Height or Strength

disouki · **Height or Strength -** 11-27-2003, 06:39 PM

this may seem weird, but here it goes

if u r tall and thin, and not so strong, OR if u were short and built, and stronger; which would b easier 2 bust moves?

btw, im like really thin and not so tall (bout 5'9'')

Masta Red · 11-27-2003, 07:13 PM

I would think that being short and muscular would be a lot easier.
Me personally is the medium height and muscular type

theb · **Re: Height or Strength -** 11-27-2003, 07:32 PM

Originally posted by disouki
this may seem weird, but here it goes

if u r tall and thin, and not so strong, OR if u were short and built, and stronger; which would b easier 2 bust moves?

btw, im like really thin and not so tall (bout 5'9'')

as soon as u practice a lot it'll be juss fine
but of course bein short n strong makes it easier cause u get to lift your body easier

personally im a lil tall n well defined

11-27-2003, 07:50 PM

usually if u small u get speed and if u tall u a bit slower. thats why u always see asian ppl bustin out fast moves and usu big buff black guys dont get alotta speed but they got crazy power (ex: hollow back kinda shit)

Masta Red · 11-27-2003, 09:29 PM

EX: The Windmill, if a small guy does the windmill you'll see him wip around. Where as it'll take a big guy alot more spin power to get him around.

young_uprock04 · **:_ -** 11-27-2003, 10:14 PM

I'm 6'0 I think its a lil harder for taller b-boys cuz dey got longer body parts, such as legs which is a huge part n b-boyin. Shorter peeps have a better center of gravity so it is easier for them to balance, therefore giving them advantages n certain moves. All n all I try my best even wit my height, wut I lack for n power n certain freezes, I can tear peeps up n dancin n footwork naw mean.

Masta Red · 11-27-2003, 10:35 PM

I heard that taller people need alot more upperbody strength to pull off as much moves a smaller people.

Toosick · 11-28-2003, 01:50 AM

i think its all about how strong you are in you upper body. i say this because im tall and somewhat thin(6.0') and i still am able to do shyt like handstands with no strugglin and with speed.

Mode · 11-28-2003, 02:16 AM

i'm about 6" an kinda skinny, but good enough. i have trouble doing mills, but not too much trouble with flares. i can do mostly power moves, which surprises me. i'm more power over style so i don't really think size matters, i got a huge friend who busts sick mills an style so i have no idea whats better, it depends on how you develop as a breaker in my opinion, with practice you can do anything, regardless of size.

peace.

Bb0Y FaYTh · 11-28-2003, 02:20 AM

height and strength both matter alot. its best to b short and strong like junior. its pretty much proven it'll b ezier for u to execute moves but powerwise, the longer ur legs the better it loox. capabiity wise i think shortness always beats giants

President · 11-28-2003, 03:46 AM

I like being 5'7. Makes my jackhammers easier.

B-Boy Ablaze · 11-28-2003, 04:25 AM

I think shorter people have the intial headstart in some powermoves and taller people probably need a bit more upperbody strength to do the same thing, but with practice they should be able to do it just the same.
I saw some guy who was 6"4' pulling off airflares the other day

GrandMoren · 11-04-2004, 08:51 AM

Im about 6'2 and pretty mucular. But i think it woulda been easier if i was shorter.
Not complaining though

popper_7 · 11-04-2004, 10:03 AM

Im 6ft 4" and fairly muscular but the only problem I seem to have is room to practise,lol

mason_boy · 11-04-2004, 10:38 AM

taller peeps are definitely at a disadvantage, mostly with flares probably. i'm 5'5, but i think the perfect breaking height is about 5'7-5'9.

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disouki Registered User Respect: 1 Posts: 85 Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Jeddah	Height or Strength - 11-27-2003, 06:39 PM this may seem weird, but here it goes if u r tall and thin, and not so strong, OR if u were short and built, and stronger; which would b easier 2 bust moves? btw, im like really thin and not so tall (bout 5'9'')


Masta Red ~~Tupac~~ Respect: 1 Posts: 240 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Raw	11-27-2003, 07:13 PM I would think that being short and muscular would be a lot easier. Me personally is the medium height and muscular type
	So u the one thats been talkin shit/ comon i dare u come say it too my face/ thats right exactly wat i thought u jus a little git/ well get this step to my face and get knocked on the ground/ you might outweigh me but ill woop ur ass pound for pound/ see I aint the one whos parents call a disgrace/ keep talkin slick and ill knock u back to ur rightful place/ cause im Masta Red I was born and bred for this typa shit/ nobodys more legit than me for this task/ I bring matters to peoples face I dont hide behind the mask/ I was sent to finsh a task/ Ya'll figure it out cause when it's done ya'll will know.


Posts: n/a	11-27-2003, 07:50 PM usually if u small u get speed and if u tall u a bit slower. thats why u always see asian ppl bustin out fast moves and usu big buff black guys dont get alotta speed but they got crazy power (ex: hollow back kinda shit)
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Masta Red ~~Tupac~~ Respect: 1 Posts: 240 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Raw	11-27-2003, 09:29 PM EX: The Windmill, if a small guy does the windmill you'll see him wip around. Where as it'll take a big guy alot more spin power to get him around.
	So u the one thats been talkin shit/ comon i dare u come say it too my face/ thats right exactly wat i thought u jus a little git/ well get this step to my face and get knocked on the ground/ you might outweigh me but ill woop ur ass pound for pound/ see I aint the one whos parents call a disgrace/ keep talkin slick and ill knock u back to ur rightful place/ cause im Masta Red I was born and bred for this typa shit/ nobodys more legit than me for this task/ I bring matters to peoples face I dont hide behind the mask/ I was sent to finsh a task/ Ya'll figure it out cause when it's done ya'll will know.


young_uprock04 Member Respect: 1.5 Posts: 217 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Beltsville	:_ - 11-27-2003, 10:14 PM I'm 6'0 I think its a lil harder for taller b-boys cuz dey got longer body parts, such as legs which is a huge part n b-boyin. Shorter peeps have a better center of gravity so it is easier for them to balance, therefore giving them advantages n certain moves. All n all I try my best even wit my height, wut I lack for n power n certain freezes, I can tear peeps up n dancin n footwork naw mean.


Masta Red ~~Tupac~~ Respect: 1 Posts: 240 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Raw	11-27-2003, 10:35 PM I heard that taller people need alot more upperbody strength to pull off as much moves a smaller people.
	So u the one thats been talkin shit/ comon i dare u come say it too my face/ thats right exactly wat i thought u jus a little git/ well get this step to my face and get knocked on the ground/ you might outweigh me but ill woop ur ass pound for pound/ see I aint the one whos parents call a disgrace/ keep talkin slick and ill knock u back to ur rightful place/ cause im Masta Red I was born and bred for this typa shit/ nobodys more legit than me for this task/ I bring matters to peoples face I dont hide behind the mask/ I was sent to finsh a task/ Ya'll figure it out cause when it's done ya'll will know.


Toosick Registered User Respect: 1 Posts: 5 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York	11-28-2003, 01:50 AM i think its all about how strong you are in you upper body. i say this because im tall and somewhat thin(6.0') and i still am able to do shyt like handstands with no strugglin and with speed.
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Mode Moderator Respect: 10 Posts: 2,777 Join Date: May 2003	11-28-2003, 02:16 AM i'm about 6" an kinda skinny, but good enough. i have trouble doing mills, but not too much trouble with flares. i can do mostly power moves, which surprises me. i'm more power over style so i don't really think size matters, i got a huge friend who busts sick mills an style so i have no idea whats better, it depends on how you develop as a breaker in my opinion, with practice you can do anything, regardless of size. peace.
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Bb0Y FaYTh jersey underground Respect: 1.5 Posts: 329 Join Date: May 2003 Location: jersey up	11-28-2003, 02:20 AM height and strength both matter alot. its best to b short and strong like junior. its pretty much proven it'll b ezier for u to execute moves but powerwise, the longer ur legs the better it loox. capabiity wise i think shortness always beats giants
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President Newb Member Respect: 2 Posts: 837 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southern Calizzle	11-28-2003, 03:46 AM I like being 5'7. Makes my jackhammers easier.


popper_7 Nameless Breaker Respect: 1 Posts: 365 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Worcester	11-04-2004, 10:03 AM Im 6ft 4" and fairly muscular but the only problem I seem to have is room to practise,lol
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mason_boy Black guy from Japan Respect: 7.5 Posts: 976 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pensacola, FL	11-04-2004, 10:38 AM taller peeps are definitely at a disadvantage, mostly with flares probably. i'm 5'5, but i think the perfect breaking height is about 5'7-5'9.
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B-Boy Ablaze Registered User Respect: 1 Posts: 177 Join Date: May 2003 Location: London	11-28-2003, 04:25 AM I think shorter people have the intial headstart in some powermoves and taller people probably need a bit more upperbody strength to do the same thing, but with practice they should be able to do it just the same. I saw some guy who was 6"4' pulling off airflares the other day
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GrandMoren Master bait Respect: 1.5 Posts: 1,285 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Virginia Beach	11-04-2004, 08:51 AM Im about 6'2 and pretty mucular. But i think it woulda been easier if i was shorter. Not complaining though