Measuring Sit Bones

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Don't forget that the butt-o-meters only get the measurements of the point of the sit bone. The sit bone itself is about 1.5-2 cm wide, so your paper and Pilates mat might be more accurate if you want the measurement that will include the entire sitbone. (outside edge to outside edge). (the sit bone/ischial tuberosity is quite thick and heavy and curves like a rocking chair rocker. It also angles forward. As you trace forward on the bone it becomes thin and blade-like (the rami) and eventually the left and right sides meet at the front (the pubic bone))

If you want a saddle that is only as wide as the contact points, measure point to point. If you want a saddle that is as wide as the entire bone structure, measure outside edge to outside edge. In either case, consider getting a saddle that gives you a 1-2 cm margin to your measurement so you aren't perching on the frame edge of the saddle and so you have some wiggle room for changing position as you change effort and change orientation of the pelvis (climb, descend, coast, sit up no-hands, etc.)

Really, the butt-o-meter is just a fancy version of your yoga mat and paper! You did good!