If your asking if the elastic portion was smaller than no. The harnesses were almost identical in fit as far as the elastic ab belt was concerned. The shell of the harness felt bigger though. It was tight on both of them if you tried wearing it in the sitting position on the boat. Try the harness with the ab-belt off until out on the wire. Once on the wire you can easily attach the velcro. That's the way i wore it and had comfortable results.