Was Joel Parkinson underscored for being “too stylish”? | The Lineup

Did judges score Joel Parkinson lower because his surfing looked too easy? Parko explains the debate that followed him throughout his Championship Tour career. Joel Parkinson addresses one of the longest-running debates in pro surfing — whether his smooth style sometimes worked against him with judges. Parko explains why the criticism frustrated him, how hard he was actually pushing during those waves, and how surfers like Kelly Slater mastered the art of making difficult maneuvers look more dramatic. Shop Championship Tour merchandise at http://www.WSLStore.com Compre novos produtos do Championship Tour de 2025 em https://ift.tt/qaWmzx3 Play WSL Fantasy here - https://ift.tt/6Orkelb Subscribe to the WSL for more action: https://goo.gl/VllRuj Watch all the latest surfing action of the world's best surfers in the world's best waves. Heats on demand, event highlights and exclusive interviews, right here on the WSL's Youtube channel. For More Visit: https://ift.tt/gRuAUwn Follow us on Instagram: https://ift.tt/o1EUZDe World Surf League https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7eQ5k7jREQ