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Board Shorts
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What are board shorts? Where can I buy board shorts? For the answer to both questions you've come to the right place! Board shorts (or boardshorts) are the next generation of short trousers once the attire of choice for surfers and beach-goers but now used in all forms of outdoor pursuits or just general out and about fashion particularly amongst the skater / boarding scene. Shorts, as defined by the dictionary, are literally "short trousers" and that's exactly what board shorts are. Following on and in many respects, replacing the once top of the short trouser fashion tree Bermuda shorts, board shorts are a longer form of shorts coming down to the knees and beyond and are baggier in style to allow freedom of movement. Top designer board shorts manufacturers include Rip Curl, Quiksilver, Billabong and Speedp which can all be bought from the following retailers.
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Buying Boardshorts?
1. What are you buying them for? A fashion accessory has fewer needs than a pair of boardies (slang for board shorts) bought for surfing. Fashion board shorts may not have the flexibility required for a decent pair of surfing boardies like the O'Neill Psychofreak board shorts which have four flexible neoprene panels to allow you to manoeuver without restriction.
2. Consider the length of the board shorts. Most come above the knee or on the knee which is fine for boarding of all kinds, but the longer, below the knee board shorts are really only for fashion and general beach purposes only as most surfers will find them restrictive.
3. If you like to make a statement then Hawaiian board shorts with bold floral patterns etc. are for you whilst other more sedate styles are available. Women's board shorts and men's board shorts come in a variety of styles, lengths, patterns and colours so you are sure to find a perfect pair if you shop around.
3. Fabric is another consideration. You need to look for something which is quick drying and non-chaffing to get the most out of your boardies. A wet pair of board shorts may chaff and potentially cause a rash if made from cheap materials. Most good quality board shorts today are made of lightweight, quick drying materials. Look for polyester microfibre for general fashion wear or either nylon blends or a stretch fabric like a spandex mix for surfing.
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