Quadan[TK] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I wanted to ask a quick question. I got my hard parts done of my armor. but notice my thighs are to tall and the tops jab into me when I try to sit, bend and all of that. is it ok to have flat horizontal thigh tops or do I need to have the thighs curved to a point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattrooper Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Post some pics, as for sitting down that could be a whole new ball game. When i am suited up there is no sitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TK bondservnt[501st] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) see how thin the gap is? Edited April 8, 2015 by TK Bondservnt 2392 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolo[TK] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Helping a friend with his buid, we had to cut 1 1/2" on top of his thighs. It could be to tall for you. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Hey Matthew, I had the exact same problem.. I ended up cutting about half an inch off the tops of mine. Since you don't need the return edge, you can take off what you need. I would suggest scribing a line to follow the contours, and taking off a small amount at a time, because once it's gone, it's gone! You will be REALLY surprised at how much difference it will make! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PiettLives[TK] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Matthew, I ended up taking quite a lot off of mine and I'm 5'9. Like Joe said, use a pencil and do it in small amounts until you're happy. Just make sure you keep the contour the same and don't "round off" the tops like I've seen happen before. You want the top of your thighs to follow the cod piece like the group photo above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriumphTrooper8[501st] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 I second the trimming. I ended up taking 1-1/2" off the tops of my thighs. I followed the contour when I did it. I also put notches on the back side of the lower thigh at the knee. This all helped tremendously! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 In Vern's pic, it looks like more are trimmed down than not, almost 2 to 1. Definitely safe to go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The5thHorseman[TK] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 In Vern's pic, it looks like more are trimmed down than not, almost 2 to 1. Definitely safe to go for it! On Vern's pic all thighs have the same length. Matthew, i don't really understand what you mean by "flat horizontal thigh tops" but honestly it sounds bad to me. You should post a picture with the trim line you're envisaging if you want the guys to help you properly. And just so you know, it is normal if the thighs prevent you from sitting or bending too much. Try twisting them outwards with your hands before attempting to sit as it will certainly help you without having to trim anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tusken RTT Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Uh oh will have to edit again, LOL; In Vern's pic, there is much more of gap in the thighs to ab in some than in others. Definitely safe to go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justjoseph63[Staff] Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Matthew, perhaps you could use a "China marker" or grease pencil to draw on the area of your thigh you have the question about, and then post a pic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadan[TK] Posted April 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) The top goes up and over my hip bone sorry for late pics. was busy out of town, helping my parents Edited January 13, 2021 by gmrhodes13 photo updated gmrhodes13 2021 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quadan[TK] Posted April 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Hey. can I get someone to cheack out my trim line befor I cut? Next post up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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