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
I used to be tense or nervous before heats. But I've learned to get rid of the negative stuff and just stay relaxed and positive - and it seems to be working for me. Joel Parkinson haveheatlearn Change image and share on social
You have to prepare yourself physically as much as possible for a bad wipeout. Joel Parkinson badphysicallyprepare Change image and share on social
I had plenty of invites and chances to party when I just started on tour, but I knew partying would prevent me from achieving my surfing potential. Joel Parkinson achievechanceinvite Change image and share on social
