We are What We Eat.....or Drink!

[Brady]

There was a thread recently that talked about ZO and the effects it has on bigger body types. I am curious as to what we all are and how that correlates to our skiing, so enjoy.

[MISkier]

Just a shade over 5' 7" and just a shade under 140 pounds. I actually experimented with weight a couple years ago. I added 8-10 pounds (some it actually muscle) on purpose and didn't ski any better. In fact, when I trimmed it off again, I felt I skied better or at least I felt more flexible and responsive on the ski.

[thager]

I would be 6' 3" if I wasn't bow legged.

[mwetskier]

i'm 5 ft 14 inches but i dont see that category on the list.

[gregy]

6'2" to 180lb. Been as low as 168lb in recent years and it felt really good but it takes a lot of discipline to stay there. Got up to 215lb back about 10 years ago and felt terrible.

[Than_Bogan]

Wow, already 4 beanpoles! :)

[RazorRoss3]

Im a bit of a bulky feller following the family build for those who have run into any of the three Rosses on this forum.

[Waternut]

Wish I was still a beanpole...was 165lb beginning of last summer. Now I'm almost 190 and I don't recall changing my exercise routine or eating habits much.

[Wish]

Want to get to 170 @ 5'10". Am close at 173-174. The last 4lbs seem impossible. And you could drive a Mac truck between @thager‌'s knees. I'm thinkn he'd be more like 6'5" 6'6".

[Horton]

Was tempted to vote

 

I am a beautiful woman and my weight is perfect and none of your business

[TylerR]

I was tempted to vote as you suggested as well @Horton‌

[Texas6]

Today I'm 5'11" and 180lbs. Ski'd at 160-165 three seasons ago and made the decision to enlist the help of Jenny LaBaw and a tight grip on how I ate to add some lean muscle. I know there is a lot of talk about muscle to weight ratio and I feel I honestly ski better a little stronger & heavier but still maintaining a lean disposition. I honestly feel the extra strength has helped me prevent injury while building myself into a stronger athlete, lots of focus on legs and core

[Chef23]

I am 6' on the nose and about 225 right now. I was as low as 210 a couple of years ago (I weighed 180 at 6' when I was 13) and as high as 242. I am going to push to see if I can get to 200 for the summer that would be the weight I graduated college at.

 

I had my PB at about 217 not when I was 210.

[skier2788]

I'm 6 foot 2 in. Run between 210 and 215. Ran 0.5 at 38 off at regionals this year. Us big guys can ski too. Nobody would ever call us light on the line.

[klindy]

I have heard a description of a "big guy" yet! I'm 6'-6" tall and on July 4th weighted 252. Had a weight loss challenge with another skier last Christmas to lose 10% of our body weight (225 target for me) and I made it to within.a couple pounds. I was really looking forward to skiing "lean and mean" this season.

 

Thought it was going to happen too but got some bad news from the dermatologist in January. Still managed to feel good and ski a bit while recovering. Unfortunately I gained all the weight back and got up to 250 again. Then in July, things changed.......

 

I lost just about 50lbs the last toe weeks in July due to a really bad reaction to a drug. Still fighting it and my colon issues have me drained and incredibly thin. Once I get past this hump and the body recovers my target is 220-225 which I think is a good place to be.

 

For what it's worth - when I'm healthy I'm a consistent deep 35 off 34mph skier. Oh and I jump and trick too. Yes big tall guys can trick ski too!!

[skialex]

I'm 5.93 and 170, but I'm at my lightest at the moment, which feels great and I ski my best!

I wish you had included "I'm a beautiful man and my weight is perfect and none of your business"!

I would have vote for that

[OTF]

Skied most of this summer at 6'3 215-220. 205-210 is where I feel best my best combination of strength and agility is. @wish is on the money, the last few pounds are the hardest.

If I could just invent something that would change unwanted weight into wanted height..........then @MS could drink IPA's and eat pizza all winter and come back next season at 6'4.

[kstateskier]

I'm 5'11" and 155lbs. I have tried several weights and found that a heavier me doesn't ski too well because I lose flexibility. One offseason I ate my weight in calories and got up to 175 and while I felt strong I was a mess come springtime behind the boat. I run more shortline 20lbs lighter.

[Brady]

Man, this poll is revealing. I am 6 foot 7 and hovering around 260. I truly wonder how much better I would get if I could get down to 225 with my size and strength? I am working like crazy right now to make it happen. If I am truly honest here, at the first of the season I was pushing 285. I finally got sick of how shi%%%y I felt and looked and have been working like crazy for the last couple of months and it is paying off. With that said, if anyone wants to develop incredibly strong arms and a python grip, go ski at 285 and get your fat ass out of the water 6 times each set!!!! Now, I am waiting for the rest of my body to catch up!!!

[6balls]

@brady I've got a bro who is 6ft 7 and 200 lbs...crap spine and trying to get back into skiing. Bought a Nautique this summer and skiing regularly with a guy running short-line. Skinny dude, eh? I laughed out loud at your comment about strong arms, the python grip, and getting your fat ass out of the water 6 times per set!

[Razorskier1]

Historically I've skied at 195. Felt like if I got below 190 I lost strength. Last winter did cross fit with Jenny LaBaw and I weigh 184 now. Best I've ever skied and strength has not been an issue.

[baja]

I'm 6'2" and 165. Down from 6'4" after years of bad posture sitting in meetings. Weight used to vary 5 pounds up or down around 175. After retiring it was easier to avoid the business travel dinners and ski more.

[Than_Bogan]

My selection ominously features the sequence "6 feet under"

[Razorskier1]

Still looking at the grass from the top! This is good!

[rockdog]

I'm 6'2" and 187, if I'm at 180 I'm about right. Season start here is imminent!!

[A_B]

@Brady‌ - it's like swinging a baseball bat with a bunch of donuts on it. If we can take the donuts off....

[DefectiveDave]

I'm 5'11" and 160-165 lbs. I'm skinny with a pretty decent power-to-weight ratio, but it doesn't seem to do me a damn bit of good on the course. I'm beginning to think there might be something to this technique thing everyone's been talking about.

[6balls]

New low...183 today. Finally able to bust it in the gym 5 months post neck surgery, tho, so hoping to put on a few pounds and regain some strength...feeling like a big wuss playing with baby weights. Sore muscles today! Core every a.m. as well...hope to re-tool for spring skiing.

[Porkfight]

5'10" 165 lbs. I think my '67 Senate C wants 10 more lbs.

[nate93]

Hummm guess I better get back to the gym

[Marco]

5'10" 183 lbs. Down 15 lbs since the start of the year, but it didn't translate into more buoys even though I was skiing better. Going under the knife in a few days :s , so no workouts for quite awhile. Hopefully through a good diet I can avoid gaining too much of it back.

[Skoot1123]

Working out hard this year to get some weight off and lean up. Looking to get better power to weight ratio. Started my off-season workouts earlier this year as I haven't done near as much skiing as I'd like. Too bad - skiing helped me maintain my fitness level from the previous winter. I have skied better after a good winter workout as opposed to being lazy and not doing anything either. Gains made during the season (in my opinion) can be attributed to better body position. Better power ratio only helps this (but isn't the single most contributor).

[colo_skier]

Been at both ends of the weight range. Lighter just skis better. Wish I was lighter.

[skibumm]

I'm not going to get much lighter at 6 1 and 173lbs I could use to gain a bit of muscle.