Meet Tanner McDaniel

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Apparently the yoing Hawaiian recently won the 12 & under, 13-17, and Open Ameaturs divisions at the USBA Jenks Pro - an impressive feat we're sure you'll agree. Look forward to seeing more from this youngster, especially once he gets some more meat on his bones.

Enjoy!

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+1 #23 sammy morretino 2011-11-18 07:32

tanner kills it he would rip all u guys out hes my protoge and he is really talented so all u haters keep on hatin haha

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+2 #22 BB 2011-09-30 10:00

His fins/flippers look huge on him.. he is pretty good though

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0 #21 Aussie 2011-09-25 11:52

he's good but he's got a fucken shit style

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+2 #20 Victor 2011-09-22 06:45

LOL, i dont know why, but your style remembers me like jeff hubbard

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+1 #19 Mark 2011-09-18 08:17

Thanks for all the feedback, positive or neg. Aussie's rip, and we look forward to visiting real soon. Aloha

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-6 #18 Thorpe 2011-09-17 16:33

He's alright but not as good as I was when I was 12.

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+6 #17 justin 2011-09-16 13:24

he kind of just throws his body around and hopes his legs will follow him

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+9 #16 harry 2011-09-15 23:32

hes good but hes no jarrah hamlin

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+4 #15 joel 2011-09-15 15:36

with a name like tanner its no wonder the kid shreds.

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0 #14 brandonn zamudio 2011-09-15 14:16

MEET SMEAGOL

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-20 #13 james best scooterer 2011-09-15 12:50

good airs learn to close your legs u sl*t i wanna play him in a comp i reckon i could beat him it would be a pretty easy challenge in all honestly how did he win regionals??? lol

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-9 #12 Sod 2011-09-15 11:22

I want those fins!

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+3 #11 Jordan Evans 2011-09-15 11:20

Sweet as young fella! Im sure Mike will keep him in check show him the pitfalls & opp's bodyboarding can provide. Best 12 yr old since Travis 'Trigger' another hawaiian. Even if these guys dont persue a pro carrer living in Hawaii & wave-riding still aint a bad life choice. Good luck with the future Tanner

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+3 #10 Veg 2011-09-15 06:44

Impressive, I think this kid needs to be mentored so he doesn't get over it by the time he's 18-19 and then turn pro. Live the dream....lets hope he can!

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-4 #9 DANI 2011-09-15 04:11

On words!
The new Jeff Hubbard!

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-5 #8 johny 2011-09-15 03:11

wich are those fins? Looks like ms viper mixed with stealth

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-4 #7 Jays 2011-09-15 02:02

New pro upcomin that's for sure. he will get better with the years to come, no doubt. Just give him 2 more years and smaller board. Pretty impresssive.

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-4 #6 johny 2011-09-14 22:55

Wich are those fins? Look like ms viper with stealth shape..

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-13 #5 Skitso jesus 2011-09-14 20:24

He will hit his peak to early than go down

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+1 #4 Ladsy 2011-09-14 19:37

all he needs is some style and flow!
but damn, a reverse roll already! tops. his reverses are kinda cool too.

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+4 #3 Adjudicator 2011-09-14 16:55

If that not Hubb's love child i don't know what is.

what board is he riding? looks like the size of my garage door!!

Potential is there.

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-5 #2 analyst 2011-09-14 15:55

He is showing some potential thats for sure. Needs to put a bit of weight on and focus on his rail surfing...

But hey! The kids what, 12?

Good to see....

http://vimeo.com/16270529 < this kid is a few levels above him in my opinion.

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+6 #1 pete 2011-09-14 14:56

I wish i still weighed 30 kgs

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