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Billabong Wetsuit Review And Size Chart

Billabong was founded in 1973 on Australia’s Gold Coast, and the iconic surf company has come a long way from its humble beginning making board shorts for local surf shops.

Billabong’s current wetsuit range is made from the highest quality neoprene available, super-soft, stretchy and durable these wetsuits are designed to keep you surfing longer and harder in unrivalled comfort.

For this year Billabong are one of the wetsuit manufacturers you need to consider when you are deciding on your next wetsuit. The Billabong Ladies wetsuit range in particular is the market leader, the funky designs allied with top end materials and a great fit have lead the charge on ladies rubber for the last few years and this shows no sign of changing.

Leading the way in revolutionary features and designs, when you purchase a Billabong wetsuit you know you will be getting a high quality, long lasting wetsuit that actually performs.

We’ve broken down the great assets of each wetsuit in the Billabong range to help you make sure when you purchase your next wetsuit that it is perfect for you.

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Furnace Absolute Comp

Billabong Furnace

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When looking at the Furnace Absolute  range, whether it’s the 5/4mm or the 3/2mm what you find is a wetsuit that is jam packed with innovative features, making this wetsuit very hard to beat when you are looking for quality at the best price.

Billabong have made this suit more flexible than ever before, warmer than ever and faster drying while maintaining an ECO-friendly view, as the neoprene comes from upcycled car tyres.

Thanks to the technology in the suit, Billabong offer us a wetsuit that will ensure we are surfing longer in the winter, they give us a thick wetsuit that has been designed to offer very little resistance when paddling, helping us paddle into and catch more waves.

The 3/2mm version has all these same features as the winter 5/4mm suits  and benefits just with a reduced thickness and slightly less fleeced lining throughout the suit for added comfort in the warmer waters.

These suits are loaded with features, the Furnace Graphene lining is in the back and front of all these suits and is an industry leader in terms of warmth and weight. Glued and blind seams, and a superlite foam all add to the overall appeal of this range of suits.     

Easily a front runner in the best suit available today, the Billabong Absolute Furnace range surfs even better than it looks and comes at a very good price point for a wetsuit with such outstanding excellence.

Having seen Jack Freestone and Italo Ferreira surf the Furnace Absolute suits during the European Leg of the World Surf League tour, you can have no doubt on the performance and ability in this wetsuit.

Furnace Revolution

Billabong Furnace Revolution

If you are looking for a wetsuit for the colder waters that has flexibility, durability and most importantly warmth, then STOP your search!

In the Billabong Furnace Revolution wetsuit you get a fleece lined, super stretchy, functional winter wetsuit that allows you to surf for as long as you like while staying warm but still allowing you to surf with freedom. This suit is a worthy competition to the O’Neill Hyperfreak range, just about the most popular suit on earther right now. The newly added Furnace Revolution Pro gives all the good stuff you get from the standard suit plus more flexibility and greater comfort the Airlite neoprene combined with the minimal seam design guarantees this.

The superlight foam used to construct these genius wetsuits allows 280% stretch from the resting position of the wetsuit, so you will not find a suit more flexible than this.

Available in 5/4mm, 4/3mm and 3/2mm the Revolution wetsuit is a wetsuit that will allow you to spend heaps of time in the ocean, even when the mercury has dropped, and you won’t feel like you are surfing with any resistance on your paddle or pop.

Another string in the bow of the Billabong Revolution wetsuit is how quick this is to dry.

The fleece lining absorbs less water and release’s any water it does take on quicker, to create a wetsuit that dry’s insanely fast.

A real “Revolution” for a wetsuit that is worth every single penny!

Intruder

Billabong Intruder Wetsuit

The Billabong Intruder wetsuit range is valued personified. Performance, durability and value all combined into a wetsuit range that will cover you in all water conditions.

The Intruder wetsuit comes in a 5/4mm back zip or a 3/2mm back zip wetsuit so you can choose the Intruder 5/4mm for the colder climates and the 3/2mm for the warmer waters you may come across.

Billabong’s Intruder wetsuit is manufactured using an extremely stretchy neoprene and has strategically placed panels in the chest and back that have fantastic heat retaining properties, keeping you out in the surf for longer!

Easy entry and exit of the wetsuit are additional benefits and something that is vital, especially when you are changing in and out of the wetsuit on the colder days.

This is an ideal choice for surfers looking for a summer or winter wetsuit and is very popular with surfers, paddleboarders and other water sports people alike.

The Billabong Intruder is a great comparison to the O’Neill Reactor II wetsuit, extremely good value for money while maintain quality and durability.

The difference being, Billabong offer the Intruder as a 5/4mm and a 3/2mm.

If you are looking for a wetsuit that has more bang for its buck, you’ve found it.

Ladies Furnace Synergy

Billabong Furnace Synergy Wetsuit

It’s incredible how Billabong have managed to produce a wetsuit that works as well as this suit does for the price tag, but they have!

Fitted with the same super light neoprene as they Furnace Absolute, which has stretch capabilities that are beyond reason, the Furnace Synergy wetsuit locks in heat and allows very little water into the suit.

Fleece lined with purposely set out panels, this wetsuit offers very little obstruction when you are surfing and also will dry out before you even release, meaning you won’t face the daunting thought of putting on a cold, soaking wet, wetsuit.

As far as Ladies wetsuits go, for price, performance, design and durability, this Billabong Furnace Synergy wetsuit has to be a top contender when deciding what to purchase.

Available in a wide array of thicknesses and styles this suit is as the performance choice if you value flexibility, warm and function all in a great looking package. 

Ladies Salty Dayz

Billabong Ladies Salty Dayz Wetsuit

The choice of a high-level wetsuit in the world of woman’s wetsuits isn’t blessed with many great options, but the Billabong Salty Dayz wetsuit certainly fits the bill.

A triumph of design, innovation and function, this wetsuit ticks every box when you are searching for a wetsuit of an elite calibre.

This wetsuit fits so well it like being given a warm hug every time you put it on, along with this you get a wetsuit with flexibility that feels as if you are wearing nothing at all and the quality of materials used guarantee a wetsuit that will stand the test of time.

Billabong are offering the Salty Dayz wetsuit in a 5/4mm and a 3/2mm for fullsuits and also a wide range of shortys, jackets, short johns and more, the size of the offering is mind bending.  

The premium option of a wetsuit for a woman that boasts ground breaking quality throughout.

A no brainer on what wetsuit you should be wearing and it becomes obvious why this is the wetsuit of choice for pro’s like Laura Enever and Courtney Conlogue.

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Taking this all into consideration, it is clear, once again Billabong have produced a wetsuit line up that has covered all the bases and ticks the boxes for everyone and anyone wanting a high quality wetsuit that meets any budget demand you may have.

If you are on a budget, the Intruder is one of the best priced wetsuits you could ever use, and if money is not a factor and you want the best quality wetsuit on the market, summer or winter, options like the Furnace Absolute or the Furnace Revolution will give you a wetsuit that is worth every penny you have to pay.

You should get yourself a Billabong wetsuit and you will not be disappointed.

Wetsuit essentials

Billabong Wetsuit Accessories

Billabong wetsuit boots, gloves and hoods carry the same DNA as the wetsuits, function, durability, comfort and warmth. The extensive boot range is lead by the Furnace Ultra boot ably backed up by the Furnace Revolution and Furnace Absolute. The glove and hood options are as you’d expect, a range for all temperatures and every kind of surfer.

Billabong Wetsuit Care

Look after your O’Neill wetsuit, the better you look after it the longer it will last you!

  • Always rinse with fresh water after use
  • Hang to dry out of direct sunlight
  • Use a broad armed hanger to hang your suit, a narrow armed hanger will damage your wetsuit over time
  • If storing or transporting your wetsuit roll it don’t fold it, folding will leave creases across the suit
  • Don’t dry in the tumble drier, you’ll kill the suit

Billabong wetsuits Warranty

  • Your O’Neill wetsuit is covered by a 1 year warranty against manufacturing defects and boots and gloves etc by a 3 month warranty
  • Boardshop will give you an extended warranty of a year when you buy a wetsuit from us so you’ll end up with a 2 year warranty against manufacturing defects, and we’ll give you a £10 voucher to use on your next purchase, crazy!
  •  Look after your wetsuit and you’ll probably never need to call on the warranty department.

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Billabong Wetsuit Size Guide

Mens

Billabong Mens Size Guide

Ladies

Billabong Ladies Size Guide

Kids

Billabong Kids Size Chart

 

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