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Why Torso Length Doesn't Matter, But Arm Length Does

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« Reply #160 on: October 20, 2014, 10:28:53 PM »
Quote from: SysOp on August 15, 2014, 11:54:39 PM
It's good to finally see the unicorn in person and realize that all of the tall about torso length is bunk. 99% of the people in the world will not notice your arm length either. Height is far more important in the grand scheme of things.
I completely agree.
That's why I believe that it is insane for someone to do arm lengthening. Noone will mention it people!

ps Citizen Kane is my favorite movie of all time.
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« Reply #161 on: April 09, 2015, 07:39:12 PM »
Quote from: leonard on November 14, 2012, 09:22:22 PM
Wingspan matters folks. There is no point in denying it. Wingspan 15 cm below height will look odd to a certain extent. To go 10-11 cm above wingspan is really max in my opinion without considering arm lengthening

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« Reply #162 on: April 12, 2015, 04:13:23 AM »
I've been doing a lot of research on the golden ratio, and I have a very proportionate body mathematically. But I'm still going to get LL since it doesn't throw it off that much..
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« Reply #163 on: April 12, 2015, 09:46:41 AM »
As long as you're not fat you're within the proportionate range. Although I did see some Asian guys with extreme short arms but long torso which is bad for LL purpose.
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« Reply #164 on: April 13, 2015, 04:57:00 AM »
I always worried about my torso length lately, but now I am more relieved that armspan matters. My wingspan is 5'10, which is enough for 3 more inches as there are people out there who naturally have a negative ape index.

I have always been told that I have perfect proportions where I currently stand, but maybe it's just perceptions as I am close to 5'10 with trainers on. I also think that if you wear your trousers higher than most people, you will be perceived to have longer legs.

Another thing I wondered was why it's possible to lengthen tibias, femurs and the humerus, but not the forearms.
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« Reply #165 on: April 15, 2015, 08:07:06 PM »
The other factor no one talks about is bone width/thickness.

I am 5'7. 5" tall and have a 5'11. 5".  Yet anything more than 2. 5" lifts look ridiculous on me because (1) I already have long legs, and (2) My wrists and ankles are tiny.  I have thinner wrists than most girls (small bone structure).

I look like I'm on stilts past 5'10" and it looks unnatural.

Works fine for me.  I just want 2. 5" tibial lengthening and then I'm done.
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« Reply #166 on: June 19, 2015, 05:37:14 PM »
In my opinion torso length does matter because in some cases person may have long torso/short legs.  In this case +15/+20 cm may still look really good.  Also clothing can help cover up disproportions if they exist.  Unless you suffer from achondroplasia arm lengthening is stupid move.
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« Reply #167 on: July 15, 2016, 05:15:00 PM »
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How much do you lengthen your arms?
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« Reply #168 on: January 08, 2017, 10:15:37 AM »
it doesn't matter my torso length if I expect to grow (naturally as a teen)?
My sitting height was my bet to get more height bcs is below average but the only thing that matters is my wingspan?
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