How smooth is Joel Parkinson? Even though he’s calling it quits on his competitive surfing career following Pipeline, later this year, the man can still rip in a heat. This is what you call text book barrel riding mechanics, as he makes stalling for the tube look as easy as stepping up a curb. Joel took down Michel Bourez in the opening heat of Round 3 with this 9.37. It was vintage Parkinson, who’s surfing was seemingly created for Jeffreys Bay. Take in as much of his style as you can, now. It won’t be on display forever.
