that's my excuse

Now I understand why I could never, even in my youth, have flung myself down that mogul ski slope flipping up and over in triple spins, landing perfectly and bouncing on down the bumpy slope.  It has nothing to do with my natural lack of coordination or inbred fear of hurting myself.  I'm just too tall.  All of those super skiers are about 5'8" tall or shorter.  I'm 5'10".  Obviously too tall, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it.