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Well thanks for all the advice so far. But dont worry I am not gonna go adjusting my leg harness and slip out in mid air. I have over 20 years of working with similiar harnesses in situations much more dangerous. Not to mention working upside down in those harnesses with a weapon in my hand. A couple of the other guys at my DZ also pull themselves up on the risers to get into a better sitting position to ease discomfort. So adjusting ones self that way seems to be commen practice. But any and all advice on easing this pain is greatly appreciated. Agian thx so much.

Ok all I need some advice. Now I know everyone says that there is a world of difference between a student rig which I am on and a custom individual one. But the pain is unbearable. It was so bad on my first 2 jumps that I couldnt jump anymore. It was actually so bad that it made me feel like I was gonna puke. Now I am experienced when it comes to using similiar harnesses for caving, recreation rapelling and military/tactical rapelling. Therefore the first jump I was pretty sure I had it tight enough and high enough in my crotch. But it was bad. So the second jump I got it as snug as I could up into my crotch and as tight as I could agian but still no relief. The only little and I mean little bit of relief came from crossing my ankles while under canopy. It was so bad I just couldnt wait to get down to the DZ. I also tryed pulling myself up by the riser and adjusting, nope that didnt work. So any advice. Could it be that I am to tall for the rig? My legs never could really dangle...they where in a slight sitting position even with the straps up into my crotch. But I am only 6 foot tall so what could be causing this and how can I fix it? Oh please oh please help. Thx all, Steve svaillan2@yahoo.com

Hi all. I am new to skydiving and just getting started. I see this as a sport that I will continue to do. Therefore I want to start looking into getting my own rig. So what would be a good set up for a beginner and where are some good sites to buy equipment from? Not looking for anything fancy or bright colored. Thx all Steve