Billabong Pipe Masters

Sebastien Zietz (HAW) wins the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson 2012 ASP World Champion. ASP/ Kirstin

Mick Fanning giving his best mate Joel parkinson (AUS) some love. ASP/ Kirstin

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Joel Parkinson 2012 ASP World Champion. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson 2012 ASP World Champion. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson clinches the 2012 ASP World Title. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS) holds his head in his hands as he takes in that he is finally World Champion. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS)surrouned by friends and family after winning the 2012 ASP World Title. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS) celebrates his victory on the balcony of the Billabong house. ASP/ Kirstin

Kelly Slater (USA) deep inside windy Backdoor. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel Parkinson (AUS) escorted by media as he returns to his house after his semifinal win. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel parkinson (AUS) recieves a high five from a fan. ASP/ Kirstin

Kelly Slater (USA) anxiously watches Joel's quarterfinal heat from the surfer's area. ASP/ Kirstin

CJ Hobgood (USA) finding a clean Pipe nugget. ASP/ Kirstin

Joel parkinson (AUS) prepares for his quarterfinal battle. ASP/ Kirstin

Kelly Slater (USA) taking one last look at the action. ASP/ Kirstin

Yadin Nicol (AUS) at backdoor. ASP/ Kirstin