Little Rippers: Parker Waltman

This 8-year old wakeboards behind a Supra SA in Tennessee.

Meet Parker Waltman, our latest Little Ripper!  Parker will be 8 years old this December, according to her Dad, Scott Waltman.

Parker Waltman
Parker started wakeboarding at age four, according to her dad Scott: “ She took it at her own pace.” Scott Waltman Courtesy: Scott Waltman; Layout: Ryan Swanson

The proud Dad went on to tell us more about Parker.

“She’s been doing local manufacturer photo shoots,  here in Knoxville, Tennessee,  since she was a baby. She started out at age four going at her own pace. This year she decided she wanted to try surfing by herself and also tried a 2.0 cable park.

Girl wakeboarding on Lake Loudon, Tennessee.
Parker likes to ride behind a Supra SA on Lake Loudon, Tennessee. Scott Waltman

Dad concluded by telling us about Parker’s main lake and the family towboat.

Parker Waltman
Parker Waltman, of Tennessee, will be 8 years old in December 2025. Look at her go! Scott Waltman

“We’re on Fort Loudoun in Tennessee.  Parker rides mostly behind our Supra SA. In the off season, she’s an above average snow skier as well. Started her out at 3 doing that!”

READ NEXT: Our test of Parker’s boat, the Supra SA

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Know A Little Ripper? 

To have your Little Ripper included, send an email to me at: kevin.falvey@firecrown.com.

Little Rippers must be 12 years old or younger. 

Be sure to put “Little Ripper” in the subject line of your email. In the body of the email include the Ripper’s name, age and lake they shred on. If you’d like to mention your boat or the Ripper’s chosen board or favorite gear, that’s fine, too. I’m also sure everyone would love to know about a special trick or accomplishment (it may simply be getting up for the first time) the Ripper has achieved.

Naturally, include a photo or video of the Little Ripper ripping.

Please add a note stating: “ I ( name; parent or guardian) give permission to use images I’ve sent of ( Little Ripper’s name). “