DahlTR...
i'm 5'5"...and i have the shoulder adjusted quite short, so i would imagine you would get into it ok as far as your height is concerned, in the review when i used "exceptionally tall" i was aiming at guys who are 6'7" +
a little bit of an update while im at it..
i've now owned the vest for a few months, and played loads of games with it, and i'm pleased to say that it's still holding up really well,the stitching is still in good, no fraying or breakage. all in all it seems like a sound long term investment..