Although I know that there are a million subjective factors and preferences and variables, what do you guys think is the "proper" sitting position?
There are a at least 3 variables at play here:
(1) Proper arm length position. This is one that bothers me when I see some drivers, and they are so close to the wheel, that their arms are bent at less than a 90degree angle (down from their shoulder, elbow bent to like 70 degrees up to the wheel).
I was taught you want to have your arms stretched to somewhere between 110degrees to 150degrees.
(2) Seat height/angle. Assuming visibility isn't a factor, I was taught you want to be as low and outstretched as possible. The formula 1 guys are basically ass on the floor with legs out. I personally like to tilt the seat up at an angle to supply some thigh support with my butt lowered. With regard to angle of seat, I'm not sure what the rule of thumb is, or if something is more proper than not.
(3) Seat distance. I'm not sure what the right position is here. I try to reduce how much bend my legs have, while having some upper thigh support. I think they're bent slightly greater angles than my arms. I'm not sure what the "ideal" is that you should strive for. Obviously something that facilitates foot travel while minimizing fatigue, but not sure if there is a rule of thumb here.
Obviously comfort and other preferences may affect the above, but what do you guys think?
I think I've noticed some reviewers start getting their arms closer to the wheel and have them less outstretched and not sure if there's a new school of thought here.
There are a at least 3 variables at play here:
(1) Proper arm length position. This is one that bothers me when I see some drivers, and they are so close to the wheel, that their arms are bent at less than a 90degree angle (down from their shoulder, elbow bent to like 70 degrees up to the wheel).
I was taught you want to have your arms stretched to somewhere between 110degrees to 150degrees.
(2) Seat height/angle. Assuming visibility isn't a factor, I was taught you want to be as low and outstretched as possible. The formula 1 guys are basically ass on the floor with legs out. I personally like to tilt the seat up at an angle to supply some thigh support with my butt lowered. With regard to angle of seat, I'm not sure what the rule of thumb is, or if something is more proper than not.
(3) Seat distance. I'm not sure what the right position is here. I try to reduce how much bend my legs have, while having some upper thigh support. I think they're bent slightly greater angles than my arms. I'm not sure what the "ideal" is that you should strive for. Obviously something that facilitates foot travel while minimizing fatigue, but not sure if there is a rule of thumb here.
Obviously comfort and other preferences may affect the above, but what do you guys think?
I think I've noticed some reviewers start getting their arms closer to the wheel and have them less outstretched and not sure if there's a new school of thought here.