Quick wetsuit question

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by avalon, Dec 22, 2016.

  1. avalon

    avalon Member

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    Jun 26, 2014
    So my friend got me a Billabong wetsuit for Christmas, and the only problem is that they got me a medium. i'm only 5'9 145 pounds, 31 waist, 37 inch chest. I said a medium small would be better for me but the guy at the shop told them to get a medium. now i was wondering do billabong suits run small or something i don't know why the guy would say that. Now the sad part is they sold out of all other sizes. Anybody have experiences with Billabong suits?
     
  2. Total Asshole

    Total Asshole Active Member

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    Dec 10, 2016
    I've got an idea. Why don't you try it on and see if it fits? Pretty easy way to answer your question.

    Next.
     

  3. avalon

    avalon Member

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    Jun 26, 2014
    Kind of hard to do that when i'm not in the country, i was just wondering if anyone has any pointers with the Billabong suits

    Next.
     
  4. kidde rocque

    kidde rocque Well-Known Member

    Mar 6, 2016
    Go to Wetsuit Warehouse dot com and pick out a similar Billabong suit.

    While viewing the suit, you will see that each manufacturer has their own sizing chart. Open up that chart, and use your personal measurements to assess which size is best for you.

    It's not as exact as what Total Asshole suggested, but it appears that you already know the best way is to actually try one on. So these charts are probably as close as you're gonna get.

    Good luck, and congratulations on the new suite.
     
  5. avalon

    avalon Member

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    Jun 26, 2014
    Yeah man good looks
     
  6. JohnnyCornstarch

    JohnnyCornstarch Well-Known Member

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    Feb 24, 2015
  7. DosXX

    DosXX Well-Known Member

    Mar 2, 2013
    Bought a Billibong 5/4/3 from Wetsuit Wearhouse last month. Early X-mas gift to myself. Used the sizing chart. No complaints. Fits great.
     
  8. Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    I have owned one Bilabong in my life--it did fit smaller than others, especially the arm sleeves. They were tight.
    Good wetsuit though, As the asshole said, try it on then decide.....
     
  9. your pier

    your pier Well-Known Member

    Dec 2, 2013
    If it's small put some Vaseline on to get on....then take a piss and shyte in it...it'll come off easier
     
  10. Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

    Jun 22, 2009
    Bwahahaha.

    I'm not sure what tips you are looking for, you haven't even tried the suite on. Once you try it on and find out there is a problem, go from there. Maybe go back to the shop it was purchased from and talk to the owner about a trade. I had one Billabong suite and it seemed the legs were about 2 inches longer than my Rip Curl, I returned it.
     
  11. Valhallalla

    Valhallalla Well-Known Member

    Jan 24, 2013
    If it doesn't fit and the store owner won't take it back I bet you could always sell it to frost. He's looking to get a wetsuite and I'm sure a medium would be just the right size for him.
     
  12. BassMon2

    BassMon2 Well-Known Member

    Jan 27, 2015
    This is the stupidest thing i ever read on here. It takes the whole "what wet suit" threads that everyone gets tired of to a new level. Those seem tolerable after this.

    Your out of the country. Can't try it on? Ok here's a noble idea. Wait until you get back and can try it on, then....try it on. If it doesn't fit, return it for somthing different.

    The charts aren't a bad idea either of your that impatient. But trying it on is the best way to know. Considering looking at charts takes a bare minimum effort, I'm guessing that will be to hard for you. If you had to post this thread, looking at charts and actually figuring this out seems waaaaay past your ability level
     
  13. Total Asshole

    Total Asshole Active Member

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    Dec 10, 2016
    ^^^ Winner winner!! Chicken dinner!! Yep, trying it on would be the first step.
     
  14. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2008
    Only exceeded by the lack of hazing that followed. Seriously - guy comes on asking for help with a wetsuit he's never seen in a different country and gets semi-helpful advice. The mods have people running scared i guess.
     
  15. Total Asshole

    Total Asshole Active Member

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    Dec 10, 2016
    Hey man, I started giving him grief from the get go.
     
  16. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2008
    I think you answered your own question. The shop didnt have the right size in stock so they sold you the wrong size.

    Either way i wouldnt worry about it. Most 7th graders gain a wetsuite size about every six months so its going to work out fine.
     
  17. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    Hi scotty. I missed you.
     
  18. seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

    Aug 21, 2012
    And, the fock is a wetsuit?
     
  19. scotty

    scotty Well-Known Member

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    Aug 26, 2008
    haha - Merry Christmas and welcome back.
     
  20. Sandblasters

    Sandblasters Well-Known Member

    May 4, 2013
    wb but i herd mason lesser was around lately.