Young hydrofoiler Oliver

[Peter_Frank]

Hi

Supa asked about young kitesurfers in a post.

Here is Oliver, at the start of this video :



PF

[SupaEZ]

for when he turns 13

[revhed]

GO OLIVER!! Sure wish you all the best with this fantastic sport!
Great to see the helmet, a good close friend of mine took one to the head today, open wound but no stiches, it was his 3rd session.
Next time as we advised he will wear one!
Peter, what is on his dads hands, a rubber band or? For what?
And from his hands to his body something as well? also for what?
Is the H20 getting warmer there, today first shorty session here on the Med, 19c water, 30 c air, full sun, 12 knots, 5 of us foiling!!
R H

[davesails7]

Peter, what is on his dads hands, a rubber band or? For what?
And from his hands to his body something as well? also for what?

Looks like the ones from the wrist that lead around his back are for taking load off his arms? Never seen that before, but seems like it could help if you have elbow problems. Interesting idea.

[cglazier]

Very nice to see a 12 year old foiling. Congratulations to young Oliver.

And as a bonus, now I can taunt my friends as they learn "Hey a 12 year old can do it"

CG

[BraCuru]

Go Oliver, go!!!!
Great young man. Congratulations to his parents