Joel Parkinson is the current ASP WCT No. 2. A form surfer at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, the 2012 ASP World Champion lost a close Final to goofy-footer Gabriel Medina in front of a capacity hometown crowd less than two weeks ago.
Despite the loss, Parkinson's full-rail precision, unparalleled power and commitment behind the rock have marked him as a serious contender in the hunt for this season's world surfing crown.
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Joel Parkinson stands with his primary quiver and craftsman Jason Stevenson (JS).
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One of the most powerful surfers in the world, Parkinson requires commitment that stands up to constant pressure and flex.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Versatility is key on tour these days. Parkinson bag of tricks runs deep.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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One of the widowmakers that saw the Gold Coaster through to the Finals of the opening event of the year.
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Commitment behind the rocks at the Superbank.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Talking shop with 11-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater and Freddy Patacchia.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Full rail wrap carves with Parkinson applying no small amount of force.
- WSL / Kirstin Scholtz
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Ever stylish, Parkinson will take his comprehensive act and all-encompassing quiver to the next stop at the Drug Aware Margaret River Pro
- WSL / Kelly Cestari
Of the myriad components that go into a successful ASP World Title campaign, premium equipment and a relationship with one's board-builder standout as significantly important.
Parkinson has been surfing on Jason Stevenson's (JS) equipment for a decade now and the results speak for themselves.
For the full breakdown, check out Surfline's 'Fresh Batch'
Check Out Parkinson's JS Arsenal
WSL
Joel Parkinson is the current ASP WCT No. 2. A form surfer at the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, the 2012 ASP World Champion lost a close Final to goofy-footer Gabriel Medina in front of a capacity hometown crowd less than two weeks ago.
Despite the loss, Parkinson's full-rail precision, unparalleled power and commitment behind the rock have marked him as a serious contender in the hunt for this season's world surfing crown.
Of the myriad components that go into a successful ASP World Title campaign, premium equipment and a relationship with one's board-builder standout as significantly important.
Parkinson has been surfing on Jason Stevenson's (JS) equipment for a decade now and the results speak for themselves.
For the full breakdown, check out Surfline's 'Fresh Batch'
Joel Parkinson
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