regardless, i personally believe that being pro is not and should not be soley based upon skill. A pro in my mind is not only someone who gets paid to do the sport but also has shown dedication to the sport and is willing to show (through their skiing or  other ways)what they feel the sport should become. Hell, alot of kids are very good these days, but just because derek spong can stomp the hell out of a smooth sw 10 and do well at the us open should he be pro? in my opinion, no.