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 Women’s Island Glow Tanlines Mini Bikini Bottoms
MUL- MULTICOLOR
Minimal coverage, maximum sun. Made of recycled Tanlines rib fabric, these Tanga printed bikini bottoms are a super-skimpy style that can be worn high or low on the hips to accentuate your shape.
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Billabong Women’s Island Glow Tan lines Charlie Fixed Triangle Bikini Top
MUL- MULTI
Made of recycled Tanlines rib fabric, this fixed triangle bikini top has adjustable straps and a butterfly back closure. Sweetly striped to compliment your sunkissed glow.
91% Recycled Polyester, 9% Elastane$39.99 -
Billabong Women’s Tanlines Multi Triangle Bikini Top
WHT- WHITE
MGFO- PINK DAZEMade of recycled Tanlines rib fabric, this convertible triangle bikini top features a strappy design that can be worn in multiple ways. Like a swimwear Swiss army knife.
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Billabong Men’s All Day Layback 17″ Boardshorts
BLK- BLACK
Don’t let the retro look fool you. The All Day Layback Boardshorts are from the future. Engineered from recycled water bottles, their sustainable design offers supreme strength and stretch for high performance with zero drag.
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Billabong Men’s Sundays Pro Performance 19″ Boardshorts
MULTI- MULTI
Hit and quit it. The Sundays Pro Performance Boardshort gets you in and out of the water without ever weighing you down. Made for fast action and faster drying time, this is surf trunk design at its most innovative.
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Billabong Men’s Sundays Layback 17″ Boardshorts
NEON
PURPLE HAZELeave it to these 17″ trunks to take your surf style into uncharted territory. Sustainably designed and engineered for high-performance pursuits with extra stretch and minimal drag, the Sunday Layback Boardshorts rule in any lineup.
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Billabong Men’s Crossfire Submersible Shorts 21″
ALT/ASPHAT
The Billabong Crossfire Submersible Shorts 21″ give you a classic design, with a twist. Made from 4-Way Stretch treated in water repellent coating, these submersible shorts feature a front button closure, zip fly, and pockets throughout for your needs. Topped with Billabong logo branding.
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Billabong Men’s Coastline Flannel Shirt
ALY/ALLOY
Combining comfort and classic design, the Billabong Coastline Flannel Shirt has you covered. Made from garment-washed, yarn-dyed, cotton poly fabrics, this men’s button-up flannel features a traditional collar, slightly scalloped hem, single chest pocket and woven Billabong logo branding.
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Billabong Men’s 73 Pro Boardshorts 19″
RTA/RASTA
Combining performance-enhancing design and comfortable recycler stretch fabrics, the ’73 Pro Boardshorts deliver, in or out of the waves. These lightweight, quick-drying trunks for men are made with our signature ’73 split binding hem and unique print trim.
Men’s Performance Boardshorts.
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Billabong Men’s All Day Sweatpants
NVY- NAVY
Whether you’re chilling or cruising for waves, the Billabong All Day Sweatpants got you covered. These garment-washed sweatpants are made from soft cotton and recycled polyester, with brushed fleece lining, an elastic drawcord waist, and pockets throughout for your needs. Topped with Billabong branding.
Men’s Sweatpants.
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Billabong Women’s Sundown High-Waisted Flared Pants
MJPO- (CORAL PATTERN)
The Sundown flared pant takes a retro staple and turns up the volume with a bold print and a premium feel. Made with super-soft and stretchy cotton jersey, these high-waisted flares from The Golden Daze collection will quickly groove to the top of your summer rotation.
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Billabong Men’s All Day Pro Boardshorts 20″
BLK- BLACK
MST- MISTMen’s performance boardshorts.
Recycled polyester.
High-performance fabric.
4-Way stretch material.
Micro Repel water repellent coating.
Lightweight, quick-dry.
Length: Regular
Outseam: 20”$39.99