tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39138785344411371092024-02-19T21:47:02.246-05:00Tall AdaptationsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-58596581490184997222015-02-07T09:47:00.000-05:002015-02-07T09:52:11.201-05:00Comparison of T-Shirts for Tall Skinny Men: Tall Slim Tees vs Old NavyTall sizes are becoming increasingly common both from mass market brands and from niche tall specific clothing companies. In this post, I'm going to compare two examples of these: Old Navy and <a href="https://www.tallslimtees.com/">Tall Slim Tees</a> (TST).<br />
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The two t-shirts TST kindly sent me are medium and large while the Old Navy t-shirt is a large tall. And for comparison's sake, I've included a run of the mill large from Hanes. None of the t-shirts were washed nor dried prior to the comparison.<br />
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Though I have had much better luck with Old Navy in the past, in this instance their shirt was only slightly longer the the Hanes large. In contrast, the TST t-shirts both have more than an extra inch in length as well as longer sleeves. All girths are similar except the TST medium, which is as to be expected.<br />
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TST Fitting Guide:<br />
MEDIUM: 6'2″ – 6'7″ & 150 lbs. – 200 lbs.<br />
LARGE: 6'4″ – 6'9″ & 200 lbs. – 250 lbs.<br />
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I'm 6'7" (long torso) and 220 lbs which puts me at the lower end of TST's large. The large (red) was an OK fit, but I liked the medium (blue) much more. I haven't worn a medium anything since my early teens, so it
sounds a bit odd at first. But it makes sense as, for my height, I'm about average build. How nice it is not to have to opt for an XXL tent just to get enough length!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJR_lwni1SJ2XcJzqbFO3vx4Amo2R4eTcYO2SkHxkHpNOC3mqnGN1fDoYVLichIT-AxfPUKF3RsZ0TtmTZ0gVKm-xJkfZkdHGvPyqiZCLMljbVfsR8IXtRFGrUJa53xNW13zEJQ0QsHxVJ/s1600/IMG_2265.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Medium Tal T-shirt for Tall Skinny Guy" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJR_lwni1SJ2XcJzqbFO3vx4Amo2R4eTcYO2SkHxkHpNOC3mqnGN1fDoYVLichIT-AxfPUKF3RsZ0TtmTZ0gVKm-xJkfZkdHGvPyqiZCLMljbVfsR8IXtRFGrUJa53xNW13zEJQ0QsHxVJ/s1600/IMG_2265.JPG" height="320" title="Medium Tal T-shirt for Tall Skinny Guy" width="240" /></a></div>
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A challenge that Old Navy faces is that they are a mass market company and hence will always be pressured to reach the largest market. So while tall men by most definitions are 6'4" and up, Old Navy is drawn to lower this in search of a larger market. From my past experience with Old Navy, I have to say they are a decent option. But for the truly tall men, 6'4" and up, niche companies like TST will always have the edge. It should also be noted that TST t-shirts aren't merely scaled up standard shirts, but have gone through 7 design iterations to be optimized specifically for thin men from 6'2" to 6'9".<br />
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The Old Navy t-shirt is about $10 while the TST t-shirt is a bit more expensive at $20 ($17 with the promo code TallAdaptations). But getting a good fit is worth the extra price. Further, the TST t-shirt is softer and just feels like it's better quality, despite both t-shirts being about 50-50 polyester and cotton. Lastly, supporting niche tall clothing companies keeps them around and developing new products. TST, for example, plans to launch more sizes this year as well as getting into long sleeve shirts. In conclusion, <a href="https://www.tallslimtees.com/">Tall Slim Tees</a> wins this match!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-79288513427688710692014-12-20T09:51:00.001-05:002014-12-20T13:57:40.157-05:00Car Seat Tilting Brackets and other Adaptations for Tall PeopleThe following is a guest post by Sean, a fellow Tall Adapter. Please see this site's <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/p/about.html">disclaimer</a> before doing any adaptations.<br />
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At 6'3" I have to Tall Adapt. I drive a 2001 Honda CR-V which I purchased new and still drive 13 years on. Here are some adaptations I've made to the car which parallel some of your blog posts. <br />
First up is the mirror. The factory placement puts the mirror
directly in my line of sight. I discovered that the bracket
which attaches the mirror to the interior had a pivot point allowing it
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rotate [editor: for mirror mounts that don't have this option, see <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/09/raising-rear-view-mirror-for-tall-people.html">this post</a>]. So this mirror is rotated 180 degrees and
thanks to the angle of the bracket it now resides up and out of my
direct line of sight. Additionally, I drive with a panoramic
clip-on mirror to improve rearward vision. Everybody I've
recommended the panoramic mirror to has loved it regardless of their
height.<br />
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Second is these seat brackets I made. These are a small
improvement which made a huge difference for me. I had been buying chair
cushions to sit on that raise my seat height to a comfortable level. I
realized the issue really was with the length of my calves. The
bracket is flat steel with two holes drilled in it, installed to raise
the front of the seat. The first set of brackets I made were too long at
1½" as they interfered with the ergonomics of the seat-back reclining
angle. The one inch brackets corrected the length from the end of the
bottom seat cushion to the pedals in a way that the chair cushions never
could. It's hard to see in the third image but the seat cushion is
a little higher. I suppose as the front of the seat only is raised that
there may be more room for my femur-to-butt length on the seat as well
but that's just speculation.<br />
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Lastly, taller people have bigger hands and longer fingers, so I
drive with a steering wheel cover to get a better grip on the wheel. I
always feel like a steering wheel without one just doesn't feel<br />
right... too skinny and unsafe.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-80582664465403149902014-12-13T09:34:00.001-05:002014-12-13T09:34:55.488-05:00Clothes for Tall Skinny Men: The Cleaner Brighter BrandDisclaimer: I'm neither a fashionista nor a model (obviously), I'm just a tall and slim guy looking for some long threads... <br />
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The human body comes in all shapes and sizes. Economy of scale motivates clothing companies to cater to the more common shapes and sizes. Hence, the further one's size and/or shape deviates from the average, the less options they have to choose from. The consequence of this characteristic of the clothing industry is that people who vary from average by both size and by shape are severely neglected. One such population is tall skinny men.<br />
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And that is where Kevin and his new clothing brand, <a href="http://www.cleanerbrighter.org/">Cleaner Brighter</a>, come in. Kevin's company has relentlessly measured and remeasured sizes while working directly with a pattern maker to design clothing specifically for tall and slim men. Read once more; these are not clothes graded up from an average person's size. Rather, they are specific to the tall and slim guy.<br />
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When asked about the direction and intended clientele for the company, Kevin responded, "I have personally perceived the need for clothing made for tall thin and tall athletic guys, so that is where we’ve started. I’m not aiming to be some cutting edge fashion designer. I just want to make good clothes that make people look and feel their best - and especially those people who are under-served by the mall."<br />
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Kevin kindly gave me a pair of the brown chinos along with a blue crew neck sweater to test out and give my input on. I should first mention that I'm 6' 7" and 220lbs, and thereby my tallness is more extreme than my thinness. Second, I am long waisted (long torso) rather than long legged. To fit this frame of mine, I used the provided<a href="http://www.cleanerbrighter.org/"></a> fitting system and requested large tall for the sweater and 36x36 for the pants.<br />
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You can see from the pictures that the fit is fairly consistent in all areas, which is unlike what you get with a lot of mass market tall clothing that is simply graded from an average size. I think this was a primary aim of Kevin's. In particular, when you look at the comparison with the LL Bean clothing in the picture below, the <a href="http://www.cleanerbrighter.org/">Cleaner Brighter</a> clothing maintains more of a snug fit by the armpits and around the thighs, which can help in not accentuating a slim frame.<br />
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Because of my exceptionally long torso, I might have liked a slightly greater length for the sweater, though not by much. The sleeves on the other hand are ample long. In fact, I flipped the cuffs over once, which I'm sure was Kevin's intention. As far as the style, I'm going to have to admit that I like a slightly baggier fit overall. Perhaps it is the decade I grew up in (mostly the 90s) and the high school cool girl who told me my long skinny legs necessitated baggy jeans. Or maybe it is simply the fact that I've gotten used to the baggier clothes I've had to wear to get adequate length. Either way, I am looking forward to giving the snugger, more modern clothing a try.<br />
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As far as the quality, I can't see any flaws, the clothes seem durable and are comfortable, and I would wager they are on a similar level as LL Bean in that respect.<br />
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The <a href="http://www.cleanerbrighter.org/">Cleaner Brighter</a> clothing line is limited right now, but they have plans to expand, firstly with polos and t-shirts, but then into the less charted waters of tall outerwear for tall slim men. I feel this last one is an excellent direction as overly baggy jackets let in too much of a draft, leaving you both looking dumb and feeling numb. But Kevin is most interested in designing whatever it is tall and thin guys are having trouble finding. So, if you have a moment, please chime in in the comments below.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-74972966697469276972014-12-01T08:47:00.000-05:002014-12-03T11:47:30.857-05:00The Tall Book, Arianne Cohen: Book ReviewThe Tall Book is to books as its tall audience is to average people: Uncommon and unmistakable. Books on height are rare, and to the best of my knowledge, The Tall Book is the most accessible and comprehensive in detailing the implications of exceptional height.<br />
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Arianne Cohen, a 6' 3" Brooklyn journalist, did extensive research for the book, drawing on knowledge from her travels including a visit to the pan-European tall convention, interviews with researchers and specialists, and even her own dating experience with a 7' 2" guy. The book is both informative and entertaining with illuminating tidbits of information such as, "In the last thirty-one presidential elections, the tall candidate has won the popular vote twenty-six times, or roughly 87 percent."<br />
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Arianne points out some of the challenges of being tall including dating difficulties for tall women, ergonomics, and finding clothes. But, as she goes on to make evident, these pale in comparison to the perks: Increased stature coincides with some health benefits, athletic advantages, higher IQs, statistically larger incomes, and male dating prowess. Sadly, these are all subject to a U-shape curve and reverse with extreme height. In not so many words, she glances upon this caveat, but only glances as she keeps the tone of the book highly optimistic.<br />
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Tall males and females share similar predicaments, however, the greatest challenge for tall males is ergonomics while for tall females it is social circumstances. Though The Tall Book's intention is to delve into tallness regardless of gender, I think Arianne's own life experiences have tipped the book a bit towards the female side.<br />
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Exceptional height is accompanied with profound implications to our health and so many aspects of our lives, and The Tall Book begins to fill the giant void in the literature on the topic. If you or someone close to you is tall, The Tall Book is a must read.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-72742398893832100032014-11-30T09:16:00.000-05:002014-12-03T11:51:12.938-05:00Swimming Stroke for Bad Backs and Necks: Using a Swim SnorkelBack and neck injuries are <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/11/tall-people-and-back-problemspain.html">more common in taller people</a>. A continuing theme on this site is how to adapt, both to prevent and to recover from such injuries. Swimming is one such adaptation. Tall people may be drawn to swimming in the first place because of the inherent physical advantage their taller stature provides. In this post, an approach to swimming that is particularly conducive to spinal health is introduced.<br />
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Swimming to ease back pain is a recommendation made in all corners of our medical spectrum, from orthopedic surgeons to holistic healers and is even confirmed as effective in the literature [1]. Swimming provides gentle motion with minimal impact while still sufficient resistance to strengthen the core and yield cardiovascular benefits. But which swimming stroke are these specialists referring too? Certainly not the Phelps style butterfly, this requires an Olympian physique.<br />
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And there are issues with the other strokes too. Hyper-extension is perhaps the most problematic and is most present in the breast stroke as the swimmer repetitively extends their spine to come up for air. This can actualy compromise the spine, leading to such conditions as what is termed "swimmer's neck" [2]. Hyper-extension can also be a problem in the front crawl (freestyle), however the larger spinal motion is that of twisting. The back stroke requires the least deviation from an ideal neutral posture. Though it may also be the least accessible to the novice swimmer given the lack of forward visibility.<br />
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Unbeknownst to your younger self, you likely once swam in a manner more conducive to spinal health; the same snorkel that allowed your head to remain submerged for longer while searching for treasure also inadvertently allowed your spine to remain in a relaxed and neutral posture.<br />
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Curiously, you rarely see lane swimmers using snorkels. Perhaps it is the association with children frolicking, or perhaps it is the discomfort of an off-center tube pulling on the side of the head. The latter can be solved by using what is known as a swim snorkel which sits centered on the face. Swim snorkels are commonly used to allow novice swimmers to focus on their stroke without worrying about breathing technique, but they also happen to be of particular benefit to back and neck pain sufferers.<br />
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Swim snorkels can be used with a variety of swim strokes including both the breast and front crawl. One particularly therapeutic stroke is to combine a flutter kick with a gentle breast stroke with the arms. No matter what stroke is chosen, the key is that the spine remains neutral and the supporting muscles are not overworked.<br />
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Another swimming accessory that can be helpful for some spinal injuries are swim fins (small flippers). By using swim fins, the legs can do more of the work, further decreasing the forces acting on the thoracic and cervical spine.<br />
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[1] Ariyoshi M. et al., <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10410527">Efficacy of aquatic exercises for patients with low-back pain</a>, Kurume Med J., 1999. <br />
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Ross, H. A., Swimmer's Neck, Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, 1974.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-16693998557692795042014-11-20T08:50:00.001-05:002014-11-20T08:50:19.629-05:00Top Christmas Gift Ideas for Tall PeopleTall people can be tricky to shop for. The usual go to Christmas gift of clothing rarely works out, leading to pesky returns. But clothing issues are just the tip iceberg as all manner of objects that tall people interact with are not designed for them. This Christmas, help a tall person out by getting them a gift to help combat this predicament. Below are 10 clever Christmas gift ideas that do just that.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>1. Shower Head Extensions</b></span></div>
Low shower heads are one of the greatest gripes of tall people. This simple extension is the gift that keeps giving as every morning they will be grateful for not having to duck (as much) to wash their hair. Shower heads can also be raised with <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/raised-shower-heads-for-tall-people.html">shower head bars</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>2. Extra Long Ties</b></span></div>
There was a time when short ties were in fashion. That time is long past. Save your tall person a fashion faux pas and get them an extra long tie. You might check out this <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/05/extra-long-ties-for-tall-men-neckties.html">long tie post</a> first.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>3. Luggage Handle Extension</b></span></div>
People do a lot of traveling at Christmas and one of the biggest pains is dragging luggage through the airport. Whats an even bigger pain is having to hunch over to grasp the luggage handle while the suitcase bounces off your heel each step you take. Save your tall person from this predicament with this handy handle extension. You might check out some other <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/04/tall-handle-extensions.html">handle extensions</a> too.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>4.Traffic Light Lens</b></span></div>
Now this is a truly brilliant product. You apply this Fresnel lens to your windshield (no adhesive required), and suddenly you can see traffic lights that are ordinarily blocked by the car's roof. No longer does the tall person have to hunch forward and crane their neck to see traffic lights. The full article is here: <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/08/traffic-lights-blocked-by-car-roof.html">Fresnel Lens</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>5. Extra Wide Clothes Hangers</b></span></div>
Because of taller peoples' wider shoulders, their
clothes don't sit well on standard hangers, stretching the cloth and giving the appearance of an unhealthy growth. Luckily, their are 22" hangers available. If you have
some time on your hands this Christmas, you might take a shot at making some
<a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/diy-extra-wide-clothes-hanger-for-big.html">customized copper hangers</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>6. Car Seat Rail Extensions</b></span></div>
More than being simply uncomfortable, insufficient legroom in cars increases both the risk of and the severity of injuries that may result in accidents. Finally there is a company selling seat rail extensions for a variety of cars. This would make for an awesome Christmas gift for the tall person who just can't get enough legroom. Check out the <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/05/cars-with-most-legroom-car-seat.html">full article</a> for more info.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>7. Extra Large Office Chair Casters (4")</b></span></div>
Office chair seats are rarely high enough for tall people, which is a risk factor for low back pain. One solution is to raise the chair up by swapping out the 2" casters for some 4" casters. Keep in mind though that the desk should also go up, which can be done with <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/05/desks-beds-office-chairs-and-furniture.html">desk raisers</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>8. The Tall Book</b></span></div>
This book is entirely dedicated
to tall people and is written by the 6'3" female journalist, Arianne Cohen. The book is both entertaining and informative and a must read for
the tall person who wishes to understand the implications of their tall
stature. A fine Christmas gift indeed. See <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/tall-books-and-movies.html">here</a> for more books relevant
to tall people.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>9. Extra Long Big Johnson Sleeping Bag (100")</b></span></div>
Perhaps your tall person is planning to do some ice fishing and camping this Christmas. Keep them out of the cold with an extra long sleeping bag. The same company also sells some <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/04/tall-excersice-products.html">extra long tents</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>10. Extra Long Yoga Mat</b></span></div>
Yoga is a fine way for tall people to counteract the spine compacting influence of our relatively short man world and improve posture and reduce back pain. Encourage them this Christmas with a mat long enough for their tall body.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bonus: Free Tall People Problems Poster</b></span></div>
And finally, get a chuckle out of them with this free poster of tall people having tall people problems.<br />
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Good luck with your Christmas shopping, and don't forget to tell your tall person about TallAdaptations.com!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-9589075255320220282014-11-16T12:03:00.000-05:002014-11-16T12:03:09.944-05:00Best Car for Tall People: The Ford Transit ConnectFor eight solid years the <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/10/top-tall-car-honda-element.html">Honda Element</a> reigned as the champion car for tall people. Alas, like all good things, it came to an end as 2011 saw its arrival on Honda's height biased guillotine. By an extraordinary stroke of luck, however, this coincided with the beginnings of a new tall car champion, the Ford Transit Connect.<br />
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With its European origins as a humble delivery vehicle, it's height was appreciated for cargo capacity while the tall windshield provided visibility to high up signs as it nimbly maneuvered through crowded city streets. Like tall people, it stood out in the crowd, aiding it in its rise in the ranks to the consumer level.<br />
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The most notable measurement is the 51.5" <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/10/roofline-height-measuring-cars-for-tall.html">roofline height (floor to the top of the windshield)</a>. This is about five precious inches taller than the Honda Element and about a foot taller than your average car. In other words, it is somewhere between the Yao Ming and Shaquille O'neal of cars.<br />
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Besides making space for tall people's long torsos, this vertical space is also useful for legroom, as it allows the taller person to raise their seat higher before head room or visibility becomes a problem. Of course, the legroom problem can also be solved by <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/05/cars-with-most-legroom-car-seat.html">extending the seat rails</a>.<br />
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Before writing this post, I decided I had to test the fit for myself. The consumer versions of the Transit Connect are rare in Canada, so it took a bit of driving, but I eventually found a dealership, endured the sales person, and slid my 6' 7" tall frame easily into the comfortable cabin (the ingress and egress was superb). See for yourself in the pic below, but I can confidently say that this is the best visibility and headroom of any consumer vehicle without getting into a Winnebago.<br />
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Besides being tall people friendly, the Ford Transit Connect is versatile. Like the Honda Element, the seats fold down to make for some excellent space, whether it be for stuff, like your bike(s), for the dog(s), or for car camping. And despite its larger size, it gets a sound 40mpg on the highway. Finally, the wagon version offers seven seats, all with fantastic headroom.<br />
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Now in 2014, Ford is offering a variety of models which can be categorized as either the van or wagon version. In addition, there are a variety of new concept versions being shown off at auto shows. With
popularity, however, comes pressure for conformance. It will be a true
test of the Transit Connect's identity to see if it can remain tall,
resisting the pressures to hunch (drop its roofline) as the mainstream consumer
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For myself, my 2003 Honda Element has a lot of life left in it, but I have a feeling I know what my next car will be. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-11535926627140825692014-10-29T08:33:00.000-04:002014-10-29T10:39:23.665-04:00Halloween Costume for Tall Couples: Schwarzenegger and Devito from the Movie TwinsLast Halloween I was a tall tree: a pile of leaves hot glued to a brown shirt. My witty girlfriend decided to be a lumber jack, so she could chop the tall tree down. This year, we've decided to work somewhat more harmoniously as we take on the roles of Schwarzenegger and Devito from the 1988 movie Twins.<br />
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A lucky trip to the used clothing store turned up two nearly identical suits, one large and one small. Of course the small was too baggy for her and the large too short for me. So we did our normal solutions; she did some quick tailoring on hers while I wore my pants halfway down my butt.<br />
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Add in our blue shirts, black shoes, and some matching shades from the dollar store, and voila, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito. OK, I know, being tall and slim, if I really wanted to pull this off, I'd have to hit the gym. But then Brandy would have to shave her head and grow a pot belly, both of which she seems vehemently opposed to doing. So this will have to do for this Halloween.<br />
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I'm a bit hesitant to watch the movie again, as the last time I did I was a little kid, indifferent to good VS rotten movies, and actually remember it fondly. Given the 36% on the Tomatometer, I might react differently this time around. But in the name of staying in character, I'll do what I gotta do!<br />
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This has been a fairly easy tall specific couples costume to pull off. If you need even easier though, check out the tall tree and lumberjack costumes from last year.<br />
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What do you think? Got any other good tall Halloween costume ideas? Please tell in the comments below! <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-73744547483551786182014-09-21T10:40:00.000-04:002014-09-21T12:38:16.985-04:00Height Matters: Inventor Develops Desk Raisers for Tall People Below is a guest post by Hadrian, an inventor in the UK. At 6'5" tall, poor ergonomics contributed to his slipped disc which eventually required surgery. In order to cope with his recurring back pain, he had to adapt. In particular, he raised his work station. Unsatisfied with existing methods for raising desks, he invented a brilliant new desk raising device (see below image link). So without further ado, here is his story!<br />
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I have always enjoyed sports and been reasonably fit and healthy. I competed at high jump through my 20s and have done Martial Arts for most of my life. When I left school I worked in bars, night clubs, as a heavy goods driver and as an engineer before going to University in my mid-20s. Once I graduated I got my first office job which for the first time meant I was sitting down for most of the day. Up until then, although I had the occasional stiff back, I had never had any serious problems.<br />
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Around three years after leaving University I was getting more regular and increasingly debilitating episodes of back pain. These finally came to a head when going to Spain on holiday and over a period of about two days I went from being able to run seven miles in an hour to not being able to walk 100 meters. I got a flight home two weeks later but it was extremely uncomfortable and frightening; not just because it was Easy Jet and there wasn’t enough leg room. When I got back to the UK, medical investigations diagnosed a very serious prolapse of a disc (slipped disc) in my lower back.<br />
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Fortunately, I have private medical insurance and I was able to have the operation in a few weeks but unsurprisingly, my recovery was long and painful. I spent two days in hospital and even when I got home I had to spend most of my time lying down as sitting, standing and walking were uncomfortable. I had to do regular physiotherapy and take increasingly longer walks to try to build up my strength and stamina. One of the major problems with being incapacitated for even short periods of time is the degeneration of muscles and other soft tissues. What is worse is that in order to get to the disc the surgeons need to get past or through other structures. This inevitably means damage to surrounding tissue such as muscles, tendons and ligaments.<br />
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It took me three months before I was able to go back to work and even then I was not able to go back full time; I started with half days and built up to full time. I am lucky in that I have been able to get back to my Martial Arts but this took another six months and again I had to ease my way into this. Ten years on I still have to do physiotherapy and visit a chiropractor. Even with this I still get regular back problems and all I can do is to manage them as best I can. Fortunately, I have been able to avoid another serious set-back.<br />
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My employer at the time of my back operation did invest in a height adjustable desk on my return to work, though it wasn't one of the very expensive ones where you press a button and it raises or lowers. It was one where you have to work out the height the desk needs to be at before assembling it. Once assembled it was very good but it took two guys around an hour to assemble it in the first place. <br />
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I moved jobs around six years ago and when I requested that my desk be raised as part of my work station assessment, my desk was put on blocks of wood. It struck me that this was not a very safe or ergonomic solution. It wasn’t even very cost affective, as the blocks had to be measured and cut to fit the desk. This is where I started to think there must be a better way.<br />
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Other than height adjustable desks, which are significantly more expensive than standard desks, all I was able to find were fairly crude blocks. These can only give you very rough adjustment. Also if you are very tall (6’2” and above) you need to stack up to three blocks on top of each other, which not only adds to the cost but also significantly increases the instability of the desk. There have been a number of reports of furniture falling off of these blocks.<br />
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As I have a background in engineering, I decided to design a better alternative and with the help of a small design company (Burrell Innovation), I believe we have come up with a revolutionary alternative to these blocks. The units are firmly attached to the desk so that they in affect become part of the desk, so there is no danger of them falling off and the desk can be moved with them in place. They allow for precise height adjustments from 35mm (1 ½ in) to 115mm (4 ½ in); this is 35mm or about 1 ½ inches higher than three stacked blocks. They have also been tested by TUV-SUD to withstand static loads of 230kg or 550lb. This is well in excess of maximum requirements for office desks of any major national or international trading standards.<br />
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Unfortunately, they do not work for all office desks but they do work for the majority of desks. They will not work with H leg desks and I do not advise that they are used with cantilever desks with round or oval legs as the desk raisers require a flat edge to grip the desk firmly. They will not work for desks that have built in units that go to the floor either.<br />
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Below are some recommendations for seated work. The desk raisers are helpful in achieving these.<br />
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<li>The seat back rest should be adjusted so you are sitting upright</li>
<li>Good lumbar support should be achieved (i.e. the lower back should be supported)</li>
<li>Seat height should be adjusted to achieve 4 – 7</li>
<li>There should be no excess pressure on the underside of your thighs and back of the knees</li>
<li>There should be room under the desk to allow changes in posture (no obstacles)</li>
<li>Forearms should be horizontal and elbows approximately at right angles</li>
<li>There should be minimal bending of the wrists and hands, they should be horizontal</li>
<li>Screen should be at arm’s length and height and angle should be adjusted to allow a comfortable head position with the neck and head straight</li>
<li>Ensure there is space in front of the keyboard to support your hands/wrists during pauses in keying. Place mouse close to keyboard</li>
<li>A foot support can be provided if your feet do not now touch the ground once seated</li>
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<span style="color: red;">editor: Hadrian's website is <a href="http://height-matters.com/">Height-Matters.Com</a>. Thank you Hadrian for sharing your story! I hope others will share their tall related stories, no matter how long or short, similarly!</span> <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-24992498819270995342014-09-03T11:24:00.003-04:002014-09-03T22:28:31.637-04:00Tall Tales - The Great Talisman of Height: About the BookTall stature presents many challenges in life. It seems, however, that 6'11" Bill Walker never let his height hold him back. The result is a series of marvelous adventures which he has, to our education and amusement, documented in "Tall Tales - The Great Talisman of Height".<br />
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At one point in his career, Walker was a language teacher traveling South America without a visa. If sneaking around without a visa isn't hard enough on its own, try doing it when you are 6'11". He lost more money bribing officials and getting mugged than he earned teaching. How does such a big guy get mugged you ask? Well gunpoint knows no bounds. Walker has had more than his share of physical encounters, being beaten up multiple times for what appears to be no other reason than being extremely tall. He blames it on the Napolean Complex.<br />
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There is no shortage of short dictators and serial killers, Bill demonstrates. He goes into length on 5'5" Joseph Stalin, 5'6" Napolean Bonaparte, and 5'8" Adolph Hitler, and mentions the famous serial killers: 5'2" Charles Manson, 4'10" Bonnie Parker, and 5'4" George Baby Face Nelson. But don't misjudge; Walker has no prejudice on height. His dedication for the book is to "... men and women on both the top and bottom ends of the Bell Curve of Height", and he is a great adversary of heightism, both small and tall.<br />
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A chapter in the book delves into his experience as a commodity trader first in Chicago and then in London. Your first conclusion when imagining a 6'11" guy in the trading mosh pit (before it all went electronic) might be that he had a huge physical advantage, could reach for more trades, and was more noticeable. However, consider that he had a really high center of gravity; the short guys could push his legs and prevent him from holding a good spot on the floor. Being a large target, he had endless encounters with other pit traders, to the point where he signed up for martial arts, but only to learn that the other traders were already enrolled! Nevertheless, he did manage to get by for 14 years as a commodities trader.<br />
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The book delves into the extraordinary and humorous aspects of the lives of great and famous tall people. He talks about how 6'4" Abraham Lincoln's height influenced his demeanor, allowed him to keep his cool while hotter heads were losing theirs, and how height affected his image in the public eye. Walker describes how 7'1" Wilt Chamberlain's greatest sporting event wasn't the record setting 100 points he scored in an NBA game, but rather the 20 000 women he claims to have had sexual relations with. Walker also writes about many other extraordinary tall people including 8'11" Robert Wadlow, the tallest human in recorded history, and NBA hall of famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (7'2"). I previously had no idea Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was a favorite Kung Fu student of Bruce Lee (5'7"). Check out the below video, it will make your sides hurt, with laughter that is.<br />
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Walker takes us through the usual gamut of tall problems, from airplane seats and short beds to back pain and obnoxious and endless tall comments. He is witty and humorous in his response to tall questions: How do you find a bed long enough to sleep in? I sleep like a horse, standing up. <br />
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"Tall Tales" is a grand story aptly subtitled, "The Great Talisman of Height". It is positive about height, yet realistic about the challenges and implications. It is both educational and entertaining and a worthy read for talls, aspiring talls, and anyone interested in height.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-59075419571566848222014-08-26T21:22:00.000-04:002014-08-26T22:45:48.806-04:00Defending Against Knee Defender: The Airplane Legroom BattleOn Sunday, a man on a United Airlines flight used a small device known as the Knee Defender to prevent the lady in front of him from reclining her seat, thereby claiming the maximum legroom. She complained about it, he refused to move it, and an argument ensued with a punctuary drink on the lap. The flight was rerouted and the two combatants were kicked off (though not charged).<br />
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This isn't the first incident with the device, as you might imagine. In crammed quarters for long durations, the Knee Defender is the catalyst between short fused passengers.<br />
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The device is relevant to tall people in particular, for whom legroom is the most constrained. In fact, an <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/airplane-seat-legroom-for-tall-people.html">earlier post</a> on this site did a survey, and found that 1 in 3 people visiting this site would use the Knee Defender. That's an astonishing ratio given the outrage this device creates.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-75540030827905199632014-08-03T11:13:00.001-04:002014-08-04T08:45:19.519-04:00Traffic Lights Blocked by Car Roof? Fresnel Lens for Tall PeopleTall people often have a hard time seeing traffic lights as they get blocked off by the roof of their car. There are a variety of solutions (<a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/tall-people-cant-see-traffic-light.html">see here</a>), but perhaps the Fresnel lens approach is the most robust.<br />
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In a Fresnel lens, the curved surface is cut into multiple sections and rearranged to form a thinner lens. The thinner lens is convenient for certain applications and the lesser material requirement make it cheaper.<br />
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Fresnel lenses were invented by French physicist Augustin-Jean Fresnel for use in lighthouses to better
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These lenses are most useful while stopped at a red light, waiting for it to turn green; you don't have to sit hunched over while you wait. Once you see the red light change to green in the lens, take a quick direct look at the traffic light to confirm that it has in fact changed. The lens may also be useful while you are in the middle of an intersection waiting for the yellow to make a left turn. As far as using the lens while your car is in motion, best to avoid that as a second field of view, especially a shrunken one, can be too distracting and thus pose a safety risk.<br />
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John Gadberry has been selling these lenses for over a decade. You can get them on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K31M554/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00K31M554&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20&linkId=ES73RMB7KGUU76GA">amazon</a> or directly from his website: <a href="http://www.lightinsight.com/">LightInSite</a>.<br />
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The lenses are shaped to be useful in most cars and for most drivers. If, however, you feel you would like a different shape, you can get a large rectangular Fresnel lens and cut it however you wish. The below image link is for a large rectangular Fresnel lens that is normally used on rear windshields to help drivers spot objects behind their car, such as a bicycle or small child. I've tried both kinds of lenses and prefer the LightInSite lens.<br />
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As any tall person would agree, there are a lot of tall people problems out there. As a memento of our torment, I believe us worthy of our very own Tall People Problems poster. I commissioned a talented illustrator (over 2m (6'7") tall himself so he can relate) to do the drawings that you all voted to be the biggest tall people problems.<br />
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<li>Desks, chairs, furniture are too small</li>
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<li>Bad headroom, legroom, visibility in cars</li>
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<li>Bad jokes: "How's the weather up there?"</li>
<li>Feet hanging off the bed</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Blocking other people's view</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Always got to be in the back for photos</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Hugs are awkward</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Seeing over the bathroom stall</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Can't see your face in the mirror</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Back pain</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Having to order stuff online</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Having to duck for tree branches</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Walk faster than others with your long legs</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Too easily spotted in a crowd</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Get light headed when you stand up</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Trouble finding shoes</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Hitting your head on doorways</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Can't stretch out on couches</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Spider webs in the face</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Being asked to grab stuff all the time</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Getting mauled by umbrellas</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Accidental footsies</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Shovels and other tools too short</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Cold extremities (fingers)</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Deep end of the pool isn't deep</li>
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<li style="text-align: center;">Dancing issues</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Can't stand straight and hold a kid's hand</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Little guys want to fight</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Putt-putt clubs too short</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Too tall for amusement park rides</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Tend to break stuff a lot</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Tripping people</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">So many injuries</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Often cut out of photographs</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Expensive feeding yourself</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Everyone wants a piggy back</li>
<li style="text-align: center;">Feet hang out of tent</li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-29739949506733220342014-06-24T08:39:00.000-04:002014-06-25T10:06:00.927-04:00Tall People and the Body Mass Index: Tall, Skinny, and Obese?The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) advices that excessive body fat corresponds with higher risk of various diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, gallstones, breathing problems, and certain cancers [1]. The question posed by this post is whether the common assessment index, the body mass index (BMI), translates correctly for <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2014/04/definining-tall-how-tall-is-tall.html">tall people</a>.<br />
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The body mass index (BMI) is the most popular index used to assess healthy weight, and assumes a quadratic relationship between mass and height. The formula for the BMI was first conceived by Adolphe Quitelet (then known as the Quitelet index) and related in such works as, "A Treatise On Man". The formula became known as the BMI after Ancel Keys' 1972 publication, "Indices of relative weight and obesity" [2]. Below are the metric and imperial versions of the index and the evaluation table as suggested by the NIH [1].<br />
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<td>Metric (kg and m):</td>
<td>BMI = Mass ÷ Height<sup>2</sup></td>
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<td>BMI = 703 x Mass ÷ Height<sup>2</sup></td>
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<tr><td>Underweight</td><td>BMI <= 18.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Normal weight</td><td>BMI = 18.5–24.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Overweight</td><td>BMI = 25–29.9</td></tr>
<tr><td>Obesity</td><td>BMI >= 30</td></tr>
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A common criticism of the BMI is that it disregards body composition. Muscle is denser than fat, and thus a muscular person will have a misleadingly high BMI despite having a body fat content not unconducive to good health. This short coming limits the usefulness of the index. Another issue is that the BMI is not specific to gender nor ethnicity, despite women generally having a higher body fat percentage and healthy BMI varying between ethnicities (Asians with increased BMI are at greater risk for type 2 diabetes [4]).<br />
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For tall people, there is yet another potential problem, and that is that the relationship between mass and height suggested by the BMI formula may be in error. Though there have been studies finding a quadratic relationship [3], there are many that report higher order relationships. Thomas Samaras, the author of "Human Body Size and the Laws of Scaling", is adamant, from his study of the literature, that the relationship is cubic. In other words, he suggests that as humans scale, proportions remain similar (isometric scaling). <br />
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Samaras went on to suggest a correction factor where the BMI cutoff values
are scaled by the same percentage as height is above average. Anecdotally, I am 2m (6'7") and 100kg (220lbs) giving me a BMI of 25 and thus borderline overweight. If you've looked at any pictures of me on this site, you will clearly see that I am most definitely not overweight. By using Samaras's correction factor, my adjusted BMI overweight cutoff becomes 29. Now that is more plausible.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Corrected BMI Overweight Cutoff VS height as suggested in, "Human Body
Size and the Laws of Scaling (average human height used in the chart:
5'7")</td>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">The severity of the discrepancy between reported mass-height relationships suggests a need for further studies and research into the matter. In the mean time, if you are a tall person wanting to evaluate and/or track the healthiness of your weight, your safer bet would be to use an alternate to the BMI, such as the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waist%E2%80%93hip_ratio">Waist-Hip</a> ratio or maybe even get a fat measuring caliper.</span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fat Measuring Caliper (affiliate link)<u><br /></u></td></tr>
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[1] National Institute of Health, <a href="http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/risk.htm">Assessing Your Weight and Health Risk</a>.<br />
[2]
A. Keys, F. Fidanza, M. J. Karvonen, N. Noboru, H. L. Taylor, Indices
of relative weight and obesity, Journal of Chronic Disease, vol. 25, pp.
329-343, 1972.<br />
[3]
Diverse populations collabritive group, Weight-height relationships and
body mass index: some observations from the Diverse Populations
Collaboration, <i>American Journal of Physical Anthropology</i>, vol. 128, pp. 220-229, 2005.<br />
[4] I. Shai, R. Jiang, J. Manson, Ethnicity, obesity, and risk of type 2 diabetes in women: a 20-year follow-up study. <i>Diabetes Care</i>. 2006Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-21709149681909396052014-06-11T09:27:00.000-04:002014-06-11T09:27:00.647-04:00Proportional Bikes for Tall People: The 36erTall people are fairly lucky when it comes to bikes. Being both adjustable and available in a range of sizes means it's possible even for the those in the 99th percentile to find a reasonable bike to ride. But until recently, it was just that: merely reasonable.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2B1aM6bhCMM3ow_4fIXXWRzQjoaOnSXl8eBzUu49FYAgRh_ZpcjnfBa64BE_c4jn-RibNyQYj3IQ6qGciEPBCFqh1q6JTVrx0GoDg-sYmErDeexEXS7hgUSpNy0sixpS3y3RcmornwCW/s1600/NorcoMonterey.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="66cm Norco Montery" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP2B1aM6bhCMM3ow_4fIXXWRzQjoaOnSXl8eBzUu49FYAgRh_ZpcjnfBa64BE_c4jn-RibNyQYj3IQ6qGciEPBCFqh1q6JTVrx0GoDg-sYmErDeexEXS7hgUSpNy0sixpS3y3RcmornwCW/s1600/NorcoMonterey.JPG" height="240" title="66cm Norco Monterey" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1980's 66cm Norco Monterey: <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/09/tall-old-road-bike.html">See the Post</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AE1Kbay-CQc/U5CRGtGblfI/AAAAAAAABTw/dVZ4N5fWDgY/s1600/GiosTorino.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="A bike for tall people, but not proportionaly scaled: Gios Torino" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AE1Kbay-CQc/U5CRGtGblfI/AAAAAAAABTw/dVZ4N5fWDgY/s1600/GiosTorino.jpg" height="233" title="A bike for tall people, but not proportionaly scaled: Gios Torino" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Gios Torino, check out this Flickr group for more disproportionate bikes: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/1189260@N20/">Gigantic Freakin Bikes</a></td></tr>
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There have been bikes for tall people (distinctly different from what is known as a "Tall Bike") around for some time. Norco, <span class="null">Schwinn, Raleigh and Panasonic were making tall frames back in the 70's and 80's. Panasonic had a 70cm frame!</span> Though these bikes were nice and tall, only the lengths of the frame tubes have been scaled. The following aspects remain unchanged from the smaller sizes:<br />
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<li>Frame tubing diameter and wall thickness</li>
<li>Handlebar width </li>
<li>Crank length</li>
<li>Braking system</li>
<li>Wheels </li>
<li>Wheelbase </li>
<li>In general, all components, and everything accept the dimensions of the frame</li>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Snxljh-qbiU/U5CTgCqCqGI/AAAAAAAABT8/sG7r4_-85LA/s1600/Tall+Bike.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Tall Bike, not to be confused with a bike for tall people" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Snxljh-qbiU/U5CTgCqCqGI/AAAAAAAABT8/sG7r4_-85LA/s1600/Tall+Bike.jpg" height="320" title="Tall Bike, not to be confused with a bike for tall people" width="278" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sadly, the term "Tall Bike" has already been claimed by vertically stretched bikes for average people (not to be confused with a bike for a tall person).</td></tr>
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The result is a flimsy, uncomfortable, and slow bike. Since these early bikes for tall people, however, things have been getting better, particularly with higher end brands and models. The larger frames are now built with beefed up tubing, wider handle bars, and longer, albeit minutely, cranks. But for the really tall people, say 6'4" and up, these bigger bikes still fall short.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2KHEKW80p5k/U4h_jKtoBQI/AAAAAAAABQo/TKAk206_ixI/s1600/CrankLengthComparison.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Bike Crank Comparison Between 165, 200, and 220mm" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2KHEKW80p5k/U4h_jKtoBQI/AAAAAAAABQo/TKAk206_ixI/s1600/CrankLengthComparison.jpg" height="320" title="Bike Crank Comparison Between 165, 200, and 220mm" width="255" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">175, 200, and 220mm Josheph Kuosac bike crank, for more, see <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/09/proportional-bike-cranks-for-tall-people.html">The Long Crank Post Here</a></td></tr>
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Custom builders can put together bikes more suitable for tall people. Frames can be built around proportionally sized cranks, which are now available at 220mm. There are extra wide handlebars and the sturdiest components can be sourced.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Hy9bc8oqTEeqX-TUFOHjdr9QhFWbjmMHkv8vGggsCDfZ1WD0gdp4jHooZhHE_h-de50MrQ9-ptyJTcPnB2e-0lwDrCW5h6R4l8uW4lYYm4f_USyB0qffHixz4erWlsXApL_w8wEx438c/s1600/Terra29er.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Terra 29er: Custom Full Suspension Titanium 29er" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Hy9bc8oqTEeqX-TUFOHjdr9QhFWbjmMHkv8vGggsCDfZ1WD0gdp4jHooZhHE_h-de50MrQ9-ptyJTcPnB2e-0lwDrCW5h6R4l8uW4lYYm4f_USyB0qffHixz4erWlsXApL_w8wEx438c/s1600/Terra29er.jpg" height="209" title="Terra 29er: Custom Full Suspension Titanium 29er" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Terra 29er: Custom Full Suspension Titanium 29er by <a href="http://zinncycles.com/Zinn/index.php/archives/5">Zinn Cycles</a></td></tr>
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Really, just about everything on a custom bike can be sized for really tall people. Except for a few, and one part in particular, and a rather crucial part at that: the wheel. Both rim and tire manufacturing require highly specialized molds and jigs, making it infeasible for custom designers to use anything but standard sizes. The main problems of a small wheel are that the ride becomes rougher and thus slower and some obstacles become impassable. Though bigger wheels are better off in this regard, they have a greater moment of inertia and thus resist acceleration to a greater extent. As a person scales, the ideal wheel size, where the pros cancel out the cons, becomes larger.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aWQxZliqL7E/U4Z3-qaRF_I/AAAAAAAABPM/-ZFojMp5tKs/s1600/KarateMonkey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Surly Karate Monkey made 29ers popular" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aWQxZliqL7E/U4Z3-qaRF_I/AAAAAAAABPM/-ZFojMp5tKs/s1600/KarateMonkey.jpg" height="183" title="Surly Karate Monkey made 29ers popular" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surly Karate Monkey, the First Popular 29er</td></tr>
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In 2002, Surly popularized the 29er wheelset with it's Karate Monkey mountain bike. This was a big step up from the standard 26" wheelset for mountain bikes and became the go to size for tall riders. But if 29" wheels have been found suitable for average height riders, shouldn't really tall people have something even bigger? Yao Ming and Lebron James certainly would be better off with something larger than a 29er. Note that 29" wheels are approximately the same size as 700c wheels (used on road bikes).<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2vXebgTDZ8/U4h_i19fL3I/AAAAAAAABQk/oe3xuNSleX8/s1600/LebronJamesYaoMingBikes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Yao Ming and Lebron James on 29" Mountain Bikes" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q2vXebgTDZ8/U4h_i19fL3I/AAAAAAAABQk/oe3xuNSleX8/s1600/LebronJamesYaoMingBikes.jpg" height="216" title="Yao Ming and Lebron James on 29" Mountain Bikes" width="400" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7' 6" Yao Ming and 6' 8" Lebron James on their 29ers</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qim0bmSbx8c/U4h_hZY7J3I/AAAAAAAABQM/kHMlSuGE_1c/s1600/6foot11guyOnGoogleBikeand36er.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Comparison Between 26 inche wheels and 36" wheels" border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Qim0bmSbx8c/U4h_hZY7J3I/AAAAAAAABQM/kHMlSuGE_1c/s1600/6foot11guyOnGoogleBikeand36er.jpg" height="215" title="Comparison Between 26 inche wheels and 36" wheels" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6'11" rider on a 700c Google bike and on a 36er</td></tr>
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An American company, Coker, started producing 36" wheels for unicycles in the early 2000's (the Highwheeler and later the Coker Cruiser Monster). It wasn't until more recently that WaltWorks created the first bicycle specific 36" wheels. Now there are multiple companies building 36ers. However, these companies' intended market is not tall people, but rather average people who just want ginormous wheels. Except for one company: <a href="http://dirtysixer.com/">DirtySixer</a>. They are the pioneers in developing the first tall specific, uncompromising, 36ers. Here are some tall specific features of these bikes for tall people:<br />
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<li>Oversized frame tubing</li>
<li>Extra strong fork designs</li>
<li>Proportional crank lengths</li>
<li>Wide handlebars with oversized diameters (31.8mm at hand grips and soon <span class="null">34.9mm)</span></li>
<li>Large disc brakes, and 36" wheels</li>
<li>Longer wheelbase (for greater stability)</li>
<li>Thicker axles (15 and 20mm available) </li>
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Not surprisingly, the company is endorsed by the National Basketball Retired Player Association. They have built bikes for the likes of Bill Walton, Dr J, and Michael Bradley.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pR48GRRIcQg/U4h_iWV4B5I/AAAAAAAABQg/E9DkGBk6z0w/s1600/BillWalton36er.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pR48GRRIcQg/U4h_iWV4B5I/AAAAAAAABQg/E9DkGBk6z0w/s1600/BillWalton36er.jpg" height="320" width="240" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6' 11" Bill Walton on a 36er by <a href="http://dirtysixer.com/">DirtySixer</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://dirtysixer.com/">DirtySixer</a> makes frames in both Titanium and Steel. The front suspension 36er is their next step, along with extra big pedals.<br />
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Oh yeah, and a few final things about 36ers; first, they make everyone else's bike look like a kids bike. Second, your old bike will forever feel like a BMX. Third, because of the raised pivot point (axle), a given amount of thrust equates to a larger moment: Pop A Wheelie! How would you like to ride one of these?<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-70019433334399022312014-06-02T09:13:00.001-04:002014-06-10T09:31:13.416-04:00Tallidays: Celebrating HeightTallidays are here, (06/01) <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVG8gesaVFeMcUH6OsgdMqO4BwwY27bU3kN-HxMC1VoL4GMVeSsD7Fb2I0-npQYubqcdQ_CBJxkfFRtvRGl5WDM6w1H1enfLLXK4EM1fYhtz67Asdhx_pO1_vdjhg085Hm8JvyI_hEgO99/s1600/TallDay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVG8gesaVFeMcUH6OsgdMqO4BwwY27bU3kN-HxMC1VoL4GMVeSsD7Fb2I0-npQYubqcdQ_CBJxkfFRtvRGl5WDM6w1H1enfLLXK4EM1fYhtz67Asdhx_pO1_vdjhg085Hm8JvyI_hEgO99/s1600/TallDay.jpg" /></a>June 1 is for 6'1" people, June 2 for 6'2" people, etc.<br />
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But what about 5 footers and 7 footers. Should we just get their Tall Day the straight forward way: 5'11" is May 11th and 7'1" is July 1st?<br />
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Or should be keep all tall days in a row: 5'11" is May 30th and 7'1" is June 13th?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'11" (June 11): Bill Walker, Author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KFRD53M/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00KFRD53M&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20">Tall Tales</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'10" (June 10): Kevin Durant</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'9" (June 9): Amazon Eve</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'8" (June 8): Lebron James</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'7" (June 7): Hulk Hogan</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'6" (June 6): Michael Jordon</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'5" (June 5): Usain Bolt</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'4" (June 4): Abraham Lincoln</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'3" (June 3): Arianne Cohen, Author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1596913088/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=1596913088&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=talladapt-20">The Tall Book</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'2" (June 2): Arnold Schwarzenegger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6'1" (June 1): Venus Williams</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5'11" (May 11?): Taylor Swift</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">5'10" (May 10?): Kate Middleton</span></div>
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If you are like me, you might have raised your furniture with a bunch of 2x4 blocks or cinder blocks and made due. However, if you are even more like me, your significant other may have protested.<br />
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Luckily, there are some more aesthetic solutions out there. One particularly versatile solution is the Raise It which can be stacked to achieve a variety of heights. It is useful for both raising desks for tall people and raising beds for tall people, and comes in both black and transparent.<br />
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Raising your office chair is a bit more challenging as the chair must still be able to roll around. I've tried some pretty wild solutions like adding to the length of the main chair shaft or building extensions onto existing casters. Though these work, there is a far simpler solution, and that is the 4" caster (standard casters are only about 2"). The company that sells them intended them to be used for better rolling on rough surfaces such as carpets. We tall people will put them to far better use.<br />
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Finally, there is the problem of monitors being too low (common ergonomic recommendations say you should be looking down at your monitor at an angle of around 15 degrees while tall people often have a far steeper angle). You could put those old college text books to use at last by stack them under your monitor. Or, there are some more aesthetically pleasing solutions out there. One good solution is the3M Monitor Stand which is adjustable with a max height of nearly 6". But the design is modular, so you could keep stacking higher.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000MK2Y2K/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000MK2Y2K&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20&linkId=3RA2E54NQS63I5G4">3M Monitor Stand (affiliate link)</a></td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-10836281691394308082014-05-23T11:42:00.000-04:002014-05-23T16:37:33.170-04:00Cars With the Most Legroom: Car Seat Modifications<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A common question for tall people is, "which are the cars with the most legroom?". We'll answer that, but let's start at the beginning. The problem is that <a href="http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._1038/FullText.html">common car regulations</a> only require accommodation of the 95th percentile male. The rest of us are forced to drive in discomfort. Furthermore, given how much legroom varies from one car to the next, it's clear these rules are up to the discretion and interpretation of the various car companies, and if they can save a buck on seat design, they will.<br />
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Car legroom isn't just a matter of comfort. Insufficient legroom is an ergonomic hazard; it can affect reaction time for hitting the brakes [1], and if an accident does occur, more serious injuries are likely to result [2].<br />
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When searching for cars with the most legroom, you can find measurements on most manufacturer's websites. Measuring techniques vary from one manufacturer to the next, but at least the reported legroom measurements allow you to figure out roughly which cars have the most legroom.<br />
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But what if the car that suits all of your other needs has insufficient legroom? Or what if you picked one of the cars with the most legroom, and it still isn't enough for your long legs? Modifications are the answer.<br />
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Car mobility shops are used to doing the kind of major car modifications that allow for someone to accelerate and break with their hands, drive one handed, and even get wheelchairs in and out. But if you approach them about modifying the seat brackets to gain more legroom, there's a good chance they will refuse. The problem is that it is an untested modification to the major safety system of a car, and thus liability and insure-ability are major concerns. These kinds of modifications require crash testing to be proven safe, so shops only do a select set of modifications that have been proven crash worthy on specific vehicles. Offering your own car up for crashing testing, unfortunately, won't get you ahead in the game.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Turning Seat Transfers, available from <a href="http://www.mobilityworks.com/">MobilityWorks</a>. They also do hand controls, power ramps, and wheelchair lifts</td></tr>
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In your search, you might eventually stumble upon a back-alley shop that will modify your car seat brackets for you. But it will be expensive and decrease your headroom; typically the way it is done is to weld an extension on top of your existing seat bracket, thus raising your seat. The change is small, but every tiny bit counts when you're already being shunned in those top few percentiles.<br />
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All this is quite discouraging, but here is the good news. There is a company that is designing, fabricating, and selling seat brackets that reposition the seat anywhere from 3" to 6" further back, giving you vastly more legroom. The existing seat brackets mount directly on these new brackets and the ingenious recessed tab design allows the seat height to remain unchanged.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-brandtextbin=ExtendMySeat&linkCode=ur2&node=15684181&tag=talladapt-20&linkId=LJJQPSJDQJ2U3PDB" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" target="_blank"><img alt="Cars With The Most Legroom use Seat Extension Brackets" border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rJaSZ_nQejs/U2JQIpEMKSI/AAAAAAAABH8/RdCDVI3JkWg/s1600/SeatBracketParts.jpg" height="148" title="Cars With The Most Legroom use Seat Extension Brackets" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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It is a challenging enterprise for the small company, <a href="http://extendmyseat.com/">ExtendMySeat</a> (EMS), as every car is different, and every year car designs are changing. They currently stock for over 25 makes and models. If you are looking for a new car and legroom is a concern, it would be a good idea to get one on their list or talk to them about bringing your car in for a fitting. Someone please bring them a Honda Element!<br />
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Though the most benefit is had by tall people, there are others who
could appreciate more legroom: front seat
lovers, goers of beaches without change rooms and drive-in theaters, etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">To install the EMS bracket, you simply remove your seat, install the
EMS bracket , and then bolt your seat onto the EMS bracket. (affiliate link)</td></tr>
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Insufficient car legroom is both an inconvenience and a major health hazard for tall people. <a href="http://extendmyseat.com/">ExtendMySeat</a> is fighting the odds by taking on this niche market despite the liability and insure-ability issues. Furthermore, they are are manufacturing domestically! It is a valiant endeavor they are pursuing and should rightfully be supported by the tall community. So please, spread the word as much as you can, and hopefully they will expand their product lineup and might even come up with new products to benefit tall people. And maybe, just maybe, other companies will start to pop up that also cater to the needs of tall people. So, to answer the question we started with, the cars with the most legroom are the ones with EMS brackets installed!<br />
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[1] Erwin R. Boer, J. de Bruin, D. de Abbink, N.J. de Ward, M. de Manser, "Are Drivers with Small Feet or Long Legs at Greater Risk of Rear end Collisions?", Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting, 2006.<br />
[2] Sochor, M.R.a, Faust, D.P.a, Wang, S.C.a, Schneider, L.W.b, "Knee, thigh and hip injury patterns for drivers and right front passengers in frontal impacts", SAE technical papers, 2003.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-113300041784728032014-05-16T10:39:00.001-04:002014-05-16T11:38:20.158-04:00Tall Cycling Jersey and other Tall Cycling ClothesIf the first time out in public donning skin tight cycling clothes isn't embarrassing enough, try doing it with ill fitting ones. I did the rounds of my local bike shops in search of a tall cycling jersey, but the best I came across left me revealing my belly like a teenage girl might.<br />
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And then I came across <a href="http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/">Aero Tech Designs</a> and their selection of tall cycling jerseys and other tall cycling clothes. First I tried out a yellow tall cycling jersey. I was actually able to select the large version as opposed to standard clothes where I always choose XL to get more length (I'm 6'7").<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Off-The-Shelf Cycling Jersey<br />
Right: Aero Tech Tall Cycling Jersey</td></tr>
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Pleased with the results, I contacted them about writing a blog post. They sent me some tall bib shorts and a tall cycling jacket. For tall people, standard bib shorts are not an option; you need to ride shorts low if you are to maintain any level of decency, and suspenders can inhibit that. Aero Tech Design's tall specific bib shorts solve this problem.<br />
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<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XCdxADTXPwc/U3UftxfB42I/AAAAAAAABKw/UQClupumtI8/s1600/PortlandCyclingJacket.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Tall Cycling Jacket Extra Long" border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XCdxADTXPwc/U3UftxfB42I/AAAAAAAABKw/UQClupumtI8/s1600/PortlandCyclingJacket.jpg" height="306" title="Tall Cycling Jacket Extra Long" width="400" /></a></div>
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The Portland Tall Cycling jacket they sent me is fantastic. It is a true fowl weather cycling jacket:<br />
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<li>Extra long tail to protects your butt from wheel splash</li>
<li>Easily long enough sleeves that have wrist bands with thumb holes to seal in body heat</li>
<li>Super reflective so cars can spot you </li>
<li>Big back pocket, two front pockets, and rear water bottle pockets</li>
<li>Comfortable fleece lining</li>
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I think it is safe to say this is the best tall cycling jacket you will find, anywhere.<br />
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The Portland based company has been operating since the 80's. It was around that time that domestic manufacturing began to be challenged by overseas manufacturing. <a href="http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/">Aero Tech Designs</a> (as it was renamed in 2004), however, has kept the vast majority of it's manufacturing domestic. I asked if their staff was particularly tall. Not so, they replied, they just cater to what there customers need, a fine sign for anyone looking for a good quality cycling shop.<br />
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Their other tall cycling clothes include tall cycling shorts, tall cycling pants (tights), and tall cycling long sleeve jerseys. For more, see the affiliate links below, or check out their website: <a href="http://www.aerotechdesigns.com/">Aero Tech Designs</a>.<br />
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Jersey</td></tr>
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Tights</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0035AIPXQ/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0035AIPXQ&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUUgx-pS-t1hcnoL4iw_Xy-gkdBN5v3e9H2EpdULN5KQnp8ZspMeqmFzkkxUxFcoTjLYtJuyzBDoGQdkWYsk6ipGDt_gWEPBa6zNjW-cbQzeZ_AO5_AmLzt1wc9eP1BetyjbEPgLRB0g38/s1600/TallMensLongSleeveJersey.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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Cycling Jersey</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005WKJOY6/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B005WKJOY6&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIRWirmzZ84bdVdEjlq7jczMF1XLr8zVbY5tpTceZxZTvpx2Ssyk7ynPo3ryoGJu0xSp8viGeItX0HrcqvN2JzbimUEWOjLBaknzDjaLL-FehwJkeV6iQw7dU6YjN-kZXxw5RlYLPjAkg1/s1600/TallMensCyclingRunningJacket.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
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Jacket</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-39665112576692181542014-05-09T15:17:00.000-04:002014-05-09T15:33:53.233-04:00Extra Long Ties for Tall Men (Neckties)Some of us wear ties more often than others, but we all, at some point, have to tie the knot. I first started wearing ties regularly in high school on game days, and tying the knot took just about as much skill as the game that followed. You see, it was a battle between ending up with a belly button height tie versus not having enough length on the end of the tie to build a knot around. So I would over-tighten it, ending up with a tiny half Windsor knot with a tiny short end dangling free (tucking the end into the loop was never an option).<br />
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Typical ties are 58" long. If you are lucky, you might find one around 61" long. Better, but still short if you are tall. The <a href="http://www.longtiestore.com/">Long Tie Store</a>, an online store dedicated to selling extra long ties for tall men, has addressed this problem. Their standard extra long tie length is 63". They sent me an extra long tie to test out (I'm 6'7"). I was able to comfortably tie it so the widest point of my tie was positioned at my belt line, as is typically recommended. This all seemed pretty good...<br />
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Until I tried out their prototype 70" extra extra long tie... For the first time ever, I was able to tie a big puffy double Windsor knot with ease. This large knot is the tall man's best choice (especially if you have a long skinny neck) as it makes everything look more proportional. I was even able to try out the recent fad of overly long ties reaching well below the belt line. Not for me... but to each their own.<br />
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So for your next tie, consider getting an extra long one from the <a href="http://www.longtiestore.com/">Long Tie Store</a>. If you are taller than me, you might wait until the summer, when they are aiming to release the 70" extra extra long tie!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-90207194900175964642014-04-29T08:44:00.001-04:002014-04-29T08:44:57.203-04:00Tall People Have More Sprained Ankles, Especially During Basketball and Volleyball or When Wearing High Heels<div class="MsoNormal">
If you are tall, and particularly if you are also heavy, you are more likely to sprain your ankle: A prospective study of military recruits found the most statistically significant
factors affecting ankle sprain prevalence were stature and mass [1]. The combination of being both tall and heavy was particularly detrimental. The authors explained that taller recruits had a larger moment of inertia (approximated as <span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">mass x height<sup>2</sup>), and thus </span></span>common angular accelerations corresponded with greater loads on the tissues of the ankle joint.</div>
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The question, however, is why aren't the larger and thus stronger tissues of taller people better able to sustain the proportionally larger loads? A good thought, but outside of the scope of this article... For now, let's focus on the results of the study, that taller and heavier people are more likely to experience ankle sprains.<br />
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And what sports do tall people like to play? Volleyball and Basketball, where they have an unfair advantage :-). Unfortunately, these are also the sports where ankle injuries are the most common (they account for ~80% of all Volleyball and Basketball injuries) [2]. The typical injury mechanism is where a player lands on another's foot, and their foot rolls inwards resulting in an inversion sprain. The tissues on the lateral side of the ankle joint, particularly the anterior and posterior talofibular ligaments and the calcaneofibular ligament, are over-stressed.<br />
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Add all this up, and here's how the dreaded small talk should really go, "Wow you're tall! Do you play basketball? You better take care of your ankles!"<br />
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So how <i>do</i> you take care of your ankles? Taping and bracing have both been shown effective as well as balance and jump training programs [4]. And what do you do if you are unlucky enough to join the statistical ranks? Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation (RICE, or RICED if you're OK with
drugs) is a commonly recommended paradigm that you might consider [5]. But
perhaps best to get it looked at by a doctor or physiotherapist and get some imaging done to ensure a proper diagnosis, at least
for your first sprain. For your second sprain (repeats are more probable [1]) you
likely know the drill. For my first ankle sprain (was playing basketball), I did entirely the wrong regimen: played some cool down squash, then stood up in a hot shower for an hour and when I finally learned I should be icing, I overdid it and got frost bite. That, folks,
was stupid! <br />
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<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TGUN7A/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000TGUN7A&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20"><img alt="Ankle Brace to Prevent Sprained Ankle" border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8eeiiio2NWI/U1SQZyZ60vI/AAAAAAAAA6M/dFVeRqLuwzM/s1600/Lace+Up+Ankle+Brace+2.jpg" title="Ankle Brace to Prevent Sprained Ankle" /></a>
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<th colspan="2"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-weight: normal;">Soft and Rigid Ankle Braces (affiliate links)</span> </th></tr>
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And one final thing: Tallettes, high heels further increase your chance of ankle sprains [6]. So if you needed one more reason not to make yourself even taller, this, sadly, would be it.
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[1] Charles Milgrom, Natan Shlamkovitch, Aaron Finestone, Arieh Eldad, Arie Laor,Yehuda L. Danon, Ofer Lavie, Joseph Wosk, Ariel Simkin, Ein Kerem, "Risk Factors for Lateral Ankle Sprain: A Prospective Study Among Military Recruits", Foot and Ankle International, 1991.<br />
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[2] Daniel Tik-Pui Fong, Youlian Hong, Lap-Ki Chan, Patrick Shu-Hang
Yung, and Kai-Ming Chan, "A Systematic Review on Ankle Injury and Ankle
Sprain in Sports", Sports Medicine, 2007.<br />
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[3] G D McKay1, P A Goldie1, W R Payne, B W Oakes, "Ankle injuries in basketball: injury rate and risk factors", B J of Journal of Sports Med, 2000.<br />
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[4] Bahr R, Lian 0, Bahr IA, "A twofold reduction in the incidence of acute ankle sprains in volleyball after the introduction of an injury prevention program: a prospective cohort study", Scand J Med Sci Sports, 1997.<br />
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[5] Wolfe, Michael W, "Management of Ankle Sprains", American Family Physician, 2001.<br />
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[6] Alicia Foste, Mark G. Blanchett,Yi-Chen Cho,Christopher M. Powers, The Influence of Heel Height on Frontal Plane Ankle Biomechanics: Implications for Lateral Ankle Sprains Foot and Ankle International, 2012.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-35782102662747039632014-04-27T11:45:00.000-04:002014-12-17T12:38:54.221-05:00Raised Shower Heads for Tall PeopleWhen you hear about tall people problems, low shower heads are usually at the top of the list. Maybe it's because most people shower first thing in the morning, when they are grumpy at the world, and it's like the shower head is the first of the day to say, "Wow you're tall!". Enough's enough, let's show those shower heads whose boss! Below are some raised shower heads for tall people.<br />
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The first and most versatile solution is the adjustable height shower head bar (above pic). Its biggest advantage is that people of a variety of heights can get the shower head into just the right position. Though remember, tall people, your household shorties would appreciate you lowering the shower head after you're done, especially if you mess with the massage settings. The main downside of this style shower head is that you need to drill new holes in you showers wall...<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EWXSQ2/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000EWXSQ2&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Adjustable Height Raised Shower Head for Tall People" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXyIgDGyry12FhdxKTHMvOVuBalqz9deLj8gq9sbj2U_XOp1qieCx2pSfuSsD8zVRCQTKZgqXYRIakus_AuVlkG1_D1bPssy1liSxlUrBFwnNaqPHz_z-9sYZgZiclnB8KhprwGUsaUAgI/s1600/AdjustableHeightShowerHead.jpg" title="Adjustable Height Raised Shower Head for Tall People" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adjustable Height Shower Head<br />
for Tall People (affiliate link)</td></tr>
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If you don't feel you need that much adjust-ability, you might do OK with a simple pivoting shower head extension arm. Finally, if you don't live with any shorties at all, then you might go for the overhead ceiling shower head (preferably pimped out with led lights) or just keep it simple with an S-style shower arm. Another handy adaptation is the curved shower rod, as it provides more shoulder room so your wide shoulders aren't always rubbing up against that cold, slimy shower curtain.<br />
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<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HQV8BC/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000HQV8BC&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Pivoting Arm Adjustable Height Shower Head for Tall People" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpRFQgMP7t5ypTHoZ946I6NZ9IGGnO5uD362X5MwmOyRCcGqUhR5lCLCAikC4pzt8zR21p34h9gDCyUmg5zrtd-_hdN4bZffgdbzd30LKBpvRsI2XfZ7-HW3z0sWf2HOAZc0FncpqT1Oxi/s1600/AllDirectionShowerHead.jpg" title="Pivoting Arm Adjustable Height Shower Head for Tall People" /></a>
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<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056L30V4/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0056L30V4&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zy0tkX21NMk/U10qaVI0w6I/AAAAAAAABDM/yYxDktCvuOo/s1600/OverheadShowerHead.jpg" /></a>
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<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007UKJKFO/ref=as_li_ss_il?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B007UKJKFO&linkCode=as2&tag=talladapt-20" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="S Raised Shower Head for Tall People" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLVjn6dmY018ByUhNK65wwfFyMZl35enwWECSDlWbnNacATlAiaIZ_JRUXjK_m3KAU9okWgWHZu4uMsfBU-mmbzI72z6XcY85saM7LyIxDkO_eC5N3K70xGiglQs55tkneSZORMEFIj-Ac/s1600/RaisedShowerHead.jpg" title="S Raised Shower Head for Tall People" /></a>
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<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0040KBIZM/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B0040KBIZM&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=talladapt-20&amp;linkId=3DJ523TZ5PORU6VH" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt=" " border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLojTrbV0csctHUDdQ6bzRzTbA4wOkcWzo4uDjJsd5uADLzWZSxKubvMNem_mz557Z2RwOKb1gYrZRIB6YvjDkKZx43C5DUObuLEze4nzd9ELiWFmsOyWfRHnWbVvgDCETJ1LcQfWnRCMN/s1600/CurvedShowerRod.jpg" title="Curved Shower Rod for More Shoulder Space for Tall People" />
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Do you know of any other shower heads for tall people solutions? Please let us know in the comments below!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-92060855819007840192014-04-23T12:50:00.000-04:002014-04-23T13:04:03.919-04:00Robert Wadlow, Tall Chair to FillWe were on our anniversary a few years back when we came across this ginormous chair. We took turns sitting in it and I, being my absent minded self, didn't give much thought to what such a chair was doing there, and to whom, if anyone, it might have belonged.<br />
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It wasn't till I began researching for this blog that I came to know that that was in fact, a custom made chair of the late but great Robert Wadlow that I had so ineptly sat on (not so much so as Brandy though :-).
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In case you are now as sinfully ignorant as I then was, Robert Wadlow is recorded as the tallest man known to man, at the extraordinary height of 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m). It is said that his height was due to hyperplasia of his pituitary gland, and consequently abnormally high levels of human growth hormone.<br />
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His growth had yet to show signs of slowing when he passed at the young age of 22. A faulty brace (he needed them to stand) lead to a blister, his auto-immune system couldn't handle the resulting parasitic infection, and shortly thereafter he passed in his sleep in the hospital. Or so says Wikipedia anyway... If you want the full story, you might check out one of the many books on Robert Wadlow (affiliate links):<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-43949118866870265322014-04-21T16:38:00.000-04:002014-04-22T10:43:24.413-04:00Tailoring with ZipSeam, Instant Tall ShirtHow many times have you picked the XL size just to make sure it was long enough? Perhaps one was so baggy you've even had someone try to crawl inside, thinking it was a tent.<br />
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Maybe you figured you could fix it down the road. You know, get it tailored. But getting a shirt custom tailored is expensive and time consuming and tailoring it yourself is no easy matter either. I thought my solution was getting my girlfriend, an amateur yet competent seamstress, to take a crack at it. Still waiting...
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When all seemed lost... enter <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zipseam/zipseam-instantly-tailor-your-clothes">ZipSeam</a>! ZipSeam is a 5 minute tailoring solution that is currently being launched on <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/zipseam/zipseam-instantly-tailor-your-clothes">Kick Starter</a>. I was sent an early prototype to test out. It took about 5 minutes to install, just as advertised.
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The ZipSeam essentially pinches the shirt material. It can be adjusted to take off as much or as little shirt material as you choose. I installed it to take off about an inch from either side of my shirt. You can really see the difference the ZipSeam makes in the side view below (my tail is gone).<br />
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It did at first feel odd to have something stiff in my shirt, but I quickly got used to that. I also noticed the ZipSeam shifted down a bit over time but I'm told this is only an issue with the prototype; a metal piece will clamp down on the bottom of the production version of the ZipSeam.<br />
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The ZipSeam is a useful product for just about anyone wanting to be fashionable. But for tall people, it is particularly useful given the ongoing Big "AND" Tall conspiracy. It is no easy thing to launch a new product. And given this one is so tall friendly, I think it's a fine thing to support it. Good luck ZipSeam!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913878534441137109.post-67586999772859447392014-04-18T09:42:00.000-04:002014-04-18T09:42:17.455-04:00Tall People, Can't See Traffic Light While Stopped at the Line? Some Adaptations...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Do you crane your neck while waiting to see the traffic light turn from red to green? Don't stick your neck out. Try these adaptations!</span> Some of the below adaptations have legal and safety implications, you should read the <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/p/about.html">disclaimer</a> before trying them.<br />
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<li><b>Installing a Device to View the Traffic Light:</b> Fresnel
lenses, traffic light prisms (dash or window mounted) and camera/display
screen systems (such as those used for backup cams) can all be used to
view traffic lights. I find the Fresnel lens solution works great (more on these in another post).</li>
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<li><b>Viewing the Traffic Light's Reflection on Car's Hood:</b> An
alternative to the above devices is to simply view the traffic light in
the reflection from the hood of you car. The traffic light might be a
little more difficult to spot than with the above devices, and snow and
dirt on the hood can be a problem, but no need to buy and install
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<li><b>Lowering <span style="font-family: inherit;">T</span>he Car Seat:</b> Even
lowering yourself an inch in the car can make for huge visibility
improvements. This can most easily be done by modifying or replacing
your seat cushion<span style="font-family: inherit;"> as described in <a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/12/car-seat-modification-for-tall-people.html">another post</a></span>.
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<li><b>Installing a Roof Window:</b> Kinda like a sun roof but as far
forward as possible to see the traffic lights through. As you can see
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If the above have not
solved the problem for you, then perhaps when you are researching for
your next car, you should use the <i><a href="http://www.talladaptations.com/2013/10/roofline-height-measuring-cars-for-tall.html">Roofline Height</a></i> measurement for guidance to get the best envelope to work with in the first place.<br />
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Do you know of any other solutions?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06129905992902764518noreply@blogger.com0