Short Plate?

[c-monkey]

Any other "vertically challenged" women (or men) out there? I'm 5'4" and trying to decide if I need a small plate or if the regular size (medium) will work for me...?

 

[nivla80]

Tok to Tobin from DSS? I've never dealt with him before, but I've heard nothing but good things about him and his products. I do believe he sells plates of different sizes, and would be more than glad to help you figure stuff out!

Good luck!

 

[RTodd]

Any other "vertically challenged" women (or men) out there? I'm 5'4" and trying to decide if I need a small plate or if the regular size (medium) will work for me...?

My wife is 5'0" and uses a regular H plate comfortably. I have never understood the perceived need some have for a smaller, non-standard plate.

 

[PfcAJ]

I suppose it would depend on if you have a short or long torso. I agree with the above post, talk to Tobin, he's the man!

 

[Homunculus]

also talk to Fred Tagge (aka FredT). he has all kind of sizes for BP. great plates!!!

 

[mwhities]

I figure the short plate, if you have a shorter torso or the regular if your torso is longer. Measure your leg/torso difference. I recommend DSS. I just purchased the long patter SS BP. Love it!

Michael

 

[c-monkey]

My wife is 5'0" and uses a regular H plate comfortably. I have never understood the perceived need some have for a smaller, non-standard plate.

Really? I figured the whole reason DSS, FredT and Oxycheq all make a smaller plate was for short people like me. I just happen to be on the edge of the height recommendations for a standard size, plus I tried the regular H plate and it felt a little long (below the arch of my back?) so thought I would solicit some feedback from others on the board before I handed over my hard earned cash... thanks!

 

[RTodd]

Really? I figured the whole reason DSS, FredT and Oxycheq all make a smaller plate was for short people like me. I just happen to be on the edge of the height recommendations for a standard size, plus I tried the regular H plate and it felt a little long (below the arch of my back?) so thought I would solicit some feedback from others on the board before I handed over my hard earned cash... thanks!

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[cool_hardware52]

My wife is 5'0" and uses a regular H plate comfortably. I have never understood the perceived need some have for a smaller, non-standard plate.

Does you wife dive single tanks or doubles?

Tobin

 

[Rainer]

My gf (5'4") dives the med DSS plate. No problems for her, but I'd say she's right at the edge of where a shorter plate might be needed.