I can never make this fit me, it rides high and also near the chest the sides stick open?? any ideas on what i should do, i have the xx-large one
384334
I have the same size. I'm assuming from your post that you haven't yet tried adjusting the sides and shoulders for a better fit? I'm 6' 5 inches and had to adjust the shoulder straps out all the way for me to be able to lower the waist enough so that I could attach the belt loops on the bottom to my webbing belt.
384335
I use mine for SAR and I had some of that as an issue too until I adjusted, adjusted, adjusted all the straps. Even then I had some issues but wearing it in and weighting it down with my gear has broke it in and it fits well now. When I take it off in the field, the shoulder velcro sperates but that is not a big deal since it is adjusted with the straps. I've had this vest for awhile now and I can tell you it is very effective - for me - and blows away what other's on my team have IMHO. break it in Albert - weight it down, sweat in it, get it dirty and then readjust it again and again until it fits. I use mine for SAR and I had some of that as an issue too until I adjusted, adjusted, adjusted all the straps. Even then I had some issues but wearing it in and weighting it down with my gear has broke it in and it fits well now. When I take it off in the field, the shoulder velcro sperates but that is not a big deal since it is adjusted with the straps. I've had this vest for awhile now and I can tell you it is very effective - for me - and blows away what other's on my team have IMHO. break it in Albert - weight it down, sweat in it, get it dirty and then readjust it again and again until... » Read More I use mine for SAR and I had some of that as an issue too until I adjusted, adjusted, adjusted all the straps. Even then I had some issues but wearing it in and weighting it down with my gear has broke it in and it fits well now. When I take it off in the field, the shoulder velcro sperates but that is not a big deal since it is adjusted with the straps. I've had this vest for awhile now and I can tell you it is very effective - for me - and blows away what other's on my team have IMHO. break it in Albert - weight it down, sweat in it, get it dirty and then readjust it again and again until it fits. « Show Less
384336
They are adjustable for height and width. Mine is a little wide in the chest due to the adjustment for my gut, but its meant to sit slightly high for acess to your belt mounted equipment. I would reccommend taking off all pouches, completely un strapping the sides. Start from shoulders and position the front neck a little lower than the back neck(like a t-shirt) have the bottom rest just above your belly button. From this step you can get close with the width adjustment and just take it off and fine tune the tightness and cinch and wrap your straps and your ready to get out and send rounds down range They are adjustable for height and width. Mine is a little wide in the chest due to the adjustment for my gut, but its meant to sit slightly high for acess to your belt mounted equipment. I would reccommend taking off all pouches, completely un strapping the sides. Start from shoulders and position the front neck a little lower than the back neck(like a t-shirt) have the bottom rest just above your belly button. From this step you can get close with the width adjustment and just take it off and fine tune the tightness and cinch and wrap your straps and your ready to get out and send rounds... » Read More They are adjustable for height and width. Mine is a little wide in the chest due to the adjustment for my gut, but its meant to sit slightly high for acess to your belt mounted equipment. I would reccommend taking off all pouches, completely un strapping the sides. Start from shoulders and position the front neck a little lower than the back neck(like a t-shirt) have the bottom rest just above your belly button. From this step you can get close with the width adjustment and just take it off and fine tune the tightness and cinch and wrap your straps and your ready to get out and send rounds down range « Show Less
1875724
Maybe its adjustable. Contact the company and ask them what sizes it is built for. Lose that weight!!!
575874
i just finished trying the set up you suggested (minus the vest) and found that when the packs are strapped to my sides at waist height the 3 inch bulge on either side was noticeable I add a sweat shirt and came to the conclusion that the only way the packs would remained concealed is if you like extremely baggy clothing. or wear a vest like they do in the military and police forces in which case the vest plus the packs would make you look very round (still need a not so baggy sweat shirt for this to work tho).
138551
Mine is just stick to my skin. I won't say it is tight as I can move freely. I have checked the official website on the size guide before I buy it. You may have a look.
1461499
We had the same issues. My husband tried to fix it by putting in extra washers on the uneven leg. But it kept on coming off. He must have fixed it a couple of times before it finally stayed on. the best thing is to request the company to give you the correct sized legs.
2249883
I had the same issue! It bothered me for a while. I eventually discovered it does work but it goes in different place than I originally thought. I was placing it too far towards the back. I tried placing it in the middle and it magically slid into place. Keep trying to slide it in and there is a way to make it work. I hope this helps?
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Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated tires, the brakes squeaked, handle bars were not aligned properly, and the deraillers needed adjustment Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated... » Read More Check again, they are all 3 now available at another place... most frequent GOOGLE result and for 200 less than here. I just bought the large, and I am 5'10, but I have a 30" inseam and it fits ok and I have even had to adjust the seat up quite a bit more than I was expecting. I added a diamondback pillowtop saddle, since I am new to biking also and the saddle that it comes with was killing me. If you are mechanically adept, you can assemble the bike easily but it is good to have a REAL bike shop look it over, the box store assembled mine and it ended up scratched, with under inflated tires, the brakes squeaked, handle bars were not aligned properly, and the deraillers needed adjustment « Show Less
166627
my case hasn't either. that's not really normal. it should fit enough so that it's not too big or too small. sorry! :( maybe you could try using a debit/credit card to space it open!
1285065
I could not figure out a way to do it without ruining it. I plan on buying one that actually is the right size (i am 5'2" and it is better suited to someone at least 5'5")
670950
I have a long torso and had that problem with this one. But I have bought others that do the same. I ended up with one that has shoulder straps.
730142
Possibly it's tight but it stretches once you wear it a couple of tight. I would find out if you can return it if it doesn't fit. Or look to see if there is a 4x..hope that helps
677526
I can't get the fitting foot ring to slide down the post. I tried WD 40 and it still won't go past a few inches. In the illustration it is about halfway between the seat bottom and the base. What should I do?
845490
That's odd. Mine comes off almost too easily! I just lift it off the top. Sounds like you got a fit that's not within specs!
324796
I tried. It was so uncomfortable and cutting my skin that I couldn't wear it more than 40 mins. I even tried to put a tshirt and swearshirt on under it. I think my issue is that the medium was too big for me so I had to tighten to the Max and it kept cutting me under the arms. I wasn't willing to put an extra padding like others suggested. Some ppl put a hand towel under it. I felt like that was too much accommodation for this back brace. Hope this helps! I will say the refund process was smooth so u may want to just give it a try?
2231438
Mine fits fine. It hasnt stretched out at all. Could you maybe throw it in the dryer for a few minutes? Thay may help.
734296
I have never been able to figure it out myself. I have ordered 3 and none of them have been right. I finally gave up and kept the last one and altered it to make it fit. Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
1209603
Thanks guys for the reply! I appreciate it! You've helped tremendously! I got one and it fits fine!