Billabong Wetsuits - By: Dave Lakins

Billabong wetsuits were born on the shores of Australia by local surfer Gordon Merchant and aided by his wife Rena Merchant. Since Gordon was a surfer, he understood the importance of comfort while surfing. In 1973 he and his wife began creating their own style of surfing shorts. They sold these shorts in the local surf shops along the beaches and they quickly became a hit among the surfers.

Being known for excellent quality surf wear, Billabong made international popularity in the 1980s when they shipped to California, Japan, Europe and New Zealand. Throughout the history of Billabong, there are many people who are well known in the surfing world to sport the Billabong brand. Such people as Joe Engel, Munga Barry, Sunny Garcia and many more wear the Billabong sportswear.

Billabong has come a long way since their start and now provide sporting equipment for skate boarding and snowboarding as well. They design and create products that are durable and will last through whatever hardships they come across. These products include sports accessories as well as apparel. Some of the more popular sporting apparel is the Billabong wetsuit.

Though wet suits are designed to keep your body dry, they are also very good at holding on your body temperature. Holding in this heat is beneficial for many different reasons. When your body becomes cool, it can make you move much slower and can cause exhaustion much quicker. For surfers, you want to remain warm to keep your reflexes sharp and quick.

Billabong wetsuits are available in men’s, women’s and children’s sizes so the whole family can enjoy the fun and excitement. There are actually several styles and models of the Billabong wet suits for you to choose from.

Here are some of their main suits:-

The Billabong Foil

The Foil features a glideskin collar which ensures a water tight comfort and a soft seal that will help to prevent a rash on the skin. 50 percent of the material used on this suit is made from the amazing airlite superflex G3. This material makes the suit very flexible and makes movement free. Warm, flexible and robust, it really is hard to beat on value for money

The Billabong Revolution

Billabong have gone to town with the new Revolution Wetsuits for 2010, packing them with features to ensure you are toasty, flexible and comfortable. The DryMax Hybrid Zip2 entry system is revolutionary and combines the elements of easy on, easy off traditional back zip suit with that of a flexible zip free water tight suit. Welded seams also mean water penetration is kept to a minimum.

The Billabong Solution Gold

The Solution Gold pushes the limits of wetsuit design innovation. The material for this wet suit is 100 percent airlite superflex G3 and features welded external seams. Available in a Summer and Winter wetsuit - you won't find another performance wetsuit like it on the market today.

The Billabong Synergy

Billabong have focused on producing a suit which offers fantastic warmth, fit and flexibility at a price that won´t break the bank, the result is the Billabong Synergy! This wet suit features 50 percent airlite superflex G3 material, a flatlock stitch construction and YKK metal back zip.

Billiabong are one of the most innovative wetsuit companies on the market today. So next time you are in line for a new wetsuit why not check out their great range.

About the Author

David Lakins works with the Wetsuit Centre , the UK's leading Wetsuit supplier. All sizes of Billabong Wetsuits always in stock. Free next day delivery on UK orders.

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