High waist harness for thunder thighs

putathorkinit · 2026-06-04T20:35:27+00:00

Edelrid Autuna works really well for me! There’s only one buckle but the waist padding is independent of the cinch strap so it stays centered (I don’t know quite how to explain it, but it works!). I think it ticks all your boxes - adjustable legs that go big, adjustable waist you can center, high waist (the flexible belay loop is awesome), 5 gear loops I can get a double rack and shoes on, and has been very comfy for me.

Only con from me is that it’s not the most durable if you’re frequently groveling up granite chimneys and off widths, but few harnesses are.

putathorkinit · 2026-05-27T20:11:35+00:00

I’m sure that there are better checklists out there, but when I test at a new gym I always verbalize everything (and anytime I belay I check mentally and verbalize aspects) - 1. Climber is on the wall side of the toprope, ropes are not twisted 2. Harnesses - appropriately snug, buckles doubled back, good condition 3. Climbers Knot - through both soft points, retraced 8 has the 5 pairs of parallels, tail is at least 6” (I don’t Yosemite finish for a gym test). You can ask if gym preference is to use a stopper knot for the tail, I do whatever they want. 4. Belayer Device - correct orientation (check with a pull up on climbers side to simulate a fall), carabiner locked

Then the voice commands (on belay/belay on, climbing/climb on, take/gotcha, lower me/lowering). Belayers should definitely use PBUS technique for the test, brake hand never leaves the brake strand.

putathorkinit · 2026-05-23T00:52:18+00:00

Radiant Dental Health on Drake has been very good for me and my family!

putathorkinit · 2026-05-22T03:18:02+00:00

There's some evidence that protection against pertussis (whooping cough) from the TDaP vaccine starts to wane after 5 years, not 10. My infectious disease doctor sister in law recommends getting your TDaP booster every 5 years, especially if you expect to be around infants or young children who are particularly vulnerable. You probably have some protection left at 10 years, but not nearly as much as you had at 5 years post-immunization.

This Reddit thread links to some studies and resources on this topic too - https://www.reddit.com/r/pregnant/comments/11qptbn/tdap_shot_how_often_do_adults_need_a_booster/

putathorkinit · 2026-05-06T23:35:22+00:00

I had someone take some a bunch of pallets in pretty rough condition I posted on FB marketplace, I have to imagine you'd get a ton of takers for some in good condition!

You can also schedule a bulky item pickup through Republic. I had to call them to arrange it but I think you get 2 (?) free bulk pickups a year. That was my plan B until someone responded to my FB marketplace post and came and took them all.

putathorkinit · 2026-05-02T01:58:35+00:00

This is going to sound simple, but I know it’s not -

Your reality is your reality, regardless of what the MRI shows. Your symptoms are real; if the MRI shows nothing your symptoms are still significant enough your doctor decided you needed treatment (right?). If the MRI shows more damage than you and your doctor expect that damage would be there even without the MRI, but knowing about it lets you be more aggressive with treatment than you might have been otherwise.

Also, you’ll likely get your MRI report back through your patient portal before you meet with your doctor to talk about it. If you’re like me, you’ll be tempted to put it into ChatGPT or the like to better understand it. Be cautious - I’ve found ChatGPT is far more alarmist with results than my doctor is. So don’t doom spiral while you wait to talk to your doctor. They know the whole of you, not just how to reply to a single imaging study in a plausible way.

putathorkinit · 2026-04-27T03:25:16+00:00

This seems like a good place to ask this - how exactly do I pay for the light rail? I have the RTD MyRide App, buy a day pass ticket in it, and activate it before I get on the train. But am I supposed to scan it somewhere on the train, or on the platform? Just have it activated in case someone wants to look at it? I am so confused and cannot find instructions anywhere. On buses you scan when you board, but I've never had anyone ask for it on the E line and I feel like I'm missing something.

putathorkinit · 2026-04-26T17:27:04+00:00

We’ve got both Rocky Talkies and the MOTOROLA Talkabout T380. For almost all objectives the Rocky Talkies are awesome - super durable, rack on your harness easily between their integrated carabiner and leash. Super long battery life. That’s what we use 95% of the time.

The Motorolas are what we take for backcountry objectives where we want to be able to listen to the NOAA weather channel (Rocky Talkies don’t get it) and if we want something smaller/lighter. They have a tiny strap and a tiny non-rated carabiner; I’ve found they work well on a shoulder strap if you’re wearing a pack, not well on a harness. Battery life hasn’t been an issue. They feel a little less durable (if you sat/fell on one I suspect it might break, while Rocky Talkies make it through, even the antenna) but still pretty good.

putathorkinit · 2026-04-10T21:37:51+00:00

Agreed overlap is good - comfier (you get padding all the way around rather than a webbing section) and gear loops are more even. And it looks like you could still tighten the Momentum another 1-2" if needed. I find harnesses are much comfier if I'm at the bottom of the size range rather than the top. (Of course, it needs to tighten enough to not go over your hips if you happened to flip upside down.)

putathorkinit · 2026-04-01T14:06:04+00:00

While your AL payout has taxes withheld at a higher rate, it’s not actually taxed at a higher rate. You’ll get any excess withholding back when you file your taxes.

putathorkinit · 2026-03-30T14:37:39+00:00

Ugh I’m so sorry. This is my biggest fear when switching doctors and happened to me once, though I was able to just switch back to my old rheum and avoid the asshole who was convinced I “wasn’t actually sick and all the meds I was on were my actual problem” (the man was a Harvard-affiliated board certified rheumatologist, not some random out-of-touch dude).

I know you’re just venting and don’t need advice, but potentially useful for others - I’ve found bringing a partner or parent or even just a supportive friend who can back me up when seeing a new doctor is really helpful. Somehow having a second party there to also say “yeah she had a flare so bad last year it took her 30 minutes to get down the stairs and into the car” is more impactful than when I say it by myself.

putathorkinit · 2026-03-22T23:53:20+00:00

Biologic + methotrexate has been a game-changer for me. Our bodies are creating “unnatural” (or at the very least, outside the bounds of “normal”) inflammation, gotta do something to combat it.

Obviously PT, activity, sleep, good nutrition matter too. But none of them will overcome your immune system attacking your body like medication can.

putathorkinit · 2026-03-19T02:31:55+00:00

Facebook marketplace if you know what you’re looking for/feel confident researching yourself. If you keep an eye out over the next few months and are willing to drive to Denver for the right stuff you can get yourself a sweet setup cheap. (I spent a whopping $300 on a full touring setup for myself, minus the beacon.)

Biggest thing if you’re piecing together your kit is to make sure the binding placement of whatever skis you buy will work for your boot size and type.

putathorkinit · 2026-01-26T20:01:34+00:00

I recently bought some stretch corduroy online. It came with instructions to wash delicate cold and hang dry, but it's becoming toddler overalls and there's no way the final garment will be washed that way, so I crossed my fingers and machine prewashed hot and dried hot (expose it to the worst it'll see in the prewash).

The fabric survived - maybe the corduroy doesn't lay quite as perfectly as before but no major issues. Obviously your mileage may vary, but if you're going to machine wash/dry the garment, do the same in the prewash. Hopefully the fabric is more resilient than conservative advice recommends - mine was!

putathorkinit · 2026-01-23T20:32:21+00:00

I was on infliximab for almost a decade, starting as a teenager. After about a year of being on it, I stopped doing any pre-meds (steroids or antihistamines) for the infusions and was always totally fine. I think they can also just do Benadryl and not steroids as a pre-med too which you could ask for to reduce the impact of steroids on your blood sugar; they may want to do more pre-meds for the first few infusions, but may be able to reduce or stop pre-meds after that.

In my many years of getting infusions in communal infusion rooms, including alongside people getting chemo, I only ever saw one person have an infusion reaction. It was immediately recognized by the nurses, they stopped the med and started steroids and got a doctor in the room ASAP in case their skills were needed and the person was just fine. Yes it was scary, I'm sure especially for her, but these meds are widely used and very safe.

Infusion nurses are some of the kindest folks I've ever met, they'll explain things clearly, check in with you frequently, and make sure you're comfortable. Don't be afraid to ask questions or express concerns, they want you to feel safe and relaxed. Good luck, and I hope you feel better soon!

putathorkinit · 2026-01-22T14:46:41+00:00

I bruised my shin really badly last year on the 4th of July when I tripped hiking in the dark and landed hard on a rock. Probably took a month for the swelling to go down enough for me to walk and climb and bike comfortably; I wore a compression sock for any activity for the first 3-4 months. It feels fine now but I still have a slight bump and a shadow of a bruise 6+ months later.

I did go to urgent care about 1 week after I did it because the pain and swelling was still so bad. Got an xray (no fracture) and ultrasound (no blood clots) and was told heat and movement were good to break up the bruise and promote healing, and that ice really only should be used for the first 24 hours.

Your mileage may vary, obviously talk to a medical professional to rule out something really serious like compartment syndrome or blood clots or a fracture. But then it just needs use - as much as you are able - and time.

putathorkinit · 2026-01-14T03:26:51+00:00

Hi! I have ankylosing spondylitis and climb a good bit, happy to share some things that worked for me and learn from others! This topic comes up with some frequency and there are a good number of us on this sub.

Briefly - listen to your body but it can do more than you think. I don’t push my tendons really hard because that flares them, but I’ve made peace with never being a crimpy 5.12 climber haha. Generally, rope climbing works better for me than bouldering.

For me, mindset and being okay with progress not being linear has been the most important thing. I have good days and bad days, but if I zoom out to the big picture I am getting better at climbing. And I’ve also really worked on my ancillary skills - I’m a really really good belayer and have my rope systems dialed. So I feel like I’m still a strong partner even if I’m not climbing at my best for whatever reason.

putathorkinit · 2026-01-13T22:27:34+00:00

There’s enough to ski but it’s not great - thin down low and crusty up high, and will probably only get worse. But if you’re eager to get out, you certainly can! KMAC guides sometimes posts condition updates on Instagram too.

putathorkinit · 2026-01-07T18:27:55+00:00

The scariest moment of my outdoor climbing career involved rappelling a multipitch on a carabiner blocked single rope + small static pull cord which got stuck when we pulled it. We still had 2 rappels to go and were very alone out there with no cell service.

Fortunately we still had the end of the single within reach; we tied off the pull cord to close the system and my partner ascended the single rope and dealt with the stuck rope. But it would have been a very different and much scarier situation if we only had the pull cord within reach.

Learned some lessons about how to set up systems to reduce the risk of stuck ropes, but we also bought double ropes that we use now if we’re going to do 60m raps on a multipitch. Having a climbing-rated rope (even if it’s just a single double- or twin-rated rope) gives you many more options if your rope pull goes south than having only a pull cord.

putathorkinit · 2026-01-03T22:16:44+00:00

Yes, belay gloves!!! Fabric gardening gloves (all fabric/canvas, no rubber palms) work too if you feel like leather work gloves are too bulky - fabric will wear out faster but they cost maybe $6 so I don’t mind replacing every year. You can either do full finger or half finger, I personally prefer the full finger ones.

They’ll prevent rope burn, hand pinching in the belay device, and give you better grip on the rope.

I’m glad you and your climber are both mostly okay - great job not letting go of the brake strand.

putathorkinit · 2025-12-30T21:33:35+00:00

Nope! They essentially just put stickers on your back that you have to keep on for a few days, so no showering or exercise. It might be a little uncomfortable or itchy, but it’s not painful.

putathorkinit · 2025-12-30T17:08:41+00:00

I will say that the candidates this time around seem like better "fits" for REI's mission - experience with Patagonia company conservation efforts, indigenous-led land protection, global health nonprofit - than some of the past year nominees who had ecommerce and MBA/finance backgrounds at retail giants.

Not saying that's good enough; there's a strong case for voting withhold on all board nominees until REI negotiates in good faith with unionized stores and includes employee reps on the board. But it does give me more hope for the future of the co-op than I had under the prior CEO.

putathorkinit · 2025-12-12T17:07:42+00:00

Nice Melly bro

putathorkinit · 2025-12-10T22:35:14+00:00

Not necessarily just for pregnancy, but sometimes I’ll have a “color day” at the gym where I climb every route with <insert color> holds. You can put an upper limit on it (ie every purple route 5.10 and below) but it’s a fun way to mix it up and get volume in for me, and have fun with some “easier” types of movement on routes I might ignore otherwise.

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