Age: 45
Country: USA
Specialty: Racing
Facebook: Ryan Oliver
Current Residence: Toms River, New Jersey
Home spot or break: Casino Pier
Currently Riding: Maliko 14’0″ x24
Other Sponsors: O’Neill
Hobbies: Surfing, paddling, gym a bit in the winter
How did you get into Kiting, SUP or Windsurfing?
My buddy Gary Clayton got me into paddling. I started on an 11′ surf SUP and went on a few paddles with him and felt quickly what a good workout it was….pretty hooked right off the bat.
What’s the one thing you can’t live without?
Water
What’s in your backpack when traveling?
Fins and surf wax
Favorite Movie?
Tough one, but I’m going to go with How to Train Your Dragon….mostly because it is the first movie that I ever took my girls to together. Just the three of us, we had a lot of fun.
Top five songs on your latest playlist?
Right now, its pretty much Rebelution 24/7
Favorite post session beverage?
Beers are pretty good after a super fun evening session
Favorite post session food?
Pitaya bowls kind of always hit the spot
You’re planning your dream trip, where are you going and who’s coming with?
I’ve done it a bunch but I always have fun at Tropico Latino in Costa Rica. Definitely, my family is with!!
Favorite thing to do when you’re not SUPing?
Surf, paddle or gym is pretty much how I roll
What, in your opinion, has been your greatest accomplishment?
Raising 2 great girls with my wife Parrot.
What’s your favorite quote or saying?
Let’s do this!!
If you had a superpower, what would it be?
It would be pretty cool to be indestructible…like just throwing yourself over the falls at Teahupo’o just for fun.