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Old 08-05-2008, 03:22 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: Weight and Build

Skateboarding would fall into the category of a skill sport vs. a strength or speed sport. Not to say that at some point it doesn't require athleticism but this is much less an issue than practice and muscle memory. It requires much less strength-weight advantage to ollie high if you've got a solid ollie...
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