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Boardshorts

Boardshorts are essentially lightweight, comfortable, quick drying shorts specifically designed for the surfer.

Originally designed for surfing, boardies are now the essential fashion, beach and watersports wear. There is nothing like surfing in them... if the water is warm enough. We have loads of brands to choose from and detailed information below to help you choose a pair that suit.

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Classic 2mm Neoprene Wetsuit Shorts
Classic 2mm Neoprene Wetsuit Shorts
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The Aleeda neoprene wetsuit shorts can be worn alone, under boardshorts for extra warmth and protection, or under a wetsuit as a thermal layer.

 

  $55.00
Aqua Boardies Black
Aqua Boardies Black
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The Alpinestars Aqua board shorts are made from a strtchy polyester with a lace fastening waist and lockin micro-zip fly.

 
£27.99  £19.99
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Aqua Boardshorts
Aqua Boardshorts
The men's Alpine Stars Aqua boardshorts feature a 2-way stretch fabric, a side patch pocket with a velcro flap closure, a custom logo pull tab at the flap, a ...

 

$54.00  $40.50
Aqua Boardshorts
Aqua Boardshorts
The men's Alpine Stars Aqua boardshorts feature a 2-way stretch fabric, a side patch pocket with a velcro flap closure, a custom logo pull tab at the flap, a ...

 

$54.00  $40.50
Aqua Boardshorts White
Aqua Boardshorts White
The men's Alpine Stars Aqua boardshorts feature a 2-way stretch fabric, a side patch pocket with a velcro flap closure, a custom logo pull tab at the flap, a ...

 

$54.00  $40.50
Blaster Walkshorts - Blue
Blaster Walkshorts - Blue
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£38.99  £23.99
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Casbah Shorts
Casbah Shorts
The men's Alpinestars Casbah Shorts are made of 100% cotton. It is a heavy peach poplin cargo chort.

 

  $54.00
Casbah Shorts
Casbah Shorts
The men's Alpinestars Casbah Shorts are made of 100% cotton. It is a heavy peach poplin cargo chort.

 

  $54.00
Excell Boardshorts Black
Excell Boardshorts Black
The men's Alpine Stars Excell boardshorts feature a 4-way stretch fabric, a printed sublimation stretch panel, a hidden welt pocket with a zipper closure, an ...

 

$60.00  $45.00
Excell Boardshorts Blue
Excell Boardshorts Blue
The men's Alpine Stars Excell boardshorts feature a 4-way stretch fabric, a printed sublimation stretch panel, a hidden welt pocket with a zipper closure, an ...

 

$60.00  $45.00
Excell Boardshorts Red
Excell Boardshorts Red
The men's Alpine Stars Excell boardshorts feature a 4-way stretch fabric, a printed sublimation stretch panel, a hidden welt pocket with a zipper closure, an ...

 

$60.00  $45.00
Excell Boardshorts Yellow
Excell Boardshorts Yellow
The men's Alpine Stars Excell boardshorts feature a 4-way stretch fabric, a printed sublimation stretch panel, a hidden welt pocket with a zipper closure, an ...

 

$60.00  $45.00
Genesis Boardies Black
Genesis Boardies Black
Alpinestars Core Collection Genesis board shorts.

 
£29.99  £19.99
Mosaic Boardshorts
Mosaic Boardshorts
The men's Alpinestars Mosaic Boardshorts are made of 100% Poly Microfiber.

 

  $54.00
Quantum Boardshorts
Quantum Boardshorts
The men's Alpine Stars Quantum boardshorts feature a 4- way stretch fabric, a hidden side welt pocket with a zipper fly closure, an inside bungee key loop, a ...

 

$60.00  $45.00
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A Quick History

The first pairs of modern boardshorts can be attributed to Australian surfers Alan Green and John Law (founders of Quiksilver), who made the first pairs in the late 1960's.

Boardies in Detail

Boardshort Details

Fly
Modern board shorts have a choice of two types of fly. A velcro fly (as pictured above) is the most common. Neoprene is also sometimes used as an alternative. This material can be stretched when required. Metal flys are not used due to the problem with rust!

Lining & Material
Boardshorts are made from a polyester or nylon and as such are quick drying and light. Boardshorts often do not have a lining like swimshorts and it is often preferred this way. This is not always the case so check for your preference before buying.

Tie Cord
Some come with an elasticated waistband but we think you should ignore there. The best option is the tie cord for two reasons.

  • You can secure your shorts to protect against a Janet Jackson style wardrobe malfunction
  • Rashguards often have a cord loop so you can attach your rashie to your boardies to prevent it from pulling up over you head

Stitching
Seams are often blindstiched or glued for added comfort. This minimises chafing when paddling around.

Pocket Holes
Pocket holes for the obvious reason of water drainage. No point in carrying around pockets filled with water is there?

 

 

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