Billabong
During the late 60’s and early 70’s, the surfing lifestyle meant getting in your kombi van packed to the rafters with surfboards, surfmaps, tents and sleeping bags and heading to the coast for classic surfing safari. Where one ended up depended entirely on the waves. One day you could be riding the hollow lefthand reef-break at Summercloud Bay on Sydney’s south coast, the next morning you could wake up at Angourie on NSW’s far north coast.
The weather map dictated which direction these free-spirited wave hunters would point their kombi, and nobody knew how to read weather map better than ex-Maroubra surfer Gordon Merchant. He had an uncanny ability to turn up at the right beach exactly when it was ‘going off’ (that translated means when the wind, tide and surf combine to produce perfect waves).
It was after one such magic surf-run up the coast, in search of that inevitable Pot of Gold, that invariably punctuated his surf safaris, that meant Gordon simply did not return to Maroubra. He had found his surfing Utopia, a 20 miles stretch of golden beach and perfect point breaks.
AS far as Gordon was concerned this was Meca- averaging 300 days per year of good quality surf, where one could wear boardshorts or baggies for 9 months of the year. He settled in quickly and it was not long before Gordon was making a significant contribution to the Gold Coast’s infant surfing industry.
As a shaper, Gordon made a huge breakthrough when he introduced a surfboard with a tucked-under edge, a development that aided Joe Larkin’s team-riders Michael Petersen and Rabbit Bartholomew in their ascension to the top world surfing.
As a surfer, Gordon saved many a wiped-out surfer from grief when he developed the first leg-rope. Sure, it was a primitive device by today’s standards, but anybody who has had to scramble over the rocks at Burleigh Heads on a big day owes Gordon a schooner.
In 1973 Gordon and Rena Merchant began producing handmade boardshorts under their flat overlooking his beloved Burleigh. They were tough as teak, able to withstand not only the elements, but also able to absorb the sort of punishment that local juniors Guy Omerod and Rabbit Bartholomew would put those first issued
trunks through.
From those humble beginnings, Billabong was born.
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BILLABONG MEN’S TRIBONG LITE TRI-FOLD WALLET
BLK- BLACK (BLACK WITH NEON PATTERN)
STH- STEALTHMen’s Tri-Fold Wallet.
Fabric: 600D polyester.
Tri-fold construction with 6 card slots.
Zip coin pocket.
Hook and loop closure.$9.99 -
Billabong Men’s Looper Lanyard
SAG- SAGE
Designed to keep you organized in style, the Billabong Looper Lanyard features an aloha-infused printed webbing for vibes, and a logo release buckle and metal clip for added functionality.
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Billabong Men’s Walled Trucker Hat
HGY- HEATHER GREY
BLK-BLACKMen’s trucker hat.
6 panel.
Mesh back.
Cotton twill front panel.
Embroidered patch at center front.
Flag label at back.
Curved bill.
Adjustable snapback.$19.99$27.95Billabong Men’s Walled Trucker Hat
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Billabong Women’s Feeling Free Graphic T-Shirt
CMM- CAMO
Crafted with pure cotton, the Feeling Free t-shirt has a lightweight and breathable feel. The soft jersey crewneck features assorted graphics at the chest, plus an easy boxy shape great for slipping over your bikini or paired with some denim cutoffs.
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Billabong Women’s Time To Shine Bucket Hat
BRK – BLACK/BROWN
GKZO – GREEN/WHITE
NEKO – PEACH WITH PURPLE FLOWERS
SC2 – WHITE WITH YELLOW/RED FLOWERSLet your outfit do the talking while you stay made in the shade with the Time To Shine bucket hat. Made with one hundred percent cotton, this wide-brim bucket hat is offered in a range of prints and colorways so, grab the one that calls to you and get moving!
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Billabong Men’s Florida Dos Palms T-Shirt
BLL- BLUE LAGOON
CLM – COOL MINT/TEALGood vibes only in the Florida Dos Palms T-Shirt, featuring custom collection graphics, a crew neckline, and short sleeves. Made from premium cotton.
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New Comer Straw Hat
She likes wide open beaches— and wide brims to match. A staple for the sunny season, the New Comer hat is crafted in seagrass straw with a structured brim and a rope chin strap to combat beach breezes.
$19.99New Comer Straw Hat
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BILLABONG WOMEN’S Sol Searcher Lowrider Bikini Bottoms
CZJ0 – BLACK PEBBLE 2
Your sidekick on the hunt for sun and swell, the Sol Searcher Lowrider bikini bottom is a timeless solid style made from stretchy recycled nylon. This low-rise icon offers full bum coverage for a fit that flatters all— you can never go wrong with a classic
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BILLABONG MEN’S Swivel T-Shirt
DTA – DEEP TEAL
Lightweight and durable, the Swivel T-Shirt is made from soft jersey fabric for long-lasting comfort. Featuring Billabong graphics, a crew neckline and short sleeves.
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Billabong Women’s Baja Sandal
CSB- CLASSIC BLUE
NAT- NATURALRooted in surf trip stripes, the Baja sandals keep the adventure going with a super cush footbed. The next best thing to bare feet, the flip flops are designed with a squishy footbed and striped woven 3-point straps.
Women’s flip-flops.
Woven novelty strap three-point thong straps.
Cece Construction – Next best thing to bare feet.
Comfort “squishy” footbed.$24.99 -
Boys’ All Day Layback Boardshorts
RHT- RED
MEL- MELON ORANGE
AQU- AQUA
BLK- BLACK
CYAN-CYAN BLUEBoy’s Elastic Waist Boardshorts.
Layback series.
Fabric/tech: Recycler Surf Suede. The original durable boardshort fabric for all your surf needs. Made from recycled PET plastic bottles.
Additional Features: Features an array of solid colors and elastic waist comfort.
Micro Repel water repellent coating for a lightweight and quick-drying fabric.
Fit: LoTide, a modern fit featuring an elastic lasso waist. Equally perfect for a lounge on the beach or a quick shred.
Outseam: 16-inch outseam short length.
Waist: Elastic with lasso drawcord.
Pockets: Side.$24.99