Participants: Why do you like to skate?

I want to get a sense of the different reasons why skaters love to skate.

Please choose up to three of the options. Maybe you like skating for many many reasons, but I want to focus on whatever is most important to you.

If I left out a reason that's important to you, please vote "Other" and let us know. Also feel free to expand on or clarify any of your reasons that sort-of fit the way I worded the choices and sort-of don't.

And if you feel comfortable sharing, please let us know your approximate age and skill level.

I see that so far "flying across the ice" and "technical skills" are winning, each with 100% of the vote. "Athletic skills" is trailing with 50%.