Schutt Model 7888 AiR Advantage® | Schutt Model 7880 Youth Advantage® Schutt Model 7800 AiR Varsity Commander®

Proper fit is essential for the most effective performance of any helmet system. The helmet functions as a system and must be properly fit for optimum performance. The player must be made of aware of the importance of a proper fit. 1. Measure the player’s head as shown (1” above the eyebrows around the widest part of the head), using the chart on this page for size guideline.

2. These three helmets ll feature unique fitting components: front sizers, crown pads and side pads. The AiR Advantage and Youth Advantage come with a 7⁄8” sizer, while the AiR Varsity Commander has a 1 1⁄8” sizer. Other sizes and styles are available, as well as other sizes and styles of crown pads and side pads. These components give you the ability to customize the fit of the helmet on the player.

Helmet Size

Head Size

Head Circumference

Small Medium Large X-Large 2X-Large

6 - 6 1⁄2 6 1⁄2 - 7 7 - 7 1⁄2 7 1⁄2 - 8 8 - 8 5⁄8

19 - 20 1⁄2” 20 1⁄2 - 22” 22 - 23 1⁄2” 23 1⁄2 - 25” 25 - 27”

3. Place the helmet on the player’s head to properly inflate the air liner inside the helmet. To do this, we recommend using a Schutt #7799 inflation pump and needle. Be sure to lubricate the needle generously; glycerin is recommended. DO NOT USE PETROLEUM BASED PRODUCTS, SUCH AS PETROLEUM JELLY. DO NOT WET THE NEEDLE WITH YOUR MOUTH. Do not force the needle into the port; doing so may puncture the liner’s opposite wall.

4. Begin with the inflation port on top of the helmet. Proper inflation will usually require 0-3 pumps, but that will vary. If too much air enters the liner, you can release it by using the valve, as shown. Proper inflation will have the helmet snug on the player’s head but not overly tight.

5. Properly fitted on a player, the helmet’s front edge and nose bumper should be approximately 1” above the player’s eyebrows. Minor adjustments can be made by adjusting the inflation of the air liner. You can also make adjustments by trying different front sizers, crown pads or side pads. It is the interaction between the player and the person fitting the helmet that ensures proper fit and optimum helmet performance.

Any change in hair style, length or cut may affect the fit of the helmet and warrants a re-fitting of the helmet on the player, following the steps on this instruction sheet.

6. These helmets all feature a standard 4-Point High chin strap. Other styles and sizes available. The chin strap should be attached to the helmet underneath the faceguard, not above it.

7. Jaw pads are another key component to properly fitting the helmet. The jaw pads should be snug against the player’s face, flush with his jaw, without pushing too forcefully into his cheeks.

8. The unique toothed back pad at the rear of the helmet should cradle the neck but not chafe from too tight a fit. There should not be a large gap from too loose a fit.

Tighten the chin strap so that it is snug and centered on the player’s chin. The ear holes should still be centered over the player’s ears. All of these helmets feature SUREFIT™ slots. See the bottom of this sheet for instructions on how to use SUREFIT™ slots.

Jaw pads are measured in thicknesses. The AiR Advantage comes with ¾” firm jaw pads, while the Youth Advantage comes with 1” soft jaw pads. Other sizes and styles are available. The AiR Varsity Commander uses jaw pads designed exclusively for it and will not fit in other helmets. The AVC comes with 7/8” jaw pads. Other sizes and styles are available.

9. To ensure the helmet fits properly, try rotating the helmet on the player’s head. It should not slip. The player’s hair and skin on the forehead should move with the helmet as it’s rotated, but the helmet should not move independently of the head. When properly fit, the helmet should fit snugly on the player’s head, without being too tight, and should move only as the head moves.