SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SCA STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS REVISE 0 SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS BOY ARMOR PRIOR TO SIZING: UÊ Prior to going to the agency, make sure that all personnel being sized will be in their normal duty uniform inclusive of their uniform shirt, uniform pants, complete duty belt with equipment loaded in all holsters and holders, and of course the appropriate undergarments. For females, this will include the type of bra they prefer to wear on duty. UÊ Have the officer REMOVE all notepads, pens, microphones, etc., from all their pockets prior to sizing. UÊ To ensure the most comfortable fit, it is a good practice to discuss typical stances and/or positions the officer may find herself in most often while on duty, such as driving, kneeling, squatting and/or sitting. UÊ Height and weight are also extremely important factors when it comes to sizing. These measurements provide a good way of verifying that correct measurements were taken while sizing. UÊ Make arrangements with the agency point of contact to have a designated area that provides female officers with an appropriate level of privacy while sizing them. If you are a male sizing a female, ask the agency to have another female present when possible to assist you if needed. Also, ensure the female officer you are sizing is comfortable with you taking the measurements prior to starting. TOOLS YOU NEE: UÊ CAM (Center Apex Measurement) Sizing Tool UÊ Soft measuring tape UÊ A flexible ruler UÊ An armless chair UÊ Appropriate sizing forms WHILE SIZING: UÊ Speak with the officer to determine their main concerns (i.e. fit, comfort, coverage or side closure). Make sure these concerns are within the agency s guidelines. Be sure to engage them in the process, making them feel comfortable to speak freely about their concerns. This will make for a much more satisfactory fit. Communication is key. UÊ If you are sizing an officer for a replacement vest, ask the officer what they liked or disliked about that particular vest. If they have their old vest with them, ask the officer to put it on so that you can give your professional guidance to achieve a better fit with the sizing of the new vest. UÊ Take this opportunity to discuss the vest they will be receiving and its features and benefits. AFTER SIZING: UÊ Be sure to review the contents of the package that will come with their vest (i.e. Product Guide, Strap Kit, etc.). UÊ emonstrate how to assemble and put on their new vest. Ensure they understand the internal suspension system and how to insert their Soft Trauma Plate (if applicable). UÊ Remind them to complete the warranty card and send it into the address as instructed. 00.33.332
SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS 2 MEASURING BY SOFT TAPE UÊ When using a cloth or soft measuring tape, O NOT pull the tape too tight. A tape that is pulled too tight can significantly alter measurements. UÊ Take ALL measurements to the nearest full inch. If rounding is necessary, round UP on Girth and round OWN on length. All rounding needs to be done based on the officer s individual needs. THE FOLLOWING S SHOUL BE TAKEN STANING FULL CHEST RECOR OFFICER S INFORMATION Record the officer s information including height, weight, and bra cup size on the appropriate sizing form. STEP 2 FULL CHEST Position the CAM Sizing Tool around the officer s full chest area, make sure to have them position this on the center of the chest/bust area. Have the officer adjust this to where she feels the center of her chest is. Measure around the back, directly under arm pits, meeting across center chest front. 3 ins. Measure waist at widest circumference in between the chest and the top of the duty belt. Add Full Chest and Girth together and divide by 2 to achieve the Total Girth. 2 ins. : GIRTH FULL CHEST 3 GIRTH 2 + STEP 2 BACK 2 /2= SIZE CALCULATION To achieve your Front Panel Width Size, take the Total Girth obtained from above and divide by two to achieve your Front Panel Width Size. If the Front Panel Width Size that you calculate is inbetween two whole numbers, it is always recommended that you round up to the nearest whole number. /2= 1. with this size at the bottom of the page. Note, if your Front Panel Width Size is not featured below, choose the next next size up. CHOICES 1 24 26 00.33.332 STEP STEP
SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS 3 THE FOLLOWING S SHOUL BE TAKEN SEATE SIE FRONT TOP TORSO Position the CAM Sizing Tool around the officer s full chest area, make sure to have them position this on the center of the chest/bust area. Have the officer adjust this to where she feels the center of her chest is. Using a straight ruler measure from the bottom of the side/shoulder clavicle bone down to the center of the CAM Sizing Tool to get the Side Front Top Torso Length. SIE FRONT TOP TORSO Clavicle (collarbone) Bottom edge of Clavicle Top edge of Clavicle bone Size, choose between, or = SIE FRONT TOP TORSO Refer to for Front Panel Width Size (1). Choose Side Front Top Torso Length from below list. Must be a two (2) digit number FRONT TOP TORSO LENGTH CHOICES SIZE 06 SIZE 1 0 SIZE SIZE 0 0 SIZE 24 0 0 0 0 0 SIZE 26 0 0 0 IMPORTANT TIPS 1. Side Front Top Torso measurement must be equal to or greater than the Side Front Bottom Torso measurement. 2. If rounding is necessary, round UP on Girth and round OWN on length. THE FOLLOWING S SHOUL BE TAKEN SEATE SIE Using a straight ruler, begin at the mid-breast point with the CAM Sizing Tool secured around the full chest area and measure down to the top of the duty belt to determine Side Front Bottom Torso Length. Subtract 1 from this measurement. SIE 6-1 = SIE LENGTH CHOICES 4 6 00.33.332. STEP STEP
SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS 4 THE FOLLOWING SHOUL BE TAKEN STANING UPPER UPPER Using a soft measuring tape, extend the arms forward and measure from arm pit to arm pit and deduct 1 from each side (2 total). - 2 = UPPER CHOICES SIZE SIZE 1 SIZE SIZE SIZE 24 SIZE 26 0* 0* *0 = STEP SIZE CALCULATION Take the Total Girth obtained from and add your Overlap preference (reference the overlap calculations below). Then subtract the Front Panel Width Size from that total. + = 3-34 + OVERLAP OVERLAP Overlap Calculation Butt Fit add 1 1 Overlap add 3 2 Overlap add = FRONT PANEL WITH 1 BACK PANEL WITH CHOICES 1 24 26 2 30 STEP 1 00.33.332 STEP
SECON CHANCE STRUCTURE FEMALE SIZING INSTRUCTIONS THE FOLLOWING SHOUL BE TAKEN STANING BACK LENGTH STEP BACK LENGTH Using a soft measuring tape, identify the bottom edge of the shirt collar and measure from the bottom of the shirt collar to the top of the duty belt. Multiply that measurement by.0. x.0 = BACK LENGTH. 2 BACK LENGTH CHART BACK LENGTH 1 1 1 1 21 X.0 STEP 1 1 1 with this size at the bottom of the page. CHOICES 1 1 1 ETERMINE YOUR VEST SIZE Fill out your vest size by entering in the measurements as they correspond to the appropriate steps. STEP 1 STEP Complete Size = -1 00.33.332