Sohan Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Savedbygrace's thread got me thinking. I've always thought I had short arms (I do have a shorter inseam for my height) but the more people I talk to the less sure I am of this. I was a pretty darn good bench presser but a modest swimmer so I figured my arm length was a factor. So I was curious, what is your reach? From fingertip to fingertip, stretched out to the sides. Also include your height as well, please, for comparison. As for me, I happen to be 6' tall and have a reach of about 73 inches.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 Wouldn't this be inaccuarte? This is wingspan, not reach, correct? Wouldn't the torso width affect the measurement? You could have short arms but a barrel chest and still get a high measurement. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 UseoForce is right, I think you are wanting wingspan instead of reach. Spans are usually close to height, but vary at times. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sohan Posted July 15, 2006 Author Share Posted July 15, 2006 Yep. Traditionally, "wingspan" was indeed what was referred to as "reach" (at least it was when I boxed), and it could certainly be influenced by wide shoulders and a broad back. After doing some research, I realized that today reach is being measured more by the length of the boxer's lead arm (jabbing hand) from the tip of the knuckle to the armpit, which certainly seems more accurate. Doing it that way my measurement seems to be about 26 inches, if I did it correctly.Still curious about both measurements, if anyone wouldn't mind posting their data.With respect,Sohan "If I cannot become one of extraordinary accomplishment, I will not walk the earth." Zen Master Nakahara Nantenbo"A man who has attained mastery of an art reveals it in his every action." Samuarai maxim"Knowing others is wisdom; knowing yourself is Enlightenment." Lao-Tzu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 I THINK I'm somewhere in the 26-28in range. If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 My span is about 67", and my pathetic reach is between 23 and 24 inches. Yeah, me! https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Fisher Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 I have 21in reach and I am 5'7 I always thought I was 5'8 man I knew I was short but I didn't need proof. hehehehe Brandon FisherSeijitsu Shin Do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran-Lilith Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Height: 69" or 5' 9"Span: 67 1/2" or 5' 7 1/2"Reach: 26" or 2' 2" He who gains a victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himself is all powerful Lao-tsu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerlineage Posted July 16, 2006 Share Posted July 16, 2006 Height: 78" or 6'6"Span: 78" or 6'6"Reach: 30" or 2'6" American Kenpo Karate- First Degree Black Belt"He who hesitates, meditates in a horizontal position."Ed Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UseoForce Posted July 17, 2006 Share Posted July 17, 2006 Height: 78" or 6'6"Span: 78" or 6'6"Reach: 30" or 2'6"6'6'' ! Cool If it works, use it!If not, throw it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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