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: casual 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!
The choice of boardshort according to the type of 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).
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 boardshort because it's slipped halfway down your buttocks... Choosing the right belt is crucial.
Choose a flat belt or a belt with morphological adaptability for better support.
What's more, the BS900 is equipped with an anti-tear flat drawcord that stays perfectly knotted throughout your surfing or other water sports 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 minimize chafing during practice.
What's more, boardshorts 900 feature heat-bonded seams to limit chafing.
The soft Nazaré component limits the appearance of irritation.
Freedom of movement
Surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing put a lot of pressure on the legs, so a man's swimsuit shouldn't restrict bending or swimming.
A bi-directional or quadri-directional component contributes to this freedom of movement.
The boardshort 900 is made of an ultra-stretch elasctic fabric (NAZARÉ) for total freedom of movement when taking off or maneuvering 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 you should choose a "Stretch" component (fabric) 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 for carrying a piece of wax, a sun stick or other surfing essentials during long sessions! 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. Breaking points reinforced with bartack. Thermo tube in drawstring finish.
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), have become the essential equipment for surfers in water over 23°.
Discover our range of sun protection products.