athleticism is the key word - you wont get to a good standard if you carry weight - the top guys in any sport usually would be capable of attining high standards in other pursuits - put simply they have the body types, train and adapt and skill acquisition to reach the highest standards.....sadly this sport prohibits alot of young potential entering the water through cost alone....
go down to any gym club... convert a few and id guarantee a future bksa champion... freestyle is entering the realms of gymnastic ability - its all about the young guns powering through their agile moves and its fantastic to watch and try and understand...old school and big air is just that....old.... and a different universe in skill...thats why so few can achieve such dizzy standards......
do you really believe toby would be pointing his toes if he could do even basic handle passes?
i think not...hes found a far easier niche and is milking it...great to watch nonetheless and great to try and please the crowds because...its achievable to a larger population of riders....
bigger/larger body types have only an advantage where contact sports/strength outside of weight divisions is allowed - athleticism.....
ive taught you well now go hit the gym cos there aint enough lean mean machines on the beach pushing it
ride safe mart....