tristansdad 0 #1 November 5, 2012 Can that cause lower back pain? I'm paying to get my harness resized because its a bit small and the master rigger doing the work said that may be the cause of it. Has anyone else have that same problem? I stared jumping again two years ago and strangly enough that about the same time my back started bugging me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,460 #2 November 5, 2012 Well, my harness is a little too small and it doesn't bother me particularly. Back problems can develop with skydiving, though, just from opening and positions. Flexibility and strength are your friends here. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #3 November 5, 2012 Depends on how 'too' small had a G4 supplied to me by a balding midget (no offence to midgets) name of Piers Roberts(aka fedykin) who completely ignored my supplied measurements after offering one of those to good to be true offer a a new container. Long story cut short (no pun intended)this thing dearched me, something i could deal with, but on top of that i had to deploy like a wingsuiter. Something that fits is way better especially in the MLW department..CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woppyvac 0 #4 November 5, 2012 YES. I sold my old rig because it's MLW was 16 and mine is 18. Also - the old rig had cut in laterals which i opted not to get for my new container. and I have had ZERO lower back pain since. Thank God.Woot Woot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristansdad 0 #5 November 6, 2012 My MLW are 4 inches to short and my laterals are 3 inches to short. I think that its going to be money well spent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #6 November 6, 2012 QuoteMy MLW are 4 inches to short and my laterals are 3 inches to short. I think that its going to be money well spent. I doubt that you could fit, let alone jump a MLW that's 4" too short, especially if the same harness has laterals that are 3" too short. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristansdad 0 #7 November 6, 2012 ok. thank you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #8 November 6, 2012 QuoteCan that cause lower back pain? I'm paying to get my harness resized because its a bit small and the master rigger doing the work said that may be the cause of it. Has anyone else have that same problem? I stared jumping again two years ago and strangly enough that about the same time my back started bugging me. Yes. Especially if you insist that your leg straps are snug around your leg... Many manage with too short MLW's letting their leg straps make up for the difference. But if you tighten the leg straps down properly, you don't have that... Now, somewhat hunched-over with a tight MLW you tell your back that it needs to arch... How you gonna do that without putting additional compression on the spine? Openning shock is bad enough, hard landings are going to happen, but this is a long time problem you can avoid. JWAlways remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tristansdad 0 #9 November 6, 2012 Thank you, the Master Rigger that’s doing the adjustments pretty much said the same thing but I like to hear other opinions as well. I put about 430 jumps on the harness and my back reminds me of every single one. Hoping that the resize will alleviate the pain and I don’t have any long term affects. Your educated well put response is very much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fcajump 164 #10 November 6, 2012 I just wish someone had pointed that out 1000 jumps ago... Always remember that some clouds are harder than others... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
