StealthBoy 0 #1 September 22, 2011 I'm kind of a tall guy, at 6 foot 4 inches. What would be a good, used container to look for that will fit me? Most of the rigs I've found with the main canopy size I'm looking for have apparently been made for shorter people. Thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waveoff5500 0 #2 September 22, 2011 its not really about the type of container, more about the size of the harness. youre pretty tall so it might be hard to find one that will really fit, but i think some companies will resize the harness if you pay for it. again it might be hard to find one that will fit you but just keep looking!"its just a normal day at the dropzone until its not" 1653 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hcsvader 1 #3 September 22, 2011 Good luck finding something that will fit properly. i am also 6'4" and Im thin. I was able to find a few rigs that fit okay but finding a second hand rig that will fit like it was made for you is not going to be easy. Keep an eye on the classified section, it also wouldnt hurt to post an ad there stating what you are looking for. Contact some of the bigger volume used gear dealers and tell them what you are looking for.Have you seen my pants? it"s a rough life, Livin' the dream >:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waveoff5500 0 #4 September 22, 2011 http://www.miragesys.com/faq/#faq52 check that out, gives a good run down of resizing a harness."its just a normal day at the dropzone until its not" 1653 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBlank 0 #5 September 23, 2011 Its worth noting that if you are tall and most of the height is in your legs then you can fit in rigs built for shorter people, it is all about torso size."Do you really want to take advice from the guy we call Tarmac?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowapproach 0 #6 September 23, 2011 It might depend on patience and luck. I am 6'6" and gave up on the idea of used after looking for a long while, opting instead to wait a little longer than most before buying my first rig so I could get a custom one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SRI85 0 #7 September 23, 2011 you can always get a brand new stock rig from Wings at a reasonable price. looks like they have on that will fit you. http://www.skydivewings.com/index.php?page=stock_list Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charlie5 0 #8 September 23, 2011 I'm in the same boat. 6'4'' 210lbs. Looking for my first rig, but finding used bigboy gear is like searching for sasquatch. I am starting to consider going the new container with used parts route. I'm apologizing to my bank account in advance.The feather butts bounce off ya like raindrops hitting a battle-star when they come in too fast...kinda funny to watch. - airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #9 September 23, 2011 QuoteI'm in the same boat. 6'4'' 210lbs. Looking for my first rig, but finding used bigboy gear is like searching for sasquatch. I am starting to consider going the new container with used parts route. I'm apologizing to my bank account in advance. The good news is that if you ever sell your rig to get a different one or get out of the sport, it will be really easy to get rid of it at a good price. Used rigs for little people are in in great supply.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StealthBoy 0 #10 September 24, 2011 Yeah, looks like I'm going to have to go that route. I've found a couple in the classifieds that looked like they might have worked, but I wasn't sure because the sellers weren't that detailed on the actual harness size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 94 #11 September 24, 2011 QuoteYeah, looks like I'm going to have to go that route. I've found a couple in the classifieds that looked like they might have worked, but I wasn't sure because the sellers weren't that detailed on the actual harness size. Getting the harness modified, or re-made completely for your needs is not terribly expensive. Check with each mfg on the cost and timing. If you get the serial number of any rig, a call to the mfg can confirm if it is within a reasonable fit for you.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #12 September 25, 2011 Quoteit also wouldnt hurt to post an ad there stating what you are looking for. Agreed, with one caveat, and it's a warning: Beware of scammers! You will almost certainly get more than one e-mail from scammers in response to a "rig wanted" ad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ufk22 32 #13 September 26, 2011 and the unasked question.... What size canopy???This is the paradox of skydiving. We do something very dangerous, expose ourselves to a totally unnecesary risk, and then spend our time trying to make it safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StealthBoy 0 #14 September 27, 2011 Quoteand the unasked question.... What size canopy??? Since I'm new, I'm planning on starting kind of big. I weigh 190 so I'm thinking my exit weight will be around 220 or so depending on what gear I end up with. I was originally going to go with a 265 sq/ft because that's what I've been jumping as a student. After thinking about it though, I'm probably going to start with a 230 until I get more comfortable with this sport. My goal eventually is a 190, but I'm going to wait until I have at least 100 jumps before I go there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
