Some of the worlds leading surfers shared waves at Duranbah beach, Coolangatta, during the QLD leg of the Jim Beam Surftag Australian Series today.

With a solid swell pushing 4-5 foot sets through all day, competitors welcomed the D-Bah perfect conditions, which crowned Snapper Boardriders as the 2012 QLD champions.

Huge exchanges filled the final between 2x world champion Mick Fanning (Kirra) opening with a 8.5, Snapper surfers Joel Parkinson and Jay Phillips answered back with massive snaps and Byron Bay’s Garret Parks huge reverse before tagging Pipe Master Kieren Perrow.

Snapper were out in front early with Shaun Gossman setting a 19.66 standard that was rivalled by the mighty Mick Fanning (Kirra) who cemented a massive 9.5 Jim Beam Black Power wave pushing Kirra ahead.

Local Duranbah surfer and current Junior World Champion Jack Freestone, threw his board around for some flashy cut-backs to post an equally impressive 19.33, but it wasn’t enough to take the win after Eli Jacobs and Jay Phillips followed Gossman’s initial lead to victory.

“It’s been a long time coming for us, the last three years have been incredible surf and this year we came up trumps it was a great performance for everyone today”.

“kirra have won the last three years and gave us a great run for our money today, I’m stoked we got on top of them this time and its still a good result for them (Kirra) because they go along to the finals in Ballina”, said Phillips.

Jay Phillips keeps on top of his game surfing with the young grommets that come though Snapper Boardriders and is looking forward to taking the Australian Title when the final comes to Ballina next month.

“I love doing these events because its something to give back to the future of our club, and it keeps me on my toes and up with the groms. I hope 2012 is the year for us, hopefully we get good waves in Ballina, it’s a step closer to our home turf”, said Phillips