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To perform the fit, you will need a partner, a metric tape measure, and a rigid ruler or carpenter’s square. The measuring needs to be done in bare feet or light socks while holding your body erect.
INSEAM: While standing with your feet about 5 cm apart, pull the ruler firmly up into your crotch, keeping one hand in front and one in back. Have your partner make sure the ruler is level and record the distance from the top of the ruler to the ground in centimeters. If using a carpenter’s square, do all measuring against a wall to maintain level on the square. Take this measurement at least 3-4 times until you get the same number twice.
THIGH: While kneeling with your knees about 5 cm apart, follow the same procedure as for the inseam measurement.
FOOT: With your heels against a wall, have your partner measure the distance from the wall to the end of your longest foot.
TORSO: While standing, measure the distance from the top of your manbrium (This is the "V" shaped soft area below your Adam’s apple. The measurement will be to the bottom of the "V".) to the ground. Then, subtract out the measurement you got for your inseam.
ARM: With the ruler held in your hand the way an archer would grip a bow, hold your arm extended at about a 45 degree angle. Your partner will measure from the ruler to the edge of your shoulder (remember, if you hooked the tape measure on the ruler, you need to subtract out the width if the ruler from your measurement). The edge of your shoulder is marked by the acromion, the flat bone above your shoulder socket.
SHOULDER: With your arms at your sides, have your partner measure from acromion to acromion and record this measurement.
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