Quote Originally Posted by KnottedYet View Post
That's just the best picture I could find, I don't suggest that particular model. (I like good pictures)

As the pelvis rolls forward (into aero) the weight shifts from the tuberosities to the rami.

Normal saddles put you on the tuberosities, that's what you sit on. With anterior pelvic tilt you shift onto the rami, which angle in to the pubic symphysis.

The Adamo saddles are popular with my patients who tend to be in anterior pelvic tilt, and know they are on their rami more than the tuberosities. In fact, it was a patient who first told me about them.

It's far more important that you use your knowlege than that you follow anyone's opinion that worries you. If you know you are on your rami, look for saddles that will support your rami. If a saddle freaks you out because some man a foot taller than you describes how it supports him and it's not how YOU want to be supported, then don't try it. But bear in mind it might fit you a little differently... sometimes men and women can have radically different experiences on the same saddle.
according to the ISM website:
The saddles are designed for the rider to place all of his/her weight on the sit bones. As with all nose less saddles, the ISM saddles place pressure on the sit bones. The sit bones are covered with muscle, which must be conditioned before you achieve maximum comfort. The amount of time for muscle conditioning varies amongst riders. The doctors have compared the muscle soreness to a weight workout and no damage is being done to the body.

so obviously I'm confused by this statement, as I can't imagine not putting my weight on my rami, since that's what my pelvis rolls onto when riding.

are there saddles which specifically support the rami? Do the women you work with who are using this saddle say they are on their rami and not the ischial tuberosities? Is anyone turning it slightly as well? (something else I read on ISM's website)

thank you for your patience. I'm sorry if I sound like an idiot... and no, it's not 6' tall men I'm listening too LOL I'm reading everything