shawn ray build wise,shape wise was one of the most genetically gifted bbers all time he turned pro at 21 in 87 winning the nationals overall from a huge phil hill,,he won teen nationals as well he was using drugs by 18 full time and i;m sure enough to hang with guys in there 20;s struggling to win a local show,,,so yes genetics key with drug use young and right time competing to win local to state to national title quick 3 yrs to 5 max and get noticed ,go pro ,then start all over again trying to place or win pro show's ,,,tough road ,,starts young in terms of raw build and tools to be good or great,,,