Daniel Blase

Name: Daniel Blase
Age: 17
Hometown: San Diego
Spot: Boca Rio
Sponsors: SurfTech, Dakine, Transformed Clothing and Clairemont Surf Shop
Board(s): 5'll” Project
Teacher: I give all the credit to my dad.
Travel: No, but I’m going to Samoa in October.
Favorite experience: Looking back on it, I have to say paddling out at Blacks on a huge day. It gave me confidence and shattered some of my fears.
Favorite ‘CTer: Mick Fanning or Taj
Style comparison: I dunno?
Competition: I made the D Street Volcom final.
What aspect of surfing is most important to you? Umm, competition if I’m doing well, but I do like to get out and shoot pics. free surfing.
“One thing that stands out about Daniel is that he takes his innovative free surfing to the competitive level. He doesn’t hold back at contests and combines a unique style of surfing on rail along with the big airs.” - Eddie Baker, Transformed Clothing Team Manager