Sly Bald Guys Forum
Head Shaving, Grooming & Care => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: syrian sly on August 05, 2010, 03:19:26 PM
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im 18 and i think tht i have come to the realisation tht i have stopped growing , my current height last time i checked at the doc was 5'8(she reluctently said 5'9 but i think i just hit 5'9 by a hair). i wanted to know some of your heights. i dont want to feel alone being a short sly lol
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Well, if I recall correctly--Google can probably provide some answers--your growth slows, but continues until you're 20-21 or so. And, at 5'9" you're within a half to an inch of the average height for American men. Reasons to be happy in that range--traveling is easier, jets are designed for the average height--and guys I know who are 6' plus often not only find it difficult to be comfortable in the seats find it next to impossible to use the bathrooms--ever try holding it for the balance of a 3 hour flight?? Most clothing stores have the greatest variety for the average height man. Cars are easier to buy--a friend who's 6'3"--has a real problem in a lot of cars particularly if they have sun roofs. Beds, anything taller than 6' can get you in an uncomfortable situation in hotels depending on their furniture standards.
So, you're okay--life will be comfortable--unless you want to be a big basketball star, American Style football star, etc. I think most people wouldn't regard you as short either.
Finishing the teenage years and entering your twenties will be interesting because you will "fill out" your frame too--just be careful not to let it get too filled out. ;D
For me, 5'91/2". Never really was too concerned about height, I was worried about being skinny--135# sopping wet when I went to college. That solved itself, and got me into a bit of health problems as I ballooned up to 225 7 years later, but got back to the gym, and kept at keeping fit since then. Remember, carrying extra weight will make you look shorter--another reason to try to keep fit over and above the obvious health benefits.
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6'2" here.
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6'4" here.
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5' 11" actually taller a few years ago---6 knee surgeries did me in, LOL.
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im 18 and i think tht i have come to the realisation tht i have stopped growing , my current height last time i checked at the doc was 5'8(she reluctently said 5'9 but i think i just hit 5'9 by a hair). i wanted to know some of your heights. i dont want to feel alone being a short sly lol
I'm 6ft tall....your not short by any means and I bet you'll add another inch or two in the next 2-3 years, I was 5'9 when I was your age and I had another growth spurt when I was 19.
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I'm only 5'8 maybe 5'9 with shoes but there's not too much I've ever worried about. I mean the very seldom situation when I'm in a group of a bunch of 6 foot plus guys then it draws a little envy. No biggie though. The worst thing might have to be dating a girl that is 5'7 or taller then when they have heels on they have an inch or so on me.
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0.38 rods
Have long since passed my height increasing phase, and am now in the shrinkage era.
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Used to be 5'7" and 3/4" but am closer to 5'7" now and can't round up dangit. Two of my best buds are 6'4" and I steal all the ladies away from them man. Well, only from Eric because George is a chubby chaser and that's just not my thing. I can't believe what George turns down but just say this to the next 5'10" hottie (however you define hottie) you come across: Hey, I think tall women are worth the climb! Then give her your best smile. I saw that on a tall chick's bumper sticker. :)
I guarantee you she will think about it. If nothing else she'll admire your confidence. I'm not a line-guy but do like to say that once in awhile because of the reaction it gets. I say lots of things for the reaction - not just to women or related to dating etc.
Tall women (sans heals) will definitely date shorter guys no problem man.
I think someone else mentioned the health benefits? Shorter guys live longer on average.
Tall friends are cool to have at bars/parties because they can scope out the situation for you when it's crowded.
Edit: Maybe this should be documented - whatever I tell anyone to say to women on here - do the opposite. Case in point. About 30mins ago someone I started dating a few weeks back calls and I answer the phone, "Joe's mortuary, you kill em, we fill em". A nano-second later I remember her dad is a mortician and she's a physician who works with cancer patients. Felt related to Joe Biden for a moment.
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6 foot. Though i liked to think i could get away with 6.1 back when i had hair, lol.
To be honest being taller isn't all that, people will always want what they can't have.
Saying that, 5.8 is by no means small... Think my older brothers around that.
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5'7 here! no gripes!! cant change it anyway! O0
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My picture is actual size. I am 11 3/4" tall.
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I got you all beat! I'm 5'5, and that means I'm the shortest guy here!
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Use to be 6 feet, but now down to 5' 11'' (and probably will be 5' 10'' soon)
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Are you OCDing about your height? ???
Most guys here are OCDing about their noggin. :-\
6'2" here, but, that may make you cowl away into a corner. :-[
Your going to honestly tell us that our height on a forum is
going to affect your loneliness. Are you a member of the
"Guys that are not short, but think they are short and that
they are not going to measure up to the national average" forum
too? - joking.
Come on. Short and Tall (which is relative) both have their pros and cons.
5'9" is not bad. You could be 4'9" like my twin 35ish nieces they
are doing great, never heard them complain. Concentrate on something
you can control. All support here though -thumps chest with fist- Peace.
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5' 10 1/2" - used to be average height in UK, but now I think I'm below average!! :D
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5'8"
Life is too short (no pun intended) to obsess about your height.
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I'm shorter than you bro last time they checked I was 5'7 & 1/4"
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I'm 5' 9" and happy with it.
Remember this bro, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight. Its the size of the fight in the dog!" I've been waiting for a chance to use that quote!!
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I'm 5' 8". I'm an only child. But of all my male relatives, I am the shortest. I was even shorter than my dad. I had a grandfather in Phoenix that died when I was a small child. I have heard that I got the short genes from him!
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I'm 6'2", and it can be a pain. The world is definitely meant for shorter people.
I'm not even that tall and most cars are uncomfortable. Everything seems to be done around my knees, I have to bend over for a lot, and it gets to your lower back after a while.
You're fine.
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178 cm. According to Wikipedia equal to the current average height of male adults in Germany. !`nt
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6'1" here
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1,90 m. I think that translate to 6 ft 2,7 inch.
Certainly taller then average which comes with a few advantages.
Eg. I do like to go to (rock) concerts and I almost always have a good view, being able to look over the audiences heads :)
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5'7" here
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I'm still the shortest and I'm proud of it! I love being short because I can fit in places no other tall-ies can fit into. Also, I can't reach the top shelf at the supermarket, so I get to ask a handsome tall guy to get the item I need. It is always a good conversation starter. Straight guys, do you prefer your women tall? Since I'm 5'5, I don't have any choice but to date taller people.
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. Straight guys, do you prefer your women tall? Si
I don't know about other "straight" guys, but my fantasy woman has long nicely tanned, legs, and they lift me and guide me to--well enough for now.
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That's a cute fantasy! I'd like a strong masculine guy to carry me to you know where...
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6' 2" here. It's a good height, I can see over people in a crowd, and my family can find me easier. My height is more in my trunk than in my legs, so I have no problem with my knees in cars, but some small cars I will hit the roof. My height also shows off my bald head better!
I also don't know where I get my height from. No one in my family is near that tall; and I have over 100 first cousins. (note: my mother and father both came from families with 12 children. 6 boys and 6 girls in each family-what are the odds?) My son is also 6' 2", but his legs are 3" longer than mine.
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I used to be tall for my age when I was a kid. I was always the tallest in my class. I remember being 14, I was 5' 9" and 175 pounds and an athlete. I thought I was destined for the NFL. But life has many twists and turns, and that was the height that I stayed at. I know what is it like to be the tallest in a crowd of peers and now one of the shorter people in a crowd. I miss being one of the tallest but haven't thought about those days for a very long time.
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6'2" here - -I am the small one - my father was 6'3" - -my partner is 6'4" and his twin is 6'8"
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6'2" All the men in our family are relatively tall.
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thnks for all the replies guys,the reason i was curious was because i have been working out for a few years now and my friends keep telling me im gonna start to look too stocky. but i have already decided to only put on a little more size and then maintain it and work on defining my six pack. all of you tall guys are lucky to be able to put on as much muscle as you like and it will always look good :'( ::)
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6 ' 7 here :popo
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6'2". Even without hair, I'm taller than all my friends. I'd say your about average height.
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74 inches
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180.34 centimeters ....I think ? :D
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6ft here.
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6' 1 " > 6' 5" in high heels .
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6'3"
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6' 1 " > 6' 5" in high heels .
Hopefully not white! It's after Labor Day! :o
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6' 1 " > 6' 5" in high heels .
TMI ::)
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6' 1 " > 6' 5" in high heels .
Dude, that's some serious heels.
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5' 10"
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I'm too short for my weight. Is there any hope for me, or do I need to also start thinking about those heels? :*)) ;D :*)) :/O
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They say that they are slimming! 8)
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They say that they are slimming! 8)
:*))
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I'm 6' - 1/2"............ I used to be 6'-4" but after 15 years of marriage..............
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6 ft. 2 in.
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Life is too short (no pun intended) to obsess about your height.
Nicely put buddy :c)
I'm 5'7", and seeing how I'm the tallest person in my family I'm going to be staying short.
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I'm 5'6, no complaints so far
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I am 6' 2" in a shaved dome.
Also 6' 2" with hair as there is a hole up top.