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Five weeks later and I'm finally back in the water. //Swilly
Five weeks to the hour after I cut my foot I finally got back into the ocean today for a bodybash. The sequence of shots below is probably the worst sequence of my whole career, but it felt the best. The second I hit the water I felt a thousand times better.
18 COMMENTS
joe says:
August 13, 2010 at 6:15 amparko your the man so good to see your back in the water even tho its not on a board must feel good after 5 weeks missed you in j bay are you going to make it to tahiti
Zax says:
August 13, 2010 at 7:19 amJoel, same thing happened to me. But I didnt go in the ocean for 2 months. I was scared of infection or getting sand in the wound. I didnt think I would ever surf again. But after 4 months I was back on my board and didnt feel much pain, or anything as all the nerves and tendons were sliced.
I had a larger cut than yours and only got 7 stitches from a shitty Thai Hospital in Phuket. I think they stitched me up with 100lb. fishing line test… I am sure you had the best surgeons and will make a full recovery. Looking forward to seeing you in the water soon. Best of luck mate..
zax
bob says:
August 13, 2010 at 4:29 pmall good for ya bro, look forward to your return!!!
boom shanka
J V says:
August 13, 2010 at 6:16 pmmight be a lousy sequence, but we’re psyched to see you back in the water! Stay positive and grab a water housing for your favorite cam.
Mark and Ty Richo says:
August 13, 2010 at 7:22 pmAwesome to see especially the last shot big smiles and thanks again for the tickets and Tys footy gear!!!!!
matt says:
August 13, 2010 at 8:52 pmhey parko, i feel your pain..broke my ankle surfing back in May and have been outta the water for two and a half months now..really looking forward to just being in saltwater again. Good luck with your recovery and getting back to what you love…
jesse says:
August 14, 2010 at 7:23 amawesome dude. love the last shot.
Jason says:
August 14, 2010 at 9:39 amAnd still getting barreled! Stay positive, Joel. Looking forward to your Triple Crown defense in December.
Doc Guillaume Barucq says:
August 14, 2010 at 3:27 pmThis is what I call Surf Therapy : http://www.surf-therapie.fr/site/interview-surfeur-joel-parkinson-35.php
It feels so good to be back in the Ocean after a long absence…
I wish you a speedy recovery Parko !
Leah says:
August 14, 2010 at 8:58 pmaloha Joel, I only heard about this today (as I spent the last month and a half at a Yoga Teacher Training meditating, contorting and watching my breath(lol)…a LoT..:))) Sorry to hear it buddy…hopefully, you’re training for the comeback…see you on the North Shore in 3 months!
Lekun says:
August 15, 2010 at 11:50 pmso stoked to see you smile on that wave when bodysurfing. You’ll soon be back
joel says:
August 16, 2010 at 5:10 amthanks Leah,,, and all you guys see you soon
JP from Rio de Janeiro says:
August 16, 2010 at 1:12 pmJoel, this your chance to stop and re-think your life. That means your manouvers and values. Being hurt will only make you stronger. These pictures reminded me my knee surgery and my first time back to the water. It was really painful and I had to crawl to reach the water. So when you said that this sequence of photos was the worst of your whole career the truth is that it will change you into a better man. Even more humble and stronger in terms of willing for what you want. Each second of surfing will mean much more. Take your time. Cheers
joel says:
August 17, 2010 at 2:06 amthanks to all that wrote a comment, It means a lot .. Joel
Surf Bedding says:
August 18, 2010 at 7:51 amGood job Joel, it’s amazing what a little ocean time can do for the moral and healing time! You ‘ll be back on tour soon enough.
Cheers
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