Parker Payne

Professional wakesurfer · Phase 5 team rider · Wakr contributor

Florida / Texas

Parker Payne is a professional wake athlete and Wakr contributor focused on progression across wakesurfing, wakefoiling, and creative riding behind the boat.

About

Parker Payne is a professional wakesurfer and Phase 5 team rider who brings a creative, progression-focused approach to wakesurfing and wakefoiling. Originally from Texas and now based in Florida, Parker is known for experimenting across surf, foil, and crossover riding styles.

On Wakr, Parker shares practical perspective on wakesurfing, wakefoiling, and the skills that carry over between both — helping riders understand what each sport feels like and which one makes sense to try next.

Highlights

Phase 5 Wakesurf Boards team rider
Known for progression across wakesurfing and wakefoiling
Creative, crossover riding behind the boat

Areas of expertise

Wakefoiling
Wakesurfing
Surf-style riding
Foil progression
Boat control
Creative riding

Articles by this author

Parker's guides focus on the crossover between wakesurfing and wakefoiling — what feels different, what carries over, and how to choose your next step behind the boat.

Wakesurfing vs. Wakefoiling: How Parker Payne Sets Up the WaveParker Payne explains how he adjusts speed, ballast, and wave size when switching between wakesurfing and wakefoiling behind his 2027 Tigé 25ZX Ultré.