Does the harness fit? Hip rings in right spot?

[joewreilly 0]

Hey I just got my first skydiving rig. It is a used wings rig with articulated hip rings. The previous owner was the same size and weight as me however all the rental rigs I've used did not have hip rings. I wanted to know where the hip rings were suppose to sit on your body. I attached some pics. In the one picture my pointer finger is right on the point of my hip. I thinks it's good I just haven't jumped it yet and wanted to make sure. Let me know what you guys think.

[Remster 24]

I've see custom rig fit less well than that.

Hows your range of movement in it?

Remster

[joewreilly 0]

Range of motion is good, but i haven't jumped it yet so I can't say for certain. I just have never worn an rig with hip rings and have nothing to compare it to. The rig was a steal and I just wanted to make sure it's good.

[DougH 270]

I agree with Remster, looks like a pretty good fit for a second hand rig.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[BKW82 0]

Bottom of that ring should be at the top of your iliac crest (hip bone). It's a perfect fit in regards to the MLW, dude.

[joewreilly 0]

Thanks for all the help guys.

[davelepka 4]

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Thanks for all the help guys.

Quick question, what about your rigger? Why didn't you just try it on in front of him/her?

You should never buy any used gear without it being inspected by a rigger. Don't just 'guess' it's OK, don't jump either the main or reserve pack jobs without your rigger opening up both and making sure you got what you paid for, and that it's all airworthy.

[irishrigger 31]

just a quick observation. Is the photo reversed by any chance? normally the BOC is on your right side aswell as the cutaway Pillow.

As for the Fit it looks pretty good to me from the 2 pics.

[Deimian 43]

Looks like it was taken in front of a mirror.

[GooniesKid 0]

joewreilly

Hey I just got my first skydiving rig. It is a used wings rig with articulated hip rings. The previous owner was the same size and weight as me however all the rental rigs I've used did not have hip rings. I wanted to know where the hip rings were suppose to sit on your body. I attached some pics. In the one picture my pointer finger is right on the point of my hip. I thinks it's good I just haven't jumped it yet and wanted to make sure. Let me know what you guys think.

Looks good...bottom of the ring looks like it sits right on top of your hip bone.

By the way, is that couch the infamous casting couch?

[joewreilly 0]

Thanks for all the help. It was taken using my computer so i guess the camera just flipped it around. And no that is not the casting couch lol.