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I've had 320mm of seatpost out of the frame on my MTB for nearly a decade of my 90-100kg being lead-assed through every dip on the trail, and it's fine.
My XL Pompetamine only has about 180mm exposed to allow for my 33" inside leg, so you'd probably be looking at no more than 240mm.