[oldfartsk8r]

Agility and flexability are probably the more dominant attributes for skating. And in some aspect, I think body makeup is a product of the sport itself. Think of all the calories burned off in a session. I was never a big kid (5'7" - 160 now) but when I was skating everyday as a kid, I was all of 115 lbs soaking wet. I think those with high metabolisms are drawn to the sport anyways. Not saying other folks don't try it, but those with the "hummingbird" metabolism find it easier to stick with it. It takes alot of energy.