This brings up another good point. Your height is not the only factor.
The relative lengths of your torso and legs also matters. Long legs can
make it hard to reach the instrument panel, and a long torso can make
headroom a problem. Some Eastern European designs are built to match
different proportions.

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The parachute can also be a critical factor. Some parachutes have more
thickness in the lower back, others behind the shoulders (the former
works better for me, allowing me to recline more). Some have comfort
foam, which increases the thickness, some not. Sometimes even the way a
rigger packs the parachute will have an effect.

Removing the adjustable back rest may provide enough room to get a tall
pilot into the cockpit.

My Ventus C/B required that I cut the adjustable seatback
in half, then reglass it. This gave more space behind my
lower back, allowing my chute to drop into that space, and
dropping my head an inch or so. Of course, I then found my
arms were just a bit short for adjusting the radio and
vario, but adding extensions (to the knobs, not the arms)
fixed that. I would have removed the seat back, but the
headrest is attached to it
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T o d d P a t t i s t - "WH" Ventus C
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