Billabong Men's Absolute Plus 3/2mm Chest Zip Full Wetsuit – Size Medium Short (MS) – New

Item Details

Brand:	Billabong
Model:	Absolute Plus 3/2 Chest Zip Fullsuit (ABYW100169)
Condition:	New with Tags (NWT)
Thickness:	3/2mm (Ideal for cool to warm waters)
Size:	Men's Medium Short (MS)
Entry System:	Chest Zip

Why This Wetsuit

Want a wetsuit that feels like a second skin but works like a personal heater? The Billabong Men's Absolute Plus 3/2mm takes the proven Absolute chassis and upgrades it for maximum thermal retention without adding bulky weight. This specific model features a Medium Short (MS) sizing, providing the chest and shoulder room of a Medium, but with a shorter torso and limbs to prevent bunching and bagging on slightly stockier or shorter frames.

The Absolute Plus is built with Billabong's eco-conscious SMART Foam core, delivering exceptional stretch and buoyancy. Inside, it boasts an upgraded suite of Nobel Prize-winning Graphene technology combined with a silicone stretch lining, trapping body heat incredibly fast. Finished with watertight glued and blindstitched (GBS) seams and an ergonomic S-Zip chest zip, this suit is a formidable cold-water workhorse.

Key Features

• Specialty Sizing (MS): Specifically designed to eliminate excess bunching in the arms and legs for surfers who need a Medium width but have a shorter frame
• Graphene Plus Interior: Advanced thermal panels heat up rapidly and retain warmth significantly better than standard liners
• SMART Foam Core: Upcycled car tires and neoprene scraps create a highly thermal, eco-friendly, and lightweight foam base
• Pro Stretch Exterior: 100% recycled high-stretch jersey fabric provides an unrestricted range of motion
• Chest Zip Entry: Top-entry S-Zip system eliminates the stiff back zipper, offering superior shoulder flexibility and a tighter water seal
• GBS & Taped Seams: Glued and blindstitched seams, reinforced internally with machine-applied super-flex neo tape to completely seal out cold water

Men's Sizing & Fit Guide

Important Fit Note: Wetsuits are designed to fit incredibly snug when dry. A proper fit should feel slightly restrictive on land, as neoprene loosens and expands once submerged in water. There should be no excess bagging in the arms, legs, or torso to ensure maximum thermal protection.

Size	Height	Weight (lbs)	Chest	Waist
S	5'5" - 5'7"	130 - 150	36" - 38"	29" - 31"
MS (This Item)	5'6" - 5'8"	145 - 165	38" - 40"	31" - 33"
M	5'8" - 5'10"	150 - 170	38" - 40"	31" - 33"
MT	5'11" - 6'1"	160 - 180	38" - 40"	31" - 33"
LS	5'7" - 5'9"	165 - 185	40" - 42"	33" - 35"

Materials & Care

Materials: 80% Neoprene, 10% Nylon, 10% Polyester
Care: Rinse thoroughly with fresh, cold water inside and out after every session. Hang dry in the shade folded over a thick wetsuit hanger at the waist. Avoid direct sunlight and never machine wash or dry.

Overview

If you need a 3/2mm suit that prioritizes premium heat retention and unparalleled stretch, but struggle with standard sizes leaving excess material at your wrists and ankles, the Medium Short Billabong Absolute Plus is your perfect cold-water solution.