Last year, unless the water was choppy, a rider had to have at least two 720s off the wake to win a tour stop. I don't think parks has even done a 720 off the wake in contest, so unless the water is choppy, he will not get a PWT first place this year.

interesting theory

Yea, I am sure he will have trouble winning.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/triangle_right.gif" border=0>

Hes looking to be in much better shape from his add in the most recent WBM... hope we see the old parks again. If we do M S, you'll be eating your words.

That's my point. The old Parks wasn't riding at todays level with back to back 720s w2w.

You be wrong He didn't do a lot of tricks back when he was winning the PWT stops... thats because he didn't have to <img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65919/428012.gif" alt="Upload"> <BR>You still trying to tell me parks cant do a 720? Have you ever seen parks ride?!?!?!?! Ever? watch any video he's ever been in and try to tell me that he's got a deep bag of tricks and we prolly havent seen a lot of it. So Im just waiting to see him blow everyone away one last time. BTW is the Vandall gonna be riding any stops this year?

You be wrong? bahahahaha

Oh and just to clarify I think it'd be more accurate to assume back to back 9's are needed to take most stops nowadays.

I dont think parks will have ANY trouble throwing 7's w2w. I think he will have a BIG come back this year. He has been hurt and off the water, so he wants it back bad!

"must ride better to win" doesn't everyone have to do that to win?

He has been working hard, give the man a break. Getting back into it after the injuries he had last year, takes time. I dont care how many wins he gets, just to see him back on the water is good enough for me.

Yea I don't think 2 7s will do it. Better throw a Mobe 5 on top of that. <BR> <BR>Don't count Parks out just because he hasn't cleaned house in a few years. Remember how Murray came back last year? He was out of the scene and came back as a serious contender. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by jarrod on March 26, 2007)

Contests are not everything <BR> <BR>parks is a legend and an awsome rider because of the past and nothing could change that.

Parks doesn't have to compete and if he does he will KILL it, which doesn't mean he'll win. Either way, everyone will still love him.<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/biggrin.gif" border=0>

Check out the <a href="http://www.Alliancewake.com" target="_blank">www.Alliancewake.com</a> article that "team Rehab" is back in affect.

yea. i love it when people on espn and just regular people say that someone or some team has to play good to win . NO WAY.

I remember watching a contest a good few years back, and it was after the double up on the way back to the dock and Parks throws down a whirly 7 w2w. Sure it didn't count but it's sure something to put a chip in your theory.

dont worry parks will win this year <BR>after all he is riding for ronix <BR>the best company out there

To be honest I don't even really think anyone cares if Parks wins or not, they just want to see him back on the water and having fun. Shaun had a great year last year, but never won any contests, but one thing I will say for sure, is that every time he took to the water people were watching and cheering. Not because they neccesarily wanted to see him win, but because they like, respect, and identify with him as a rider and a person. I think Parks is definitely that same type of guy. I'm pumped to see him ride again this year, and whether or not he makes a single podium I know I am going to see some great riding, and watch someone who has had a huge impact on the sport back on the water and having fun.

I have to agree with Wakeman,Travis and Will, it's great that he's back out having fun, showing the fans a good time! He is one of the "fathers" of the sport and the respect he gets is huge. <BR> <BR>Riding for Ronix, Hyperlite, Liquid Force, doesn't make you a better rider or make you win anything... being a team rider certainly does help in the pocket book and is great marketing exposure for the companies.

Travis is right on, last year in Atlanta when Shaun (15 seed) took down Soven (2 seed) was loudest cheering section I have ever heard on the PWT, Shaun took a bad crash after that but it was cool to see the the respect the fans showed him, I know I was cheering for him (he killed it by the way) Parks should get the same kind of love.

I think Parks is gonna be just like Jordan or George Foreman. He has the skills and I bet he will throw it down.

Just curious, how old is Parks? Im assuming around 26ish?

He's 25. <BR> <BR>I agree with what Randy was saying, and I'd wager a guess that Parks will receive an even bigger reception than Shaun. Even the non wakeboarders seem to know who Parks is, more than anyone else. Nothing against Shaun, but more just seem to know who Parks is. <BR> <BR>Can't wait to see him back on the water.

Interesting topic, My 2 cents is that PWT needs riders like Shaun and Parks as much as it needs Soven and Harf battling for the top spot. People come to see Shaun ride because he is Shaun Murray and the same for Parks. Not taking anything from the rest of the extremely talented riders on the PWT and some of them have raised the bar so high that it will be a tough year on the podiums. But you will see crowds grow as Parks hits the water just because of the phenom he has been and most likely will continue to be.

yeah greg the whole ronix thing was a joke <BR>parks is one of my favorite riders to watch because he just has a great time <BR>i think he rides best when it seems like he is just trying to have a good time <BR>thats what wakeboarding is all about atleast that is y i do it

you guys, maybe if you keep making ronix jokes you'll be able to do a 1260. <BR> <BR>seriously, they stopped being funny after the first one.

Don't call it a come back? Ya, call it a done deal. Parks back on the PWT is the best thing for the sport right now. Also too much focus now on big spins, we need to bring back a little bit of that signature style that Parks brings to the sport. We need new moves, bad.....

I still think they're funny.

The guys only 25...you guys act like hes turning 50...

His knees are about 50, probably older than that. So are mine.

Mr Travis Moye couldnt have said it better, last year at wakestock when Murray was out, i didnt care if he won or not i was just itching to see him ride and throw some HUGE ASS RALEYS, he makes watching the sport fun just like Parks. <BR> <BR>But no doubt Parks is gonna tear it up this season!

Hey guys its Parks Bonifay. Who cares if he wins any tour stops this year. He has done more for this sport than alot of people out there. I remember watching him ride back in mid to late 90's before most people knew what wakeboarding was. He killed it then and can kill it now. Also how many guys can do a double flip? 2?

"How many people can do double flips, 2?" I know at least four, probably more.

but can anyone else do a double flip...with a 360?

Who are the other 2? Parks and shapiro are the only ones I have seen do them.

Gerry Nunn and Daniel Watkins do them too.

Yeah cause daniel watkins was trying to throw that double back roll to blind at Park's double or nothing (i think that was the double up contest, i always get it and the double up del noche confused). <BR> <BR>and then shapiro and parks, and i cant remember but i knwo theres more

Gerry Nunn, Jonathon Nadolski, Trevor Hansen, Brett Eisenhower, Daniel Watkins, Parks, Darin, and I am sure there are more.

What kind of double invert does Trevor Hansen throw?

A few years ago he was doing double backrolls. I'm not sure if he really does them any more, but, he can.

I don't care if he goes out and does two cannon balls and a jackknife. It will be great for the sport to see Parks back in the arena of competition wakeboarding.