Tall b-boys..

B-Boy-Leef · **Tall b-boys.. -** 07-07-2009, 01:41 AM

I'm a very tall b-boy. I'm 6"3 and I feel inferior to shorter b-boys, because being tall and lanky makes all of my moves more visible, so if I mess up it looks way more noticeable than when a short b-boy messes up.

I love b-boying, but I always feel awkward.. am I alone?

BboyKaza · 07-07-2009, 01:46 AM

im only 5'4 but being tall doesnt really matter that much in bboying like i seen fat people have good top rock good foot work and can do more and better freezes then me

Essence · 07-07-2009, 02:00 AM

no ones ever alone. i can see what your saying cuz your frame makes everything look big with your wingspan and long legs. But once you get better it wont matter anymore. Messing up is messing up. I dont care if your as small as a mouse or as goofy as a giraffe. You shouldnt feel inferior to someone cuz you think you look worse crashing, cuz you dont.

BBoyMadness · 07-07-2009, 03:53 AM

If ure tall and got long legs you'll get some nice power! But some tall guts makes toprocking avd down rocking look clumpsy (?)

Sry for my english

geetee · 07-07-2009, 01:13 PM

i feel you im not that tall but lanky i am forsure im about 5'10-11" ish ya kno
and its just a matter of cleaning your moves like i always try to master the things
i learn before i move on. watch yourself in the mirror and get used to the
way your body moves. or just get really really buff so you have the same
body type as the smaller bboys lol

T-Stunna · 07-07-2009, 01:49 PM

im 6'2" MYSELF

Zulu Chibi · 07-07-2009, 01:51 PM

Just train harder if you feel that way. You gotta be comfortable with yourself. I'm only 5'4 but I make all the moves I do look big haha.

poisonivy · 07-08-2009, 05:04 AM

Just like anything, there will be advantages and disadvantages to this as well. I think that with longer limbs there is more movement available with little effort (a tall person can cover more ground with their stride)and more lockish moves and combinations that you can throw in if you're coordinated. Most dope bboys that i've met are considerably short, but it's time for something new, right.

JeffroDisiac · 07-16-2009, 01:12 PM

I'm 14 and 6'2".
My joints are all fucked up now because of my bboying and I dislocated my knee twice in rapid succession, so I am letting my body catch up to itself while I take a break.

ZuluN. · 07-16-2009, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by JeffroDisiac

I'm 14 and 6'2".
My joints are all fucked up now because of my bboying and I dislocated my knee twice in rapid succession, so I am letting my body catch up to itself while I take a break.

He's back!

Is your stay temporary or permanent?

JeffroDisiac · 07-16-2009, 01:17 PM

Temporary.

I have no computer currently, this is a friend's laptop.
My laptop needs a new battery, but my whole family is broke...
Go figure!

/Ty fo' noticing

itzEmcee · 07-16-2009, 01:35 PM

You are alone.

Lyonzy · 07-16-2009, 02:47 PM

na dude,,im 6'2" and i find this im only new too.but ive seen some tall people with wicked power moves....

BBOY-OBLIVION16 · 07-16-2009, 02:56 PM

Bboy Juju.....
Dude Is Like 6'7 Or 6'8(or Taller)
And What Is He???
The Best Hand Hopper In The World!! =dd

Snapshot · 07-16-2009, 04:08 PM

Mate its a gift, your height. i'm 6" (exactly). yeah and i got long legs.
When i started my footwork looked...wrong, but with practice i've cleaned it up and cus i'm quite big i can emphasise moves better.
being big just makes basic moves look more prominent and if your clean, Dope.

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B-Boy-Leef hi Respect: 1.5 Posts: 540 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: (818) San Fernando Valley (818)	Tall b-boys.. - 07-07-2009, 01:41 AM I'm a very tall b-boy. I'm 6"3 and I feel inferior to shorter b-boys, because being tall and lanky makes all of my moves more visible, so if I mess up it looks way more noticeable than when a short b-boy messes up. I love b-boying, but I always feel awkward.. am I alone?


BboyKaza Kaza Respect: 1.5 Posts: 108 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Everett	07-07-2009, 01:46 AM im only 5'4 but being tall doesnt really matter that much in bboying like i seen fat people have good top rock good foot work and can do more and better freezes then me


Essence Member Respect: 1 Posts: 68 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: E-Town	07-07-2009, 02:00 AM no ones ever alone. i can see what your saying cuz your frame makes everything look big with your wingspan and long legs. But once you get better it wont matter anymore. Messing up is messing up. I dont care if your as small as a mouse or as goofy as a giraffe. You shouldnt feel inferior to someone cuz you think you look worse crashing, cuz you dont.


BBoyMadness Member Respect: 1 Posts: 20 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Romsås in oslo	07-07-2009, 03:53 AM If ure tall and got long legs you'll get some nice power! But some tall guts makes toprocking avd down rocking look clumpsy (?) Sry for my english


geetee wchs allmale Respect: 1 Posts: 324 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: west covina	07-07-2009, 01:13 PM i feel you im not that tall but lanky i am forsure im about 5'10-11" ish ya kno and its just a matter of cleaning your moves like i always try to master the things i learn before i move on. watch yourself in the mirror and get used to the way your body moves. or just get really really buff so you have the same body type as the smaller bboys lol
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T-Stunna B-boy T Stunna Respect: 9.5 Posts: 1,809 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland	07-07-2009, 01:49 PM im 6'2" MYSELF
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Zulu Chibi Toprock is NOT a move Respect: 9.5 Posts: 2,082 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego	07-07-2009, 01:51 PM Just train harder if you feel that way. You gotta be comfortable with yourself. I'm only 5'4 but I make all the moves I do look big haha.
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poisonivy Purpose Respect: 1.5 Posts: 242 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manhattan Beach	07-08-2009, 05:04 AM Just like anything, there will be advantages and disadvantages to this as well. I think that with longer limbs there is more movement available with little effort (a tall person can cover more ground with their stride)and more lockish moves and combinations that you can throw in if you're coordinated. Most dope bboys that i've met are considerably short, but it's time for something new, right.


JeffroDisiac The Aphrodisiac. Respect: 6.5 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee	07-16-2009, 01:12 PM I'm 14 and 6'2". My joints are all fucked up now because of my bboying and I dislocated my knee twice in rapid succession, so I am letting my body catch up to itself while I take a break.
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JeffroDisiac The Aphrodisiac. Respect: 6.5 Posts: 1,038 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tennessee	07-16-2009, 01:17 PM Temporary. I have no computer currently, this is a friend's laptop. My laptop needs a new battery, but my whole family is broke... Go figure! /Ty fo' noticing
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itzEmcee M민준♠ Respect: 1.5 Posts: 238 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mississauga / Oakville	07-16-2009, 01:35 PM You are alone.
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Lyonzy DIZZY Respect: 1 Posts: 46 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cork, Ireland	07-16-2009, 02:47 PM na dude,,im 6'2" and i find this im only new too.but ive seen some tall people with wicked power moves....
	experience is what you get when you do not get what you want...


BBOY-OBLIVION16 ~BBOY QUION SOLO~ Respect: 1.5 Posts: 465 Join Date: May 2008 Location: CHICAGO! =D	07-16-2009, 02:56 PM Bboy Juju..... Dude Is Like 6'7 Or 6'8(or Taller) And What Is He??? The Best Hand Hopper In The World!! =dd
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Snapshot Member Respect: 1 Posts: 13 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: London	07-16-2009, 04:08 PM Mate its a gift, your height. i'm 6" (exactly). yeah and i got long legs. When i started my footwork looked...wrong, but with practice i've cleaned it up and cus i'm quite big i can emphasise moves better. being big just makes basic moves look more prominent and if your clean, Dope.