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
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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.
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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
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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
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I noticed this, too. I just turn it slowly around until it is the best fit. No problems so far. I love it!
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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!
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Same here. :) I thought i'm xl and i actually made a new hole but it is not comfortable to use that way so I'm ordering a new one. For people who are not sure about the size best bet is go to your local store and measure. Amazon is cheaper so buy here.
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There is a drawstring around the bottom that you could tighten if up. Again if it doesn't fit you could return it.
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i think you should try the extra large. you need i to be a tight fit for it to work.
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I found the same problem...takes two men and a small dog to hook the things. I hooked them BEFORE I put the thing on. Took a lot of effort but got it on....it felt like I was in a straight jacket. I think the Med/Large is just to small. They should increase the length of the velcro tabs and put some thumb hooks or something you can get a hold on the tabs better.
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mine is very snug and perfect for my use...I do not know why yours is off and perhaps you should exchange it for one that is not defective
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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!
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The straps on the back are very adjustable and shouldfit you just fine. Trycrossing shoulder straps across your back to put it at a good height on your chest then pull your straps tight.
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Hey ! for the Big beautiful Lady ?? go to a fabric store, get marching buckles, get strap to your likings, " MAGIC " i did this to my chest strap, I am 69 male extremely built muscles, chest is huge, and the strap did not fit ,,so i extended it with extra belting and buckles, love the bag, now i hike with it along with tents, sleeping bags, and bear food, enjoy, J R Massachusetts USA
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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
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I wear a med. shirt & a guy that has this same vest is a 2 x. I have the straps at the top as little as they will go. It is a little bulky around the shoulders on me. I just got it this year so I just figured it will take a little getting used to. I thought about taking it to a seamstress to get the top a little less bulky. I hope this helps.
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Hi, I just had this same problem. Firmly but gently tug and pull and wiggle side to side slightly. It will finally pop into place. In my opinion, they could have improved this product a lot by giving 3 separate sized nose pieces like the Speedo Vanquisher comes with, or at least provide a spare!
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Buy one size bigger. It will be a snug fit. That's what I did. But the only issue I had was that more neck, chest and arm are more muscular these area was snug and my belly isn't big so this area was loose. So when I bought mine, which was one size bigger (normally I wear XL) I bought XXL. Another word, I could only wear a shirt or a long sleeve shirt, no sweater. Or else it be tight. And this is one size bigger then my norm. With this in mine, you know your own body structure, so go off of what I just said and use your best judgment. Good Luck
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it... » Read More It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! « Show Less