bartfricke 0 #1 November 16, 2004 I am new to the spo'rt (20 jumps) and am looking to buy my first rig. I'm progressing well and have good control under canopy with good and accurate landings with a fusion190 student rig. My JM says I should look to buy a 170 zero p. for my first rig and look to size down from there. But I'm a athletic and lean 6'1"-6'2" and 165-170lbs. I've been measured for a MLW of 19-20" and want to get the right size, but have not been very comfortable with the rigs I've tried so far. Does anyone have any recommendations or advice(brands, sizes, etc.) for skinny freaks like me? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #2 November 16, 2004 this was designed just for you mate http://www.skydivewings.com/ext.htm Ring ankie, she is a great person who will not be happy until you are. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites councilman24 37 #3 November 16, 2004 As far as Harness /Container. If your buying new, which I don't recommend for a first rig, you shouldn't worry. It will be custom made to your size. You should think about a skinnier rig. If the company you choose offers a narrower but longer rig go for it. One issue is how high the BOC handle for your main deployment is. I have a 6'4" customer who complained for a few jumps that the deployment handle on his new rig was so high he had to break his arm to get to it. He got used to real fast. At 6'2" I wouldn't worry too much. But another customer stayed with a leg strap throw out because he didn't have full range on his shoulder and didn't want to go to Bottom of Container (BOC) If your buying used your going to be a hard fit. There are rigs with harnesses long enough but they may be made with the lateral bands (going back to the container from the leg strap junction) to long (for fat guys) and the rig will be sloppy on your back. Contact the manufacturer to see about the cost of shortening them to match you. Some rigs easier than others. Stop worrying and go shopping.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 November 16, 2004 Wings EXT. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bmcd308 0 #5 November 16, 2004 I am 6'6" tall and weigh about 190, so we are of similar build. I had no success finding a used container when I bought my first one, but I was able to find ones that might have fit you, so you might have better luck than I did. I bought a custom Wings before the EXT designation existed, and it fits me comfortably without having to do any yoga to get to the hacky. I have no idea if the pre-EXT I have is the same size as a new EXT would be, but if the EXT is even longer it will be even better. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #6 November 16, 2004 QuoteI But I'm a athletic and lean 6'1"-6'2" and 165-170lbs. I've been measured for a MLW of 19-20" and want to get the right size, but have not been very comfortable with the rigs I've tried so far. I'm 2-3 inches shorter but have short legs (31" inseam, I wear 30-30 jeans), and have that length main lift web on both my custom rigs (Reflex, Vertigo Warlock BASE). Both fit fine. Used gear is usually too short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rmsmith 1 #7 November 17, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7113563904 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Canuck 0 #8 November 17, 2004 I'm the same height, and until last year weighed about the same. I've found the Voodoo to be an extremely comfortable rig. It's a long and narrow designed rig as compared to any of the box shaped rigs out there. Plus, the new RI leg strap design (Voodoo and Talon FS) is the most comfortable out there. Period. Everybody will tell you what they own is the best though, so what you should do is to try on as many rigs as you can and decide what feels best for you. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bartfricke 0 #9 November 17, 2004 Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bigway 4 #2 November 16, 2004 this was designed just for you mate http://www.skydivewings.com/ext.htm Ring ankie, she is a great person who will not be happy until you are. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #3 November 16, 2004 As far as Harness /Container. If your buying new, which I don't recommend for a first rig, you shouldn't worry. It will be custom made to your size. You should think about a skinnier rig. If the company you choose offers a narrower but longer rig go for it. One issue is how high the BOC handle for your main deployment is. I have a 6'4" customer who complained for a few jumps that the deployment handle on his new rig was so high he had to break his arm to get to it. He got used to real fast. At 6'2" I wouldn't worry too much. But another customer stayed with a leg strap throw out because he didn't have full range on his shoulder and didn't want to go to Bottom of Container (BOC) If your buying used your going to be a hard fit. There are rigs with harnesses long enough but they may be made with the lateral bands (going back to the container from the leg strap junction) to long (for fat guys) and the rig will be sloppy on your back. Contact the manufacturer to see about the cost of shortening them to match you. Some rigs easier than others. Stop worrying and go shopping.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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bmcd308 0 #5 November 16, 2004 I am 6'6" tall and weigh about 190, so we are of similar build. I had no success finding a used container when I bought my first one, but I was able to find ones that might have fit you, so you might have better luck than I did. I bought a custom Wings before the EXT designation existed, and it fits me comfortably without having to do any yoga to get to the hacky. I have no idea if the pre-EXT I have is the same size as a new EXT would be, but if the EXT is even longer it will be even better. Brent ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #6 November 16, 2004 QuoteI But I'm a athletic and lean 6'1"-6'2" and 165-170lbs. I've been measured for a MLW of 19-20" and want to get the right size, but have not been very comfortable with the rigs I've tried so far. I'm 2-3 inches shorter but have short legs (31" inseam, I wear 30-30 jeans), and have that length main lift web on both my custom rigs (Reflex, Vertigo Warlock BASE). Both fit fine. Used gear is usually too short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmsmith 1 #7 November 17, 2004 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7113563904 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck 0 #8 November 17, 2004 I'm the same height, and until last year weighed about the same. I've found the Voodoo to be an extremely comfortable rig. It's a long and narrow designed rig as compared to any of the box shaped rigs out there. Plus, the new RI leg strap design (Voodoo and Talon FS) is the most comfortable out there. Period. Everybody will tell you what they own is the best though, so what you should do is to try on as many rigs as you can and decide what feels best for you. Canuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
