How do you measure ?
While it's possible to fly solo, finding someone to
help is the best way to go. Doing so will result in
increased accuracy--which is what you're after in
the first place. But if you can't find someone your
best bet is to measure some well-fitting clothes in
addition to your own body. Otherwise, you'll need
to depend on a full-length mirror to make sure the
tape is in the correct position for each measurement.
Since taking measurements involves getting
up-close and personal, find a place where you feel
comfortable. The person being measured should
be wearing his or her normal undergarments only.
Measurements taken over bulky or constricting
clothing will not be accurate.
Remember, you're going for accuracy: stand up
straight and quit sucking in your gut (doing so will
only ensure an improper fit). If you're taking
measurements to create custom-fit clothing, you'll
look better and be more comfortable if you're
honest with yourself from the get-go.
- CHEST:
To measure the chest circumference,
place string or a tape measure around the fullest part
of the chest, under the arms. Keep the tape parallel to
the floor. For chest width, measure across the
widest part of the chest, beginning and ending at
the point where the arm touches the body on each
side. If using a string. simply mark where the two ends
meet in the front and then measure the distance between string marks
with a ruler.
- TORSO:
To measure the torso for harness measurements,
place string or a tape measure from the sternum, or base
of the rib cage, and measure to the top or base of the penis.
If using a string. simply mark where the two ends
meet in the front and then measure the distance between string marks
with a ruler. If you want a more accurate measurement for full body
harnesses give us additional measurements in the special instructions
on the order form from sternum to waist, and waist to penis base.
Average Torso measurement for a 5' 10" male is roughly 15" to 16".
- WAIST:
You can find the true waist by taking a
string or tape measure and tying it (parallel to the
floor; snugly but not too tight) around the trunk of
the person being measured. It will naturally fall to
the narrowest part of the trunk. If you're
measuring for chaps , or if you or think the
true waist area is too high, measure the
circumference where you (or the person you're
measuring) normally likes to wear pants. For Jocks
measure around the top of hip bone as jocks ride
lower than pants If using a string. simply mark where the two ends
meet in the front and then measure the distance between string marks
with a ruler
- ARM/ WRIST:
To measure the Arm for Armbands, measure the circumference by
place string or a tape measure around the arm just above
the bicep. If using a string. simply mark where the two ends
meet in the front and then measure the distance between string marks
For wrist measurements follow the same procedure around the wrist.
Generally, a Med Wrist Band will be 6 1/2 to 7 inches and a large Wrist
Band will be 7 to 7 1/2 inches.
with a ruler.
- NECK:
Measure the neck circumference at its
base (with measuring tape or string parallel to the floor). To
find the base of the neck, have the person tilt his
or her head forward. You'll see a knobby bone in
back (just above where the shoulders and neck
meet). That's it! If the person being measured
doesn't like a tight fit here, add a pinch of
breathing room. If using a string. simply mark where the
two ends meet in the front and then measure the distance between string
markswith a ruler
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