Build A Board with Parko

Thursday, May 28, 2020 10:25:04 PM America/Los_Angeles

Here's everything that goes into building a board at the JS factory on the Gold Coast, with Joel walking through our HQ to check out each stage. It all starts in the office with Jason in design (and subsequent smack talk), then progresses to choosing blanks, cutting, shaping, adding fin plugs, glassing, sanding and spraying. And then of course, surfing.

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Parko's Maldives Quiver

Thursday, August 1, 2019 8:33:30 PM America/Los_Angeles

Parko, ready for every division at one of surfing's most fun and original events. More info and board breakdowns, below:

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Joel at JBay on his Black Baron twin

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 2:20:00 PM America/Los_Angeles

Parko and his go-to alternate craft, about to draw some new lines all over Jeffrey's Bay. All photos Ryan Miller and Trevor Moran

See below for STAB's hardware feature on the Black Baron,, and why it was the first board Joel chose to ride after announcing his retirement from the Championship Tour at JBay this year:

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Parko on top to start the Triple Crown

Monday, November 26, 2018 6:59:40 PM America/Los_Angeles

The dream start to Joel's last ever full Hawaiian season - champion at Haleiwa. All photos by Ryan Miller & Trevor Moran

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Parko's Brazil Boards

Wednesday, May 3, 2017 12:03:00 PM America/Los_Angeles

Brazil's beachies demand equipment that'll let you perform your best in everything from weak, onshore mediocrity up to powerful, wedging tubes. This is Joel's lineup for 2017!

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All Kinds of Pumping, from North Point to Main Break

Thursday, March 30, 2017 10:28:24 AM America/Los_Angeles

Owen, under the ledge on one of the heaviest barrels of opening day. From the yellow jersey to the classic no-grab tube stance, this shot is a great marker of where O's at right now - right back in his element. Photo Trevor Moran. Read More

Pipe Masters PreGame

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 5:24:35 PM America/Los_Angeles

Joel, burning a whole lotta speed in just about the finest way possible! On the smaller days in Hawaii, he's been riding a HYFI Monsta Box - 5'10" x 19 1/4" x 2 3/8" x 28.1L (he's 6'0" / 83kg). Photo Trevor Moran Read More

Parko's Hawaii Quiver

Monday, November 21, 2016 10:11:31 AM America/Los_Angeles

Joel's Hawaiian blades, looking sharp. With three Triple Crown titles, a Pipe Masters and numerous 10 point rides (including a perfect heat) in the proving grounds, Hawaii's always been a happy hunting ground for our world champ! Read More

Parko's Snapper Blades Are Looking Sharp!

Monday, October 3, 2016 12:30:38 PM America/Los_Angeles

With the amazing run of waves in Queensland to start off 2016, Joel's had a dreamy run of dialling in boards and warming up for contest season. And, even though the points haven't broken properly since Cyclone Winston left the building a bit over a week ago, he's had plenty of practise fine tuning his small wave game in the meantime. Read More

Parko On Fire At Trestles

Monday, September 12, 2016 12:18:54 PM America/Los_Angeles

Just another ridiculous frontside swerve. Instant classic from the Champ! Photo Trevor Moran. Right from his first heat at Lowers, Joel's been throwing down huge turns and giant scores all over the place. With a fresh batch of Monsta 6s in his quiver alongside some older gems (including his best Jbay board), Parko went with a brand new one in his standard dims to combo Mick and Jadsen in round one, and has dominated on it all the way through to what could be finals day, tomorrow. Here's hoping Trestles gives us one more decent day of waves! Read More