD
Pull the low chinstraps outward, which will cause the chincup
to slide up to meet your chin, and the Shock Bonnet to snug
down around your head. Be sure to pull evenly on both sides
so that the chincup stays centered. Do not overtighten.
MOUTHGUARD IN FIT CHECKPOINT
Ensure the chincup is centered and symmetrical.
If not, loosen the chincup and repeat Step .
Note: it may be helpful to do this in front of a mirror.
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10. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 4 ADJUST LOW BUCKLES AND SNAP INTO PLACE
Bring the low chinstraps under the jawline of the shell (as
shown) and up to the snap. Then slide each buckle along the
chinstrap and snap it into place, leaving minimal slack in the
chinstrap.
FIT CHECKPOINT
Ensure the pads of the shock absorbers in the jaw area make
solid contact with the side of the face.
If not, you may need the larger size jaw shock absorbers.
Note: if there is too much pressure in this area, you may need
smaller size jaw shock absorbers.
CHINSTRAP UNDER JAWLINE
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STEP 5 ADJUST THE HIGH CHINSTRAPS AND SNAP
INTO PLACE
Pull the high chinstraps upward so that the chincup pivots
under your chin. Slide the buckles down along each chinstrap
and snap into place, leaving minimal slack in the chinstrap.
FIT CHECKPOINT
Ensure the high chinstrap runs in-between the low chinstrap.
HIGH CHINSTRAP RUNS If not, unbuckle the straps and adjust. Refer to Step .
THROUGH LOW CHINSTRAPS
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12. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 6 CHECK FOR PROPER FIT AND ADJUST AS
NEEDED
With all four buckles snapped into place, apply force to the
facemask in multiple directions. If there is excessive move-
ment, tighten the chinstraps further and readjust the buckles.
FIT CHECKPOINT
Ensure the helmet is secure by exerting upward force to the
facemask. The chincup should stay secure on the chin.
If not, unbuckle the high straps and adjust.
Note: if the helmet still wobbles excessively, you may need a
smaller size.
13. FITTING INSTRUCTIONS FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
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STEP 7 FEED STRAPS THROUGH BUCKLES TO LOCK
IN PLACE
Once you have tightened all four straps and the helmet feels
secure, lock the buckles into place by feeding the end of the
chinstrap through the second slot of the buckle.
CONGRATULATIONS
The fitting process is complete. However, a properly fit helmet is
only the first part of safer play. Please read the following pages
to understand the risks of using your head to make contact.
14. CONCUSSION PREVENTION
This alarming picture shows Xenith Founder Vin Ferrara in high school,
carrying the ball and trying to run over his opponent with his head down.
His opponent is trying to do the same. Both players are not only violating
football rules, they are putting themselves at serious risk for concussion
and spinal cord injury.
No matter how good your helmet is, using your head to hit someone is a
bad idea. Unfortunately the official in this picture didn’t put a stop to this
risky situation.
You can, and we need your help.
Head first contact is an epidemic in football that must be stopped.
- NFL research indicates that over two-thirds of concussions result
from helmet to helmet contact.
- Spinal cord injuries result almost exclusively from head first contact.
- The National Athletic Trainers Association position paper indicates
an alarming incidence of head first contact in football, and a very
rare incidence of penalties being called for this violation.
- Head first contact is the cause of the vast of majority of risk
associated with football.
15. CONCUSSION PREVENTION CONCUSSION PREVENTION
We all have a role to play
in preventing concussions.
PLAYERS MEDICAL COMMUNITY
Use proper technique, and understand the signs and Provide information to help educate the community about
symptoms of concussion. If you are injured, tell some- concussions and concussion handling.
one!
PARENTS LEAGUES INSTITUTIONS
Get active and informed, and demand and also provide Create and enforce policies to support this effort, and
the best protective equipment for players. provide the best protective equipment to players.
COACHES OFFICIALS MEDIA
Teach and enforce proper technique, and look for and Stop glorifying “Big Hits” and help relay accurate infor-
respond to concussions. mation to the public.
17. Fit SeekerTM creates an instant snug fit,
with no pumps needed, and stays
secure during impact.
Shock BonnetTM creates a suspension system of
strategically placed Aware-FlowTM Shock Absorbers
which adapt the helmet’s compression
to the magnitude and direction of the impact,
reducing the sudden movement of the head.
To learn more about Xenith’s goal of
Advancing Safety Activity Through Innovation Education,SM
visit www.xenith.com, or call --.
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