Harness size question?

[Creep0321 0]

Im looking at buying my first used rig. Is a harness that was cut for some one that is 5'11" to big for me if i am 5'9"? also how much would it cost to resize the harness if it is to big? Thanks in advance.

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[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

Would it fit? Probably. It depends on how different the original owner's body shape is. If he/she has a short torso and/or you have a long one, it might fit well. If the reverse, it might not fit perfectly, but may fit well enough.

The best way to find out is to ask the manufacturer. Have your measurements taken, then send them and the serial number of the prospective rig to the manufacturer and see what they say. The measurments you need should be on the manufacturer's website. Have them taken by someone else, preferrably a seamstress who knows how (some riggers know how, but not all). They would also be able to tell you how much it would cost to resize the harness.

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[irishrigger 32]

the only way to be 100% cartain is to try the rig on and have your instructor or rigger have a look at it. with 2" height difference is not a huge amount so you might be lucky.
also it is possible to adjust the main lift web and make it shorter. but it would depend what rig it is. if you have hip and chest rings it will be a lot cheaper and quicker as you only need to replace a small part of the webbing. if you have no hip or chest rings then it probably needs the whole MLW replaced that will cost a few bucks.and to have the MLW you will need a master rigger to do it.
ask your rigger or instructor at your dropzone,i am sure they will give you good advice.
rodger