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socialclimber
Jan 5, 2004, 9:46 AM
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I'm guessing it's your span subtracted from height?
(S)1725mm - (H)1685mm = a positive ape index of 40mm
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overlord
Jan 5, 2004, 1:03 PM
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thats how i calculate it.
some also use span divided by height.
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coldclimb
Jan 5, 2004, 5:57 PM
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it's armspan minus height. That's why a positive ape index is good. If your arms are longer than you are tall, it is good. ;)
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overlord
Jan 5, 2004, 6:34 PM
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but it would probably be better to use armspan divided by height. that way it wouldnt matter if you use cm or inches or anything. over 1 is good, less than 1 isnt good.
but most people are used to substracting and it easier to calculate on the fly.
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multiply your number of posts minus your last troll rating, then divide by the number of beers you consume in an average week. Take this number and add 3 then divide by how many pairs lyrca pants you own, multiplied by how many bm's you take after eating mexican. this will give a accurate ape reading.
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andypro
Jan 5, 2004, 8:41 PM
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In reply to: multiply your number of posts minus your last troll rating, then divide by the number of beers you consume in an average week. Take this number and add 3 then divide by how many pairs lyrca pants you own, multiplied by how many bm's you take after eating mexican. this will give a accurate ape reading.
:shock: :shock: Divide by Zero Error! Damned lycra pants....
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crushingfinger
Jan 5, 2004, 9:07 PM
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If you smell like an ape then an ape you are. :wink:
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socialclimber
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+40mm sounds way better than 1.02. Still won't stop the features being 20mm further away than I can reach though. :)
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I've got an ape index of:
span: 1910mm
height: 1790mm
that makes 120mm positive, or
1.067 positive
Does this make me an ape :?
I like the sound of 120mm positive more than the 1.067 figure, but the 1.067 (the divided) figure is truly an index
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overlord
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if you also got oppsed big toes, youre an ape :wink:
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Jan 6, 2004, 8:07 PM
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my knuckles drag on the floor and i love bannanas.but my ass aint blue
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joshy8200
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eww eww eww ahh ahh!!!
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Whew!!! Glad I haven't got a blue ass either 8)
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Jan 7, 2004, 7:33 AM
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120mm seems to be a freakishly large ape index. No chance you got your numbers back to front?
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ryanhos
Jan 7, 2004, 7:52 AM
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In reply to: I'm guessing it's your span subtracted from height? (S)1725mm - (H)1685mm = a positive ape index of 40mm
I don't know, but your "I can't look this up on google for myself" index is a +15.
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scotto
Jan 7, 2004, 8:47 AM
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what do I do with the woppin four I hold below?
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scotto
Jan 7, 2004, 8:48 AM
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what do I do with the woppin four I hold below?
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dc
Jan 7, 2004, 9:08 AM
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In reply to: 120mm seems to be a freakishly large ape index. No chance you got your numbers back to front?
haha, you think 12cm is freakishly long?
...i actually measured mine just a week or so ago and my arm span is 6 INCHES LONGER than my height! ..so thats like a positive ape index of 150mm!
it makes grabbin those holds a cinch.. but its a shame im only 3 feet tall...
:lol:
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fasdy
Jan 7, 2004, 9:42 AM
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In reply to: ...i actually measured mine just a week or so ago and my arm span is 6 INCHES LONGER than my height! ..so thats like a positive ape index of 150mm!
Freak. :D
I'm 110mm; so a tad over 4.3 inches (or 1.067 indexed). Whoo.
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dc
Jan 7, 2004, 12:05 PM
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In reply to: In reply to: ...i actually measured mine just a week or so ago and my arm span is 6 INCHES LONGER than my height! ..so thats like a positive ape index of 150mm! Freak. :D
haha yeah i know.. but i was just joking bout the 3 feet high part though...
...just in case... :? :lol:
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dc
Jan 7, 2004, 12:07 PM
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...are there any climbers here with a negative ape index?
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fuzzymonkey
Jan 7, 2004, 7:28 PM
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You need a prehensile tale, otherwise it's all for not. :D
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ericfrommichigan
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I would have to think that a negative ape index would be a very rare occurrence. Almost willing to say it would have to be the result of some sort of defect (if anyone out there does actually have a negative index my apologies for the defect comment).
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fuzzymonkey
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Yeah, I think I'm a 1/1 person. But I'm still strange because I can't straighten my arms out all the way. If put my tricep down on a table I can't put the rest of my arm on the table...maybe a picture would help: http://www.redrival.com/...mages/Picture018.jpg
That's as far down as I can put my hand. Try it, I'll bet you can put the back of your hand on your desk. I'm pointing my hand down, trying to touch the table with my pinky finger. I just don't unfold :D.
Notice how the picture was taken while composing this post. Notice the stirfry that it looks like I'm putting my hand in and the crap everywhere. Sorry about the quality of the pic, it was taken with a camera phone. :lol:
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height - 1830 mm
span - 1700 mm
Ape index = -130mm
Finally, something to blame for my lack of ability.
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