Kitesoul Magazine #18 English Edition

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INTERVIEW
Mikaili Sol: "I’m only 12 and I’m ready for the World Tour!"
Do you think the kite brands
are taking care about what kids
riders like you need and like
as gear, shapes, graphics,
colors and sizes of equipment?
Like I said, F-One is the only kite brand
that thinks about kids! When I started with
F-One, I had their Next Generation board
which was designed specifically for kids.
It was lighter and smaller with the stance
closer together! They also had small kite
sizes which were perfect for me because I
was really small back then! When I was just
ten, F-One even made me my own 3 and
4 meter Bandit kite because where I live,
there are very strong winds! The following
year, the Bandit was available in a 4 meter
size for kids! F-one also has a Next Generation
Camp where 10 - 14 kids from all over
the world are invited to train with Etienne
Lhôte for 10 days! During camp, we make
a cool video, talk about competition strategies,
set fitness goals, and discuss the
importance of a healthy diet. F-One rules
when it comes to kids! I even got to participate
in testing the new gear this year and I
am only 12 years old!