What you are saying is true. I have a Mustang seat with Kuryakyn boards with the comfort drop mounts...kind of puts everything back to normal as far as the height goes. You can not purchase the drop mounts without the Mini boards. I purchased the Mini boards with the drop mounts, sold the Mini boards, kept the drop mounts and bought the Premium Kuryaykn boards which are bigger than the Mini board.
I am 6'1'' and do not have a bit of trouble with the Mustang seat with stock pegs. I do have the Rivco pegs out a bit and use them more on the casual rides then on the Highways.
If you have the time and funds, Daytona is coming up, good place to see whats what