July 22, 1991 // Byron Bay, Australia
Synopsis: The Byron Bay grom, a former Under-16 World Junior Champion, is the son of renowned shaper David Parkes and was groomed under the watchful eye of local hero Danny Wills. His hyper-progressive repertoire makes him a blast to watch, and he’s got good style to boot.
Variables: Garret burst onto the scene by earning his way onto a Young Guns 3 trip in an impressive supporting role. He followed up with a brief cameo in Dude Cruise last year. The question now is whether or not he’s ready for his own starring role.
Forecast: His current ninth-place ranking on Australia’s Pro Junior circuit proves that he might be getting a little more serious about competition—where he has a ways to go—but, undoubtedly, he’ll continue to impress when the camera lights are on.