Patterson 0 #1 August 7, 2014 Finally, after waiting 3 months I got my new rig! I just tried it on and it feels a little tight in the shoulders. I feel a lot of pressure on my shoulders. Is that normal for a new rig or is it too small? If it is too small is it even possible to let it out half an inch? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #2 August 8, 2014 We can't tell long distance. But quite likely if you were using student rigs they were too big rather the new rig too small. Get hung up in it and see what's it like.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patterson 0 #3 August 8, 2014 Thank you very much for the reply. I understand, and that makes sense. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #4 August 8, 2014 Most student harnesses are sized "fits nobody comfortably." Hah! Hah! The other issue is that any new harness will be stiff for the first 50 jumps or so. The only solution is to "jump the stiffness" out of it as quickly as possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnyBoulder 1 #5 August 8, 2014 Are you referring to the front of the shoulders? I noticed the same thing when mine was new. It has softened up considerably over time. Let it break in and if you still have concerns, contact Sunpath. Their customer support is stellar. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patterson 0 #6 August 8, 2014 It feels like the weight is sitting awkwardly on my shoulders. When I stand up straight and walk around in it, it feels much heavier on me than the student rigs did. It's like the weight isn't distributed properly due to something being off. Then again, it may just be the shoulders in it are really stiff and are not giving way because of how new it is. Has anyone else experienced this before, and if so, was it all just a breaking in process or did you need it re-tailored (if it was even possible)? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #7 August 8, 2014 Patterson It feels like the weight is sitting awkwardly on my shoulders. When I stand up straight and walk around in it, it feels much heavier on me than the student rigs did. It's like the weight isn't distributed properly due to something being off. Then again, it may just be the shoulders in it are really stiff and are not giving way because of how new it is. Has anyone else experienced this before, and if so, was it all just a breaking in process or did you need it re-tailored (if it was even possible)? Is it packed yet? Wearing a rig that hasn't been packed with main and reserve won't be a very good indication of how it fits. "I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fluffyduckie 6 #8 August 8, 2014 Once the rig is packed, take a front, side, and rear photo of you wearing it. If after packing it still doesn't 'fit right' email SunPath. The yoke may be too small. Their Customer service is pretty amazing. But remember, student rigs usually have the hell jumped out of them. Fear sweat, rough landings, and 10 years in circulation, while trying to accommodate as many body types as possible lead to flattened padding and harnesses that fit well enough, but not perfectly. Contact your dealer and they can talk you through."I love when humans fly," Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #9 August 8, 2014 PattersonFinally, after waiting 3 months I got my new rig! I just tried it on and it feels a little tight in the shoulders. I feel a lot of pressure on my shoulders. Is that normal for a new rig or is it too small? If it is too small is it even possible to let it out half an inch? Thanks! which container size ? which main and reserve do you have in it ? how old is everything in terms of jumps ? which harness size ? how tall are you and how much do you weigh, and are you proportional ? There are quite a few things that may make the rig feel tight : * bad fit (duh !) * new stiff rig * new stiff rig packed with the largest possible canopies * any rig packed with the largest possible canopies * overstuffed "ears" on the reserve (more prominent in vector style freebags, but can still happen in a Javelin) The list can be longer, but those are the most common things I've seen. Give us the data. Post pictures. We, the internet experts, would love to solve this for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #10 August 8, 2014 Also, Jav's like to cinched up in a specific manner. Put it on, all straps loose. Bend at the waist, and slightly lift the container up your ass. Tighten the chest strap. Probably much tighter than you would have standing straight Then straighten up, and do your leg straps.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #11 August 8, 2014 Harness padding - on student rigs - is often compressed to the density of unobtainium. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erdnarob 1 #12 August 8, 2014 Possibly, your main lift web (MLW) length has not been evaluated properly. Every rig manufacturer has its own way to perform those measurements. To do so, you have to stand up straight and have somebody takes the measurements, and better to do it twice. If the problem is persisting, return the rig to the manufacturer to change that.Learn from others mistakes, you will never live long enough to make them all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patterson 0 #13 August 9, 2014 Remster, your advice helped a lot. It still feels a little stiff, but when I did the chest strap first while bent forward it helped a good bit. I'm going to jump it a few dozen times and if it is still really uncomfortable, I'll contact Sunpath. I always did my legs first. Guess I'll need to switch that up. Thanks again guys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JBR 0 #14 August 9, 2014 RemsterAlso, Jav's like to cinched up in a specific manner. Put it on, all straps loose. Bend at the waist, and slightly lift the container up your ass. Tighten the chest strap. Probably much tighter than you would have standing straight Then straighten up, and do your leg straps. ^ This, if you go on to Sunpath's website it actually shows you how to put a Jav on like this. I Bought mine brand new and it felt really comfortable from day one but that could be because I have big round shoulders and the rigs I had jumped previously were made for the "average jumper". I could walk around in mine all day, I wouldn't, but I could if I needed to! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunpathtalbert 0 #15 August 12, 2014 If you feel like your rig doesn't fit correctly, or you just aren't happy with it, let me know. Whatever the issue is, we can fix it. (I work for Sun Path) Make a couple of jumps and let me know what you think. You can contact me at chris@sunpath.com Thanks! Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
