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READERS COMMENTS
That is imposible
Posted: Oct 04, 2011 Fluffleofougous
Glad you liked it! My finger was actually on 19, not 16, but to answer the other question, yes, it's different among manufacturers. But once you know your torso you can order or buy the right size. In very general terms, anything under 17 is a small, 17-19 is a medium, and anything over 19 is a large. But, like I said, it varies from company to company, so always check!
Posted: Aug 11, 2011 kristin, gear editor
why she put her finger in the 16 inches mark, kind of confusing.
Posted: Nov 15, 2010 bbc
This is great but how does it translate into "sizes"? Are manufacturers different? Are there some set sizes?
Posted: Apr 18, 2010 Ashley
I like that video verry helpfull
Posted: Jan 12, 2010 Danny Kraeger
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