Originally Posted by
Blackbird14
I would just like to put my mind at ease in regard to my physical suitability. I hope to god that I am within the height requirements...
Given your height it is likely that you measurements will be near the upper limit. Given that they will be close to the limit it is unlikely that any DIY attempts to measure from your buttocks will sufficiently accurate to put your mind at ease.
You find it is 1 cm too much - you will panic.
You find it is 1 cm within - you will panic in case you got it wrong.
Relax. Let the experts measure you accurately against their criteria. Only thing that you might consider is whethr you think you are normal yourself. If you are short in the body you will be long in the legs. If you are long in the body you will be short in the legs. What is your inside leg measurement? 31 is average, 33 is tall, and 35 is gangly.