What are boardshorts?
Boardshorts are swim shorts and, more generally, a style of swimwear for men and, more recently, for women. They were originally developed in the 1950s for surfing.
In recent years, they have become a popular form of swimwear.
The name "boardshorts" derives from their use in board-based water sports such as surfing.
How to choose your boardshort?
SESSIONS OVER 2 HOURS
If you're surfing for more than two hours, you'll need boardshorts that fit snugly around your waist, but whose waistband doesn't make you uncomfortable... A flat waistband and, even more so, a waistband that can be adapted to your body shape are ideal. For freedom of movement, a highly elastic component won't restrict leg movement.
How to choose your boardshort size?
For size selection, please refer to the size guide on the boardshort product page.
The boardshort 900 is available in sizes 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48.
Your body type can also influence your choice. Here are a few tips to help you.
If you're more of a muscular, trunk-and-legs type, choose a short swimsuit that will enhance your figure.
If you're more the slim, slender type, opt for a longer boardshort!
The choice of boardshort according to the type of belt.
ELASTICATED BELT
Helps the boardshort adapt to different body shapes.
SEMI-ELASTICATED BELT
Ensures a good fit while allowing adaptability to different body shapes
FLAT BELT
Ensures a good fit for the boardshort when falling in the waves.
MORPHOLOGICAL ADAPTABILITY BELT
Totally innovative belt designed for perfect fit in all wave conditions and ideal morphological adaptability.
Holding in the wave
When you're surfing, whether because of a duck or a wipe out, it's not easy to have to reposition your men's boardshorts because they've slipped halfway down your buttocks... Choosing the right belt is therefore essential. Choose a flat waistband or a waistband adapted to your body shape for better support. What's more, the BS900 is equipped with an anti-warping flat drawcord that stays perfectly knotted throughout the session.
Reduces irritation
This is surely the most important criterion. It's not uncommon for boardshorts or their seams to chafe. Our boardshorts are designed, both in terms of shape and assembly methods, to limit chafing as much as possible during practice.
In addition, the boardshort 900 benefits from heat-bonded seams and assemblies to limit chafing. The soft Nazaré component limits the appearance of chafing.
Freedom of movement
In surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing, the legs are very much in demand, so a man's swimsuit shouldn't restrict either bending or swimming.
A bi-directional or quadri-directional component contributes to this freedom of movement.
The boardshort 900 is made from a material offering quadri-directional Ultra strecth (NAZARE) stretch, ensuring total freedom of movement when taking off or performing other maneuvers during your surf session.
Quick-drying
It's quite annoying to feel sand sticking to your boardshort because it's still soaked with water. That's why it's a good idea to choose a "Stretch" component that evacuates water more quickly. Fluor Free water-repellent treatment evacuates water and speeds drying.
Length
Your choice of boardshort length will depend mainly on your tastes. However, the shorter your swimsuit, the greater your freedom of movement. The length 20 inches corresponds to a length of 51 cm on the median size 42.
Zipped side pocket
The BS900 is equipped with a side pocket so you can carry bits of Wax, sun stick and other essentials during long sessions in warm water! Equipped with an internal elastic band, the BS900 also allows you to carry your wrench in complete safety.
Welcome comfort
Inner waistband component in HEGOA PEACH (peach skin effect) for optimum comfort at the waist when tightening the boardshort waistband.
Bien-Aller
Shape fly with gusset. Waist-hugging waistband for optimum support. No inner seams, especially on the thighs, to prevent chafing.
Resistance
Reinforced clamps. Bartack-reinforced breaking points. Thermo tube in cord finish.
Sun protection: The essential boardshort equipment
On hot summer days, when the water is cooler, surfers tend to prolong their surfing sessions without adapting their equipment. The risk of sunburn is therefore multiplied.
Did you know?
10 to 15% of UV rays are reflected on the water, while 40 to 95% penetrate 25 cm underwater. That's why boardshorts, combined with sun protection (UV top, etc.), are becoming the essential equipment for warm-water practice.
Discover our range of sun protection products!
What is the OLAIAN brand?
OLAIAN
Based in Hendaye, in the south-west of France, is DECATHLON's surf brand. . In our "feet in the water" offices, we can design a boardshort in a single day, then test it directly in the surf to check its performance in the wave, its comfort and its solidity! OLAIAN Decathlon
