Video title: Bike Helmets 101: A Basic User's Guide to Brain Safety
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1. Video title Bike Helmets 101 A Basic User s Guide to Brain Safety Skull dome melon nut No matter what you call your head think we can all agree it s worth protecting right When you re doing something cool like riding a bike you ll find that hazards are everwhere from car doors to gravel on the street to dogs crossing your path Yeah even the cute ones Crashes can happen even to those with awesome biking skills In a fight between your head and the pavement the pavement always wins So it makes sense to protect your skull and the valuable grey matter inside by wearing a certified helmet Girl says Yeah with dubbed deep mans voice Think you ll look like a dork No way There are plenty of cool looking helmets out there with tons of styles and colours to choose from There s downhill and bmx helmets mountain bike helmets road helmets and racing helmets Whatever style you choose make sure it s for the kind of riding you re doing and that its safety certified Visit any good bike shop or sporting goods store if you aren t sure what kind of helmet you need They ll have people to help make sure you re making the right choice Even a certified helmet has to fit right to work properly When picking your size make sure it doesn t wobble around or fall off when you nod yes or shake no even when the straps are undone Some helmets come with extra pads you can attach or a nif2. ty crank to help you get dialed in pause See Once you have found the right helmet that fits you remember the 2V1 rule With your helmet sitting level on your head you should have no more than 2 fingers between your eyebrows and the bottom of the helmet The side straps should form a V shape just below your ears Adjust the chin strap so only 1 finger fits under there like so When you open your mouth wide like this the helmet should still feel comfortable SFX opera vocal Taking care of your new helmet is easy Just keep it in a cool dry place away from excessive heat or direct sunlight That s bad for the foamy stuff that protects your brain box Clean off any grossness with a mild cleaner like dish soap and warm water A certified helmet will last 3 to 5 years after that it s time to get a new one If you have a crash or there are visible signs of damage your helmet is officially toast There are no accidents only crashes but nobody has one on purpose So protect your brains and wear a helmet when you ride This important message is brought to you by Can Bike Manitoba the Manitoba Cycling Association and the Manitoba government Have fun Ride safely
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