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Billabong Absolute Natural 3/2 Review

8.8/ 10 Estimated score

8.8

Estimated from 2 independent sources (no numeric scores published)

Average priceA$500Range A$499.99–A$499.99 across 1 retailersSee sources

The Billabong Absolute Natural is the brand's mid-tier chest-zip steamer, rebuilt around neoprene-free natural rubber. The 3/2 mm version targets spring-to-autumn water with glued and blindstitched seams and recycled linings.

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Quick specs

Type: Full wetsuit / steamer
Thickness: 3/2 mm
Entry: Chest zip
Foam: Neoprene-free — 85% natural rubber, 15% additives (BolderBlack, soybean oil)
Seams: GBS (glued and blindstitched)
Certification: FSC certified rubber

Billabong's official listing describes the Absolute Natural as a performance-driven full suit made from 85% natural rubber and 15% additives derived from BolderBlack and soybean oil, with FSC certified rubber and no neoprene. It uses chest-zip entry and GBS seams for flexibility with minimal water entry.

Outside Online's review of Billabong's rebuilt natural-rubber wetsuit line covers the same materials shift across the range and reports on the comfort and sustainability case behind it.

Pros & cons

Neoprene-free natural-rubber build with FSC certified rubber
Chest-zip entry limits flushing compared with back-zip suits
GBS seams verified on the official listing
Sits below Billabong's Furnace Pro range on price

3/2 mm is a mid-season thickness, not a winter suit
Less thermal lining than the premium Furnace Pro models
Natural-rubber foams are still newer than conventional neoprene in long-term durability terms

How it surfs

The buying decision here is thickness and tier, not material. At A$499.99 the Absolute Natural sits between entry-level suits and the Furnace Pro line: you get the natural-rubber foam and chest-zip entry, but not the full thermal lining package. Cold-water surfers should size up to a 4/3 or move to the Furnace Pro; anyone surfing mid-season water gets the more relevant suit here.

Volume & sizing chart

Use the chart below as a starting point. Add half a litre if you are less experienced, subtract half a litre for a looser feel.

Size	Volume	Rider weight	Best for
S to XXL (incl. tall/short fits)	3/2 mm	Use Billabong's published size chart	All levels

How it compares

Board	Best at	Wave range	Aggregate score
Billabong Furnace Pro 4/3	Premium cold water	Winter	9.2
Vissla High Seas II 3/2	Zip-free mid-season	13–18 °C	8.9
Patagonia R3 Yulex	Natural rubber, cold water	Cool to cold	9.0

Verdict

A verified mid-tier chest-zip steamer with a genuinely neoprene-free build at A$499.99 — the sensible pick for mid-season water rather than winter.

Estimated score: 8.8 / 10

Estimated from 2 independent sources — see full list below.

What reviewers around the web are saying

Surfex does not test gear directly. Below are independent retailer and editorial sources. When a source publishes a numeric score, it is normalized to a five-point scale; otherwise the source is listed without a score.

Estimated score

8.8/ 10

8.8

2 sources, none scored

Source	Score	Summary
Outside Online — Billabong natural-rubber wetsuit review	No numeric score	"Outside's tester covers Billabong's move to natural rubber across the rebuilt wetsuit line, focusing on the comfort and sustainability of the new foam."
Billabong official product page	No numeric score	"The live listing verifies 3/2 mm thickness, chest-zip entry, GBS seams, FSC certified rubber and A$499.99 pricing."

Where to buy & average price

Listed prices come from verified retailer pages. The average price below is an unweighted mean of verified retailer prices — converted to USD (≈) when retailers list in different currencies. Click any retailer to verify the native-currency price.

Average price

A$500

A$499.99–A$499.99 · 1 retailers

Retailer	Price	vs. average
Billabong Australia	A$499.99	-A$0.01	Visit

Frequently asked questions

Is the Billabong Absolute Natural neoprene free?+

Yes. The official listing states it is 100% neoprene free, made from 85% natural rubber with 15% additives including BolderBlack and soybean oil.

What water temperature suits a 3/2 Absolute Natural?+

A 3/2 mm steamer is a mid-season thickness. Comfort depends on fit, wind, air temperature and session length rather than thickness alone.

Does it use chest-zip entry?+

Yes, this model is the chest-zip full suit, which generally flushes less than a back zip.

How much does it cost?+

Billabong Australia lists it at A$499.99. Regional pricing and sale pricing vary.

Absolute Natural or Furnace Pro?+

Choose Absolute Natural for mid-season surfing at a lower price. Choose Furnace Pro when you need the warmer, more heavily lined cold-water build.