Mag. Markus Harpf <>
writes:

Gerolf hurt himself in Florida. He extended the joint of his right
arm, and was not able to pull the VG any longer before he made the second
turnpoint. So he had to no chance against the north wind. His personal test was
in the morning of the second task to try to comb his hair. He was not able to do
it, as we could affirm. :-)

This would explain why Gerolf didn't fly in the Race of Champions.
He broke his release while on tow at about 200-400' on the last day of the
Flytec Championship and didn't attempt to relaunch after landing at Quest Air.
Perhaps he hurt himself right then.