Ubatuba, Brazil's own Ryan Kainalo showed he's a rising force to be reckoned with, winning the South America Pro Junior title, notching multiple Finals Day appearances on the QS, and dropping hammers on the Challenger Series. Hear more from the 17-year-old as he prepares for Oceanside, California, beginning January 9 - 14.
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