Billabong Furnace Revolution (or custom) wetsuit?

[Admirator]

Hi guys!

I'm looking to get myself a customized Billabong wetsuit, I think it's really cool they let you customize your own. The wetsuit model seems to be the 2020 Furnace Revolution.
Does anyone have any experience with the Billabong Furnace Revolution (or this custom) wetsuit?

Ratings seem really good, but haven't really found any reviews online, except for one on Empireave. They say it's good, except that it leaks on the seams. Like a lot.

That would really put me off, maybe they just had a bad item? Anyone else made that experience, or with similar models?


Thanks, Cheers

[Naeco78]

Hey, I have the Furnace Carbon X from Billabong. It's a 4/3 zipfree
It's super warm.. sometimes it feels too warm and I switch to a 3/2 instead. The furnace material inside is kind thick like have a fleece windbreaker between the neoprene and skin. It reduces some of the flexibility around the midsection.
Thats probably the main decision about the suit.. it's a tradeoff between warmth and flexibility. It's a personal preference thing.

It's probably best for below 55 degree water temps. Warmer than that and I would probably put the priority on flexibility, since most other 4/3's can provide reasonable warmth at those temps.

But if warmth is your goal, I think you would be happy with the furnace. They can be difficult to get off and on also.. the zipfree version at least. I have a bad hip so it's extra for me but I remember reading other reviews saying it's more on the difficult side also. It just has a narrow entrance through the center, with a few overlapping layers to manage at the top.

[Naeco78]

I haven't noticed any leaks... seems to be holding up pretty well. No issues with the seams.
I always rinse it after every use