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Can you tell me how to tell if you have a small or large bone frame without doing that wrap ur fingers around your wrist?
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Somewhat: In general, if the wrist is much greater around than you or a large handed person can grasp and touch fingers, suggests relatively large frame.
Answered 12/30/2013
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