(another...) quick Javelin sizing question.

[brabzzz 0]

I'm 6'2/3ish (probably a more than average amount of that in the legs) and ~180lb, so not exaclty a barrel chested rugby player.

Is a C18 odyssey gonna fit? What can i measure on me that'll help me determine this a bit better - what exactly does that 18 refer to?

Cheers for any tips!

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[skybytch 273]

The 18 refers to the main lift web measurement (MLW).

Take your height in inches, subtract your inseam (crotch to floor) in inches, subtract 20. The result will be what MLW Javelin will likely fit you.

Example - I'm 5'8" (68") with a 33" inseam. 68-33-20=15 - a 15" MLW should (and does) fit me.

[brabzzz 0]

Cheers of that - a handly little rule of thumb regarding the mlw!

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[Zeemax 0]

you've pretty musch described the exact size that i am and i jump a Jav with a C18 harness, which was sized for me, so yes, it should fit like a glove

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you've pretty musch described the exact size that i am and i jump a Jav with a C18 harness, which was sized for me, so yes, it should fit like a glove

Be carefull with that.
I'm 5'9" and have a 21" lift web,, I have ducks disease though

AND LISA your legs are way too long girl, my iseam is 29" and I'm an inch taller than you

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you've pretty musch described the exact size that i am and i jump a Jav with a C18 harness, which was sized for me, so yes, it should fit like a glove

Be carefull with that.
I'm 5'9" and have a 21" lift web,, I have ducks disease though

AND LISA your legs are way too long girl, my iseam is 29" and I'm an inch taller than you

Does this mean that you, (gasp) A Woman is actually admitting that you are a "little" heavier than you are?
This can't be true, say it ain't so! Oh ,,,,you've shattered my vision of you! Oh well! But hey, buy me a drink and we'll be back on track!!.

Mick.

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The 18 refers to the main lift web measurement (MLW).

Take your height in inches, subtract your inseam (crotch to floor) in inches, subtract 20. The result will be what MLW Javelin will likely fit you.

Example - I'm 5'8" (68") with a 33" inseam. 68-33-20=15 - a 15" MLW should (and does) fit me.

*confused look*

I thought your MLW length was determined by the measurement from that "soft spot" (or "hole") at the bottm of your neck to one of your hip bones??

Or is it just different manufacturers do it differently??

[riggermick 7]

I thought your MLW length was determined by the measurement from that "soft spot" (or "hole") at the bottm of your neck to one of your hip bones??

Or is it just different manufacturers do it differently??

[skybytch 273]

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I thought your MLW length was determined by the measurement from that "soft spot" (or "hole") at the bottm of your neck to one of your hip bones??

I've never worked in container manufacturing, so I don't know how they figure it out. I only know how I figured out roughly what size MLW would fit customers when I was selling used gear over the phone and/or internet.

The formula I gave above works great for getting a rough idea of what size MLW will fit someone. Doesn't work exactly for every body shape or every container manufacturer and it doesn't take leg strap or lateral length into account. But it's a good starting point for those looking for used rigs.

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you've pretty musch described the exact size that i am and i jump a Jav with a C18 harness, which was sized for me, so yes, it should fit like a glove

Be carefull with that.
I'm 5'9" and have a 21" lift web,, I have ducks disease though

AND LISA your legs are way too long girl, my iseam is 29" and I'm an inch taller than you

Does this mean that you, (gasp) A Woman is actually admitting that you are a "little" heavier than you are?
This can't be true, say it ain't so! Oh ,,,,you've shattered my vision of you! Oh well! But hey, buy me a drink and we'll be back on track!!.

Mick.

Umm well I'm about to shatter your vision of me even more..I'M A DUDE not a girl

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

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you've pretty musch described the exact size that i am and i jump a Jav with a C18 harness, which was sized for me, so yes, it should fit like a glove

Be carefull with that.
I'm 5'9" and have a 21" lift web,, I have ducks disease though

AND LISA your legs are way too long girl, my iseam is 29" and I'm an inch taller than you

Does this mean that you, (gasp) A Woman is actually admitting that you are a "little" heavier than you are?
This can't be true, say it ain't so! Oh ,,,,you've shattered my vision of you! Oh well! But hey, buy me a drink and we'll be back on track!!.

Mick.

Umm well I'm about to shatter your vision of me even more..I'M A DUDE not a girl

OH No!! Arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (running away).


Sorry "dude" Always thought you were a chick! My bad


Mick.

[Squeak 17]

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

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Umm well I'm about to shatter your vision of me even more..I'M A DUDE not a girl

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