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hohol87 t1_itjh8p8 wrote

Man, I have both legs but I won't be able to make it - sitting on my butt ruined my stamina. Great respect to you!

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tim3capture t1_itjslmj wrote

I've been wanting to go there for so long. Next year for sure....

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1198Corse OP t1_itjv7sg wrote

If you do, don’t let the start discourage you. It is really intense to start, but mellows out. Phenomenal experience

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fishful-thinking t1_itjw66t wrote

Elevated vacuum and a clutch lock?

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1198Corse OP t1_itjxdxr wrote

Integrated pump in the foot, socket has a flexible inner shell, two cut outs w/ a line strung throughout to allow for loosening or tightening as needed for volume control. Inner liner to protect me, outer liner for vacuum sandwiched between the soft inner shell and carbon socket.

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fishful-thinking t1_itl71a5 wrote

First , sorry I didn’t acknowledge your achievement first. Nice hike! Second, I should have mentioned I’m a Prosthetist, so I’m pretty familiar with these systems. What I’m curious about is it also looks like you have a clutch lock, which usually isn’t compatible with elevated vacuum systems. Is that indeed a clutch lock (blue button at distal medial socket), and if so, which one? How is the vacuum being pulled to inside the locking liner? Thanks!

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1198Corse OP t1_itm6cfc wrote

The leg I’m wearing now is a hodge podge thrown together for the trip. We are in the process of getting insurance approvals for the new foot etc, so some of it is just old components. The button moves but does nothing to my knowledge. If you would like to DM me I can send you the contact info of my prosthetist to ask. He’s super nice and helpful.

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c0y0t3_sly t1_itjv3h0 wrote

First overnight backpacking trip I ever did as a kid. It's a cool place, I haven't been there since the first came down close.

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RasterAlien t1_itlses3 wrote

Can't see the lake, there's a dude in the way

(jk good job, i couldn't hike that shit to save my life)

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mountainsofcorn t1_itnfw40 wrote

How is hiking with the leg device? Also how have they changed in your life, is it obvious that they’re becoming better

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1198Corse OP t1_itni114 wrote

It went well, being able to adjust it on the go was definitely nice as the terrain got pretty intense at times. The hiking poles were a huge benefit as well for stability. As far as changes, I’ve been an amputee for about ten years. It’s more about finding a doctor and prosthetist that can work together with your best interest at heart. A truly great prosthetic takes a lot of effort from start to finish. Some prosthetists I’ve had just weren’t up to the task. My current team is helping me achieve things I thought I would never be able to do again.

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mountainsofcorn t1_itny1nf wrote

Hiking poles are amazing tools, I use them all the time as well. Great to hear about your success though!

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