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).
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 therefore of prime importance. Choose an elastic or semi-elastic waistband with a drawstring, or a flat waistband for better support.
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, the boardshort 500 features a center band that shifts the seams away from the usual friction zones, significantly reducing the occurrence of chafing.
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 500 is made from a material with a pleasant four-way stretch.
Fast drying
It's quite annoying to feel sand sticking to your boardshort because it's still soaked with water. That's why it's best to choose a "Stretch" component, which evacuates water more quickly.
Length
Your choice of boardshort length will depend mainly on your tastes. However, the shorter your board shorts, the greater your freedom of movement. The length 19 inches corresponds to a length of 48 cm on the median size 42.
Pockets
The BS900 is equipped with a side pocket for carrying wax, sun stick and other essentials during long sessions in water over 25°! Equipped with an internal elastic band, the BS900 also allows you to carry your wrench in complete safety.
Belt
The boardshort 900 is equipped with a flat waistband that will contribute to the hold in the wave when ducking under the wave and when falling. What's more, the flat waistband provides superior comfort when paddling, lying on the board.
Sun protection: The essential boardshort equipment
In summer, when the weather is hot and the water cool, 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!