You don't win three Triple Crowns in a row without being one of the best surfers in the world. And this past year's victory was an even bigger statement for Joel Parkinson because he was returning from that brutal heel cut that nearly took his foot off.

Current ASP World Tour point leader Joel Parkinson opens up after his loss to Rob Machado at the Hurley Pro Trestles..."When I left the beach it was probably the angriest I’ve ever been after losing a heat."

ASP Tour leader Joel Parkinson speaks up via his blog about his recent ankle injury sustained while surfing in Bali...apparently it won't have to be amputated as some were led to believe.