Long legs, where do you draw the line?

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As always I obsess over my (potential) proportions and I find that there is a fine line between a tall handsome build with long legs and a weird awkward one. My legs can handle about 6-8CM of extra height (plus 3CM shoes) before that line is crossed and awkwardness ensues.

My "true" inseam is about 46% and with an increase of 7CM it would rise to a bit over 48%, which is quite long.

Combined with my small frame I look something like this:



Except, you know, not asian.

What are your thoughts?

How much more leg length can your proportions handle?

Should I lengthen less or go for my goal of 7-8CM whilst risking looking strange?

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Hi Uppland

I don't see any problem in that guy.  Actually, I will be so happy if I am that tall. 
I haven't seen your photo but think you will be totally fine with 7 cm increase, unless you have too short arm or/and too short tibia, if you do 7 cm femur, which are kind of my problems.
So go for it, if you can afford time and money! 

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A leg length of anything over 48% of my total height is a no-no.

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I'd be ecstatic to be 7CM taller with those proportions!

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Quote from: ReadRothbard on April 17, 2015, 05:35:13 AMA leg length of anything over 48% of my total height is a no-no.

Yes, seems like that would be the max ratio.

@Taller and Ghostfish.

Really?

I'll post another picture to clarify.

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It doesn't look bad in my opinion, your arms will be the problem I guess.

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i think the guy looks decent
But why not sticking with 5 cm, if you really think going beyond 6 cm will alter you proportions, plus all the risks that will exponentially increase, don't do more than 5 cm

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Quote from: Alittletooshort on April 17, 2015, 11:19:19 AMIt doesn't look bad in my opinion, your arms will be the problem I guess.

Believe it or not they're not as big of a deal as I thought they would be. They can appear stumpy if you really look for it but surprisingly enough they look very normal most of the time.

Quote from: endomorphisme on April 17, 2015, 12:19:36 PMi think the guy looks decent
But why not sticking with 5 cm, if you really think going beyond 6 cm will alter you proportions, plus all the risks that will exponentially increase, don't do more than 5 cm

For the same reason you won't stick with just being 183CM I guess.

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Quote from: Uppland on April 17, 2015, 01:09:29 PMBelieve it or not they're not as big of a deal as I thought they would be. They can appear stumpy if you really look for it but surprisingly enough they look very normal most of the time.

For the same reason you won't stick with just being 183CM I guess.

it's not my fault if i am 5 cm taller than you

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Quote from: Uppland on April 17, 2015, 01:09:29 PMBelieve it or not they're not as big of a deal as I thought they would be.
If your arms can handle it, than go for it. This guy looks pretty aesthetic in my opinion, long legged but not akwardly long.