PARKO WINS THE QUIKSILVER PRO 2009
979 views · Published 31 March 2009 · 0:38 · Indexed 30 September 2026
Channel: surftv1 · 2009 · Sports
http://www.theboardshop.com The focus surrounding Parko since he won the Triple Crown has been nothing short of sickening, almost unfathomable. Magazine covers, profile pieces all spewed claims that the Cooly kid was more focused and on track than ever before. They couldnt have been more on the money, because Parko just won the Quiksilver Pro in some wild looking drainers at Kirra big groin and is now ranked number 1 in the world. His semi against Mick Fanning was one for the Guinness books. The long time mates traded 8s and 9s before Porky scored a perfect 10 to take the win. It will go down as one as the greatest heats in history, the two long time Kirra locals standing in heaving 6ft foot pits. The final against breakthrough Brazilian Adriano De Souza was all-academic, Parko got off to a solid start with an 8.80 before sliding into his second perfect 10 of the day. It was combo land for Adriano and the first CT win in three years for Joel. Early morning training, unbearable stair runs, good diet, relentless surf training and the mentorship of long time pro Luke Egan has culminated in one thing, victory. Joel summed it up nicely to the post final media scrum Its going to be a great year. From where we stand Joel, it certainly does.
