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| BIRTHDATE/PLACE Santa Monica, CA |
| YEARS
SHAPING Since he was 15 years old |
| FIRST
BOARD An old Jerry Lopez style board |
| TEACHER/MENTOR His father Ernie Tanaka |
| SHAPING
INFLUENCES Ernie Tanaka, Ben Aipa, Carl Schaper, Cino, Jason Kashiwai, Glen Pang |
| PAST
RIDERS Johnpaul Kaleopa'a, Genki Kino, Kanai Sharsh, Kama Clark |
| SHAPING
PHILOSOPHY Keep lines clean and simple. It's all about the flow! I feel it's super important to listen to who I'm shaping the board for. I try to get into their head and shape what they want, not what I want them to ride. Any feedback is good feedback. |
| FAVORITE
BREAK Maile Point or Swavyland |
| MOTIVATION/INSPIRATION I'm inspired by seeing all types of people riding my boards. There are so many good shapers in Hawaii and it's an honor to have my name on people's boards. |
| BOARD
DESIGN INTO THE FUTURE This year (2007) I really want to work on fin placement and design. I want to try my favorite boards with different fin placements, tow, and rake set ups. I'd also like to work on my big guy boards; shorter, thicker fun boards and long boards that paddles well and performs well. |
| THOUGHTS/COMMENTS Complete board line profile coming soon to TCSurf.com |
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