How overweight are we? - Snowboarding Forum

veazer · 01-19-2011, 10:16 PM

I'm not gonna lie, I'd love to lose 20 lbs... Just wanted to see if we adrenaline sports junkies've been hitting the gym enough in the off-season.

If you're right on the bubble, pick whichever ya feel is right.

Ttam · 01-19-2011, 10:18 PM

6'1 160 pounds...

Powder Keg · 01-19-2011, 10:41 PM

Im about 6'1 and 170 so about average.

MistahTaki · 01-19-2011, 10:43 PM

i dont think anybody wants to admit to the fact that they're 30+ pounds overweight

Msixty · 01-19-2011, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder Keg

Im about 6'1 and 170 so about average.

that's average? shit...

6'2" and ~260 (big boned I swear! lol)

how much does weight effect riding anyway? (assuming good physical ability) I mean, I know it will change the board you ride, but will being a big guy just outright screw you even if you have good stamina?

BurtonAvenger · 01-19-2011, 10:56 PM

Last doctor I talked to told me I'm underweight for my size and I've been accused of being borderline anorexic. I'm pretty sure after the last few days of pow shredding I've lost some weight.

Magnum626 · 01-19-2011, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by MistahTaki

i dont think anybody wants to admit to the fact that they're 30+ pounds overweight

LOL, well the one person that said yes is me. I was around 190-195 when I was riding a lot more having season passes for 2 years and a house near the mountain 10 years ago. Unfortunately career choices and injuries slowed down my riding days. Even then I would've been considered overweight based on those silly medical charts which doesn't account your body type.

So right now I'm about 5'8 1/2 and 235. I'd be happy to be around 225 by the end of the riding season and hopefully just under 200 for next season. My knees will thank me.

Powder Keg · 01-19-2011, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Msixty

that's average? shit...

6'2" and ~260 (big boned I swear! lol)

how much does weight effect riding anyway? (assuming good physical ability) I mean, I know it will change the board you ride, but will being a big guy just outright screw you even if you have good stamina?

Haha, well it all depends on your muscle mass, age and general body type.
I'm prettysure anyways. Some one correct me if I'm wrong.

john doe · 01-19-2011, 11:13 PM

5'7.5" and 175lbs. I'd like to get down to 155-160 and then bulk up my upper body until I'm 165-170. That is probably a pipe dream though. A wrist that dislocates trying to bicep curl 10 pounds doesn't help.

Toecutter · 01-19-2011, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Msixty

how much does weight effect riding anyway? (assuming good physical ability) I mean, I know it will change the board you ride, but will being a big guy just outright screw you even if you have good stamina?

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View Poll Results: How overweight are you?
I am underweight.	12	12.12%
I am the right weight	44	44.44%
I am less than 15 lbs. overweight	18	18.18%
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I am 30+ lbs. overweight	8	8.08%
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veazer Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 87	How overweight are we? I'm not gonna lie, I'd love to lose 20 lbs... Just wanted to see if we adrenaline sports junkies've been hitting the gym enough in the off-season. If you're right on the bubble, pick whichever ya feel is right. Last edited by veazer; 01-19-2011 at 10:18 PM.

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BurtonAvenger Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mountains Posts: 8,036	Last doctor I talked to told me I'm underweight for my size and I've been accused of being borderline anorexic. I'm pretty sure after the last few days of pow shredding I've lost some weight. __________________ Angry Snowboarder Because someone has to call it how they see it!

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john doe Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 1,245	5'7.5" and 175lbs. I'd like to get down to 155-160 and then bulk up my upper body until I'm 165-170. That is probably a pipe dream though. A wrist that dislocates trying to bicep curl 10 pounds doesn't help. __________________ 2011 Smokin Buck Ferton 155 2013 Flow NX2-SE 2013 Flow Hylite boa Burton Stagger pants/jacket Smith I/O

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01-19-2011, 10:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ttam Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Big Bear Posts: 399	6'1 160 pounds...

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Powder Keg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: The Praries Posts: 188	Im about 6'1 and 170 so about average.

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MistahTaki Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,362	i dont think anybody wants to admit to the fact that they're 30+ pounds overweight