Muppetdog 0 #1 March 7, 2004 What do measurements like 18/17/+.5 mean in container sizes? MD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #2 March 7, 2004 That is not the container size, rather the harness size. It was probably a Mirage right? It has to do with the main lift web, the leg straps, and yoke______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #3 March 7, 2004 Quote That is not the container size, rather the harness size. It was probably a Mirage right? It has to do with the main lift web, the leg straps, and the laterals. Close. Main Lift Web. Leg Pads. Yoke. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muppetdog 0 #4 March 7, 2004 What does that mean? The container is a mirage. I am new and just want to know if the measurements on this pack I want to buy are somewhere in the ballpark. Speaking of ballpark, A hot dog sounds mighty good right now. Thanks, MD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 March 7, 2004 How tall are you? How much do you weigh? What's your inseam measurement? Best bet to determine if that harness will fit you would be to give Mirage a call with the above measurements (and keep a measuring tape and someone to measure you handy while you're on the phone with them). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #6 March 8, 2004 Quote Quote That is not the container size, rather the harness size. It was probably a Mirage right? It has to do with the main lift web, the leg straps, and the laterals. Close. Main Lift Web. Leg Pads. Yoke. On my rig it's MLW, leg pad, laterals difference in length from standard. there are actually 4 measurements. My rig before they fixed it was 15/16/-1/-1, now it's 15/16/-.5. so the yoke is standard size and the laterals are 1/2 inch shorter than standard.Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koz2000 1 #7 March 8, 2004 SEE bonnie, I'm not as stupid as I thought.... and here I was changing my original post. I knew it has something to do with the laterals as well, but I agree with Skybytch that Mirage would know better than anyone... blue skies, D______________________________________________ - Does this small canopy make my balls look big? - J. Hayes - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mollusc 0 #8 March 8, 2004 How would the mirage sizing (actual measures) compare to the more cryptic e.g. c-17 Javelin, or small, medium, large Wings, and whatever sizing used by other manufacturers? It would be nice to know if you are going to buy in stock or used? bs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #9 March 8, 2004 Quote How would the mirage sizing (actual measures) compare to the more cryptic e.g. c-17 Javelin, or small, medium, large Wings, and whatever sizing used by other manufacturers? They don't, really. Each manufacturer has their own harness (and container) sizing methods. If you're planning to buy something used or stock it's best to contact the manufacturer of the container you are interested in with your measurements and the serial number (or at a minimum the harness size). They can tell you if it will fit you or not. You can get a rough idea of what MLW you need with the following formula - height in inches minus inseam (crotch to floor, no shoes) in inches minus 20. Example - I'm 5'8" (68") with a 33" inseam. 68 - 33 - 20 = 15. A 15" MLW fits me well. This formula is not perfect though as it does not include leg pad or lateral measurements, nor does it take into account body shape, but it's a good place to start and will help narrow your choices to rigs that "should" fit you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #10 March 10, 2004 Sorry I haven't gotten back to anyone. I've been in Disneyland with my little girl for three days! NON-CONTACTABLE! If anyone has any more questions in regards to this matter please feel free to PM me. I'm almost done cleaning out my mail box! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
