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James Parry

James Parry, English Junior Longboard Champion

Who is James Parry?

English Junior Longboard Champion. James Parry has a reputation for being one of the most stylish longboarders in Europe. He is also admired for his creativity and ability on all types of boards from 5'4" fish to 9'8" single fins, Actively involved in the British surfing community, James is a professional and a positive role model for surfing. Honed from three seasons of surfing Australia fabled point breaks James is one of the best noseriders in europe, able to hang ten, kick five + hang heels like the very best.

Where does he come from?
I come from Sennen cove in South West Cornwall, one of the most consistent wave spots in the country and a hotbed of surfing talent. Privileged to live in Sennen, James has been able to develop his skills under the guidance of locals like Sam Bleakley (Former European Longboard Champion & Writer), Charles Williams (Former European Champion & Shaper), as well as other local talents (John Buchorski and Sam Smart) and Minnow Green (Head of the British Longboard Union).

Where has he been?
I have travelled throughout the UK,Europe and the world competing and free surfing. I also have been offered mentoring from 'Tom Wegener' a Californian ex pat now living in Australia, who is a shaper and internationally renowned surfer, quoted as being Joel Tudors' (former World Champion) initial Inspiration to ride older style equipment, which has been a critical influence in shaping of modern surfing.

2005-06 RESULTS
English national Championships, Watergate,
UK 2005 1st Juniors British Longboard Union, Saunton Sands,
UK 2005 1st Juniors Bude Surf Classic, Bude, UK 2005 2nd Open

Noosa Longboard festival, Australia 2nd (9ftamateur) open 2006
Bear 'ATL' Club Contest, Spain 2005 2nd Open
Celtic Games, (representing Cornwall), Spain 2005 3rd
Open Chapter Longboard Classic, Saunton Sands, UK Semi-Final Open (highest placed junior) 2005
Noosa Longboard Festival, Noosa, Australia 4th (9ft amateur) Open 2005
Biarritz Surf Festival, France 2005 4th (X-BOX Juniors) 7th (International Open)

Check out James riding his noserider at home, he is the first one up!

See our riders photos in the gallery.