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Originally Posted by fuсk forum boredom  height is definitely a factor; there is more weight to move and balance is more difficult
of course, that doesn't mean very tall or very short people can't get good at it, it just means it will require a little more effort to do so |
Well yeah
That's what I nearly meant
Though I forgot to state it clearly in my post (I was apparently rushing again).
Sorry about that.
Still yeah, you're right about that.
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Originally Posted by S-word I'm around 6'3", 240 lbs. I've gotten single digit greats on all but 2 songs from Extreme. I have no problem using the bar (even though I play most no bar). I have no problem playing doubles. I have no problem sdg'ing PSMO most of the time.
Height can make some things easier or harder, but in the end, it just comes down to overcoming it. Cover up your playing weaknesses by GETTING BETTER, not blaming stuff like your height.
If you've got low stamina, play courses or long songs on ITG. If you've got trouble with foot speed, play with ankle weights, or play 10's, or play 10's with ankle weights (I did 15 greats on max300 wearing 10 lb ankle weights once. that was a fun day lol.). If you have problems turning (SUP ITG) play charts with lots of turns and actually DO the turns.
It really just comes down to self motivation
On a related note, I saw a guy who had to have been 6'11" (his face was even with the top of the speakers while on the pad) playing BIMP on doubles rather skillfully. Quite impressive to watch. |
Agreed on this one.
Varying physical conditions can have different effects on different players.
Still
A true player who has a certain level of skill and technique knows that he does not see this as strictly a limitation but rather uses it as an opportunity to improve and challenge oneself into overcoming it.
Or something like that.
Like in my case
I am 5' 10' and weight at around 70-75 kilos (that's 144-165 lbs.).
I cannot clear a lot of level 10 songs out there (except the two or three I stated earlier).
I also cannot clear Uranus Challenge as of the moment. Most likely because it was my first time to try the song as well as the difficulty I selected for it (hence me not being familiar with it at all)
But I never saw any of my physical attributes as a weakness or as an explanation as to why I failed it.
It's just that I need more practice and exposure to the song.
And that IMHO is what I really need.
