What are boardshorts?
A boardshort is a term used to designate a swimsuit in the surfing world.
Practical and comfortable, they are suitable for both men and women.
These swimsuits were originally developed in the 50s for surfing. In recent years, they have become a popular form of swim short.
The name "boardshort" comes from their use in board-based water sports such as surfing.
How to choose your boardshort?
RANGE 100: occasional surfing and water sports.
Short cut.
Elastic waistband: adapts to all body shapes. Drawcord for support in waves.
Inner mesh: protects against chafing.
Quick drying.
500/900 RANGE: regular surfing.
Various long cuts protect against chafing.
Flat waistband: increases hold in the wave during ducks and wipeouts.
Elastic fabric for freedom of movement.
How to choose your boardshort size?
Size guide on product sheet.
100 range boardshorts are available in sizes S to XXL.
500 and 900 range boardshorts come in sizes 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48.
Your morphology may influence your choice of size.
We always recommend that you try on your swimsuit before buying. Tighten your swimsuit and gradually pull it down. If it comes down easily, it's probably too big, and you may be in for a few surprises in the waves!
How to choose boardshorts to fit your belt?
ELASTIC WAISTBAND
Makes boardshorts adaptable to different body shapes.
SEMI-ELASTIC BELT
Ensures good support while allowing adaptability for everyone.
FLAT BELT
Helps keep boardshorts in place during ducking and wipeouts.
BELT WITH MORPHOLOGICAL ADAPTABILITY
Combines the advantages of the elastic belt (adaptability to different body shapes) and the flat belt (support in waves).
Wave hold
100 range
When you're surfing, whether because of a duck or a wipeout, it's not easy to have to reposition your boardshorts while rowing because they've slipped halfway down your buttocks...
Choosing the right boardshort belt for surfing is therefore essential.
Choose an elastic or semi-elastic waistband with a drawstring that goes all the way around the waist.
The BS100 15" boardshort features a fully elastic waistband with drawcord.
Reduced irritation
100 range
This is surely the most important criterion when choosing swim shorts.
It's not uncommon for swimsuits and boardshorts to chafe the skin.
Our boardshorts are designed, both in terms of shape and assembly methods, to minimize irritation during your time in the water.
On the 100 range of our swim shorts, the inner mesh or briefs help limit the appearance of these annoying irritations.
Freedom of movement
100 range
When surfing, bodyboarding or bodysurfing, the legs are under great strain, so boardshorts must not restrict either flexing/extending or swimming.
A bi-directional (2 horizontal directions) or quadri-directional (4 horizontal and vertical directions) elastic component contributes to this freedom of movement.
A short cut (less than 17 inches) also facilitates movement and support of the lower body in particular.
Fast drying
100 range
It's quite disturbing to feel the sand sticking to your boardshort because it's still soaked in water, or even worse, to feel the boardshort fabric sticking to your skin.
To avoid this, and to maximize comfort when you're wearing your wet swimsuit, we recommend choosing a boardshort made from a synthetic-fiber textile component. Water will evacuate more quickly, the swimsuit will dry faster and irritation will be controlled.
How to choose boardshorts according to length?
Short cuts (between 14" and 17") give you freedom of movement and allow you to practice a multitude of water sports, including surfing (for occasional sessions of less than 1 hour).
Longer cuts (between 17" and 20") limit irritation caused by the board or wax on the thighs, then at the top of the knees when paddling. These cuts are therefore better suited to regular or even intensive surfing.
Pockets
The standard boardshort 100 is equipped with three pockets, two of which are on the sides. The pockets are made of mesh to efficiently wick away sand and water.
Belt
The standard boardshort 100 is fitted with an elasticated waistband to help with morphological adaptability and wave hold when falling through the waves.
Inner briefs
The standard boardshort 100 is equipped with a BOSSIS stretch mesh inner brief that provides support and limits chafing.
Sun protection: The essential boardshort equipment
In hot summer weather, when the water is cooler, surfers tend to prolong their surfing sessions without adapting their equipment. This increases the risk of sunburn.
Did you know?
10 to 15% of UV rays reflect off the water, while 40 to 95% penetrate 25 cm underwater. That's why boardshorts, combined with sun protection (UV top, etc.), are becoming the must-have equipment for warm-water surfing.
Discover our range of sun protection products!