ibanfield 0 #1 January 8, 2005 Does anybody know the difference between a C18 and D18 Javelin harness. I believe the letter relates to the size of the yoke, but im unsure what the actual measurement is? Any feedback appreciated. Cheers, Ifan.Face your fears, live your dreams. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #2 January 8, 2005 Ifan, Yes, the letter relates to yoke width which corresponds with shoulder width. If you call or email you general size info, they will help you make a choice...assuming you're looking at a used rig and trying to determine if it will fit you. Tim T. Team Paraclete BPA AFF Inst. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTB 0 #3 January 8, 2005 A is the most narrow over the shoulders. A or B for girls, C or maybe D for guys. Usually. Older Javelins can be slightly wider over the shoulders even with the same letter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 January 8, 2005 The letter designates yoke size. IOW the distance between the top edge of the reserve container and the 3-Rings. Small women wear A sized yokes. The vast majority of medium-sized jumpers wear B or C sized yokes. D yokes are reserved for professional football players. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #5 January 8, 2005 Rob described it best. While it's true that a "D" yoke might also be a tad wider than a "C", the main difference is the length of the shoulder portion of the rig from rear (where the reserve packtray is) to front (at the base of the three rings). Skinny people need shorter yokes while barrel-chested freedom fighters need longer yokes. The intent is to position the 3-rings correctly and, because of the direct corellation, the chest strap. If you jump a rig with too-short a yoke your chest strap is going to end up under your chin after opening. Anyone who uses student Javelins at their dropzone (with adjustable harnesses) deals with this on a regular basis with their larger students. To make room for adjustability at the bottom of the main lift web, all student Javs have an "A" yoke. On larger (thicker in the chest anyway) students the three rings end up nearly on top of the shoulders and the chest strap rides very high. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usskydiver 0 #6 January 8, 2005 There is also an O yoke for the really small people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
