I think we want to make the sport bigger and better and leave a good legacy for the next generation that comes through. Joel Parkinson biggenerationgood Change image and share on social
It's the way surfing is - you grow up surfing together, and then you're thrown into a heat at Pipe or a world title bout against one another. Joel Parkinson boutgrowheat Change image and share on social
If you can lessen the chance of a bad injury by being strong, you have to do it. Joel Parkinson badchanceinjury Change image and share on social
Having so many close calls in my career, it was such an awesome feeling to get that first world title. Joel Parkinson awesomecallcareer Change image and share on social
Anything can happen at Pipeline; it's one of those waves where the most amazing wave can come through in one minute, and then nothing can happen for an hour. Joel Parkinson amazehappenhour Change image and share on social
You only need two waves in a heat, so I try and keep my surfs short and sweet and not too draining. Keep them intense and try and get the two best waves I can. Joel Parkinson drainheatintense Change image and share on social
My favorite meal to make is seared ahi, and my wife does the most amazing pear salad. Joel Parkinson ahiamazefavorite Change image and share on social
You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves. Joel Parkinson achieveattitudeconfidence share on social
It definitely takes a fair bit of experience to know what's the right kind of wave and which is the wrong wave. Joel Parkinson biteexperiencefair Change image and share on social
I'm a basic steak-fish-salad kind of guy. Joel Parkinson basicfishguy Change image and share on social
