dima39 1 #1 October 7, 2003 Hi! I'm new in this forum like writer, but i'm frequent viewer! So, sorry for my bad english, i better speak/write in russian/italian (yes, i'm from Ukraine, but speak italian: better than ukrainian)) I'a finaly decided to by own rig (don't want more to use rental gear - to big and loose for me!!!) I need a help for harness/container size. I'm 135-140#, 5'9''? (1.75-1.76 m). If anybody can give me some advise for a harness/container size? I think, that like 135/135 main/reserve is just right for me (may be a little bigger/smaller). Thanks you for attention!!! Dmitriy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 October 7, 2003 a lot of container manufacturers have their harness sizes listed so you can check out what size would fit your range. Also many people sell used their containers and tell you about what size might fit. Fictional example: skydiver A is selling a javelin sized for someone who is 5'8-5'9". Maybe that rig would fit you? Maybe not? The only way to tell for sure would be to take it up in the air for a jump! All of our bodies are different and a rig that fits your friend who is 5'9" might not suit you just right. Maybe someone else will have something to add... --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #3 October 7, 2003 I'm more disapointed about harness size (for ex. somebody with 1000+ j's have to sell container/main/reserve that i need - NO, i don't need pocket rockets, but can take a Sabre, Spectre, Safire etc/) But he is more havier/taller or lighter/lower than i'm. Is it a problem to ajust harness size? I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #4 October 7, 2003 In a Jav, I would say C-16 or C-17. You are sort of light, so you could probably get away with a "B" yoke, but an "A" would probably be too tight up top and your chest strap would sit up high. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 October 7, 2003 Here's a handy formula for determining what harness size "might" fit you. Height in inches minus inseam measurement in inches minus 20. Examples - You're 69 inches tall. Let's say you have an inseam measurement of 30 inches. 69 - 30 - 20 = 19 - so you'd likely fit into a harness with a 19" main lift web. I'm 68 inches tall with an inseam of 33. 68 - 33 - 20 = 15 - so I'd likely fit into a harness with a 15" main lift web (and I do). You don't mention how many jumps you have; if not many I'd suggest canopies larger than 135 sq ft for starters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #6 October 7, 2003 Thanks, Skymonkey! Yes, i'm not a big guy...(something like 135-140 naked, 160-165 on exit).With all rigs that i prooved before i need pull well chest strap and leg straps (' don't go away from gig during FF!!!). I jumped ATOM (00 or 0) with PD 170 that fit me good, but PdF don't have harness size on their web site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #7 October 7, 2003 Thanks, skybytch! I need to incorporate computer in my had (we use metric system) for instant translating inch-cm, feet-meetters,lbs-kgs. I have 97 j's (i hope i will make 100 this weakends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dragon2 2 #8 October 8, 2003 You´d fit a PdF harness size L1 (smallish) or L2 (maybe better). ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dima39 1 #9 October 9, 2003 Thanks, Sas! I think that you can have something intersting for me 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
dragon2 2 #8 October 8, 2003 You´d fit a PdF harness size L1 (smallish) or L2 (maybe better). ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dima39 1 #9 October 9, 2003 Thanks, Sas! I think that you can have something intersting for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
