General Fitting Guidelines

Certain body criteria are useful in fitting and selecting proper sizes

A. Chest Size: girth of chest fits normal standard for shoulder width. Chest measurement is used as a guide or starting point because chest size is known more often than shoulder width

B. Shoulder Measurement: measure from left shoulder tip to right shoulder tip

C. Weight Range: used as a "starting point" in sizing, taking into consideration narrow or broad shoulders

Maintenance

A. initially fit shoulder pad with helmet and jersey on

B. Periodically check accessory attachments, condition of underarm straps, laces and arch padding

C. Shoulder pads minimize the possibility of injury to the specific body part covered. Never modify or alter shoulder pad because protective capacity could be reduced. This equipment does not guarantee that the player will be protected from serious, disabling or permanent injury, suffered while playing football