Product description

Swim shorts ideal for occasional beginner surfing or any other water sport. Swimwear designed for sessions lasting up to 1 hour.

Surf shorts with semi-elastic waistband. Drawstring for optimal stability in the waves! Long, non-irritating cut and inner briefs. 3 handy pockets, including 2 side pockets.

DECATHLON

Men’s surfing boardshorts mid-length swim shorts 18”, 100

Dhs. 85.00

Size Guide

MEN’S

Tops

Size	Chest (in)	Waist (in)
XS	33.1 – 34.3	27.6 – 28.7
S	34.6 – 35.8	29.1 – 30.3
M	36.2 – 37.4	30.7 – 31.9
L	37.8 – 40.6	32.3 – 35.0
XL	40.9 – 44.5	35.4 – 39.4
2XL	44.9 – 48.4	39.8 – 43.7
3XL	48.8 – 53.1	44.1 – 48.4

Bottoms

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
XS	31.5 – 33.5	26.0 – 28.0
S	33.9 – 35.8	28.3 – 30.3
M	36.2 – 38.2	30.7 – 32.7
L	38.6 – 40.9	33.1 – 35.0
XL	41.3 – 43.7	35.4 – 38.2
2XL	44.1 – 46.5	38.6 – 41.3
3XL	46.9 – 49.6	41.7 – 44.5

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head: Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when you're looking straight ahead.

Chest: Wrap a tape measure around your back and measure the fullest part of your chest. Make sure it's straight and parallel to the floor. Look straight ahead, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Waist: Wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your waist, above your belly button. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Hand: Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

WOMEN’S

Tops

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
2XS	31.5 – 32.7	22.8 – 24.4
XS	33.1 – 34.3	24.4 – 25.6
S	34.6 – 35.8	26.0 – 27.2
M	36.2 – 37.4	27.6 – 28.7
L	37.8 – 40.6	29.1 – 33.1
XL	40.9 – 44.5	33.5 – 37.8
2XL	44.9 – 48.4	38.2 – 42.5

Bottoms

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
2XS	31.1 – 33.5	23.6 – 24.8
XS	33.5 – 35.4	25.2 – 26.8
S	35.4 – 37.8	27.2 – 28.7
M	37.8 – 40.2	29.1 – 31.1
L	40.2 – 42.5	31.5 – 33.9
XL	42.5 – 44.9	34.3 – 36.6
2XL	44.9 – 47.2	37.0 – 39.4

Bra

Size	Bust (in)	Underbust (in)
2XS	30.7 – 31.5	24.8 – 26.4
XS	31.5 – 33.5	24.8 – 28.3
S	33.5 – 35.4	26.8 – 30.3
M	35.4 – 37.4	28.7 – 32.3
L	37.4 – 39.4	30.7 – 34.3
XL	39.4 – 41.3	32.7 – 36.2
2XL	41.3 – 43.3	34.6 – 38.2

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head: Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when you're looking straight ahead.

Bust: Wrap a tape measure around your back and measure the fullest part of your bust. Make sure it's straight and parallel to the floor. Look straight ahead, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Underbust: Directly below the bust. wrap a tape measure around the ribcage. Make sure it's straight and parallel to the floor. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Waist: Wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your waist, above your belly button. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Hips: Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Hand: Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

KIDS’

Boys

Age	Height (in)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Low hip (in)
6 months	24.0 – 27.2	16.5 – 16.9	14.6 – 15.2	16.5 – 17.1
9 months	27.6 – 28.3	16.9 – 17.3	15.2 – 15.6	17.1 – 17.7
12 months	28.7 – 29.5	17.3 – 17.7	15.6 – 16.1	17.7 – 18.5
18 months	29.9 – 31.9	18.1 – 18.5	16.3 – 16.9	18.5 – 19.3
24 months	32.3 – 34.6	18.9 – 19.3	17.3 – 18.1	19.3 – 20.3
2 – 3 years	35.0 – 37.4	19.7 – 20.1	18.1 – 18.9	20.3 – 20.9
3 – 4 years	37.8 – 40.2	20.5 – 21.3	19.3 – 20.1	21.3 – 22.4
4 – 5 years	40.6 – 44.1	21.7 – 22.4	20.1 – 20.9	22.8 – 24.0
5 – 6 years	44.5 – 48.0	22.8 – 23.6	20.9 – 21.7	24.4 – 25.6
7 – 8 years	48.4 – 51.2	24.4 – 24.8	21.7 – 22.4	26.0 – 27.2
8 – 9 years	51.6 – 55.1	25.2 – 26.4	22.8 – 23.6	27.6 – 28.7
10 – 11 years	55.5 – 59.1	26.8 – 28.7	24.0 – 25.2	29.1 – 30.3
12 – 13 years	59.4 – 63.0	29.1 – 31.5	25.6 – 27.2	30.7 – 33.1
14 – 15 years	63.4 – 67.7	31.9 – 34.6	27.6 – 29.1	33.5 – 35.8

Girls

Age	Height (in)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Low hip (in)
6 months	24.0 – 27.2	15.4 – 16.9	13.4 – 15.2	15.4 – 17.1
9 months	27.6 – 28.3	16.9 – 17.3	15.2 – 15.6	17.1 – 17.7
12 months	28.7 – 29.5	17.3 – 17.7	15.6 – 16.1	17.7 – 18.5
18 months	29.9 – 31.9	18.1 – 18.5	16.3 – 16.9	18.5 – 19.3
24 months	32.3 – 34.6	18.9 – 19.3	17.3 – 18.1	19.3 – 20.3
2 – 3 years	35.0 – 37.4	19.7 – 20.1	18.1 – 18.9	20.3 – 20.9
3 – 4 years	37.8 – 40.2	20.5 – 21.3	19.3 – 20.1	21.3 – 22.4
4 – 5 years	40.6 – 44.1	21.7 – 22.4	20.1 – 20.9	22.8 – 24.0
5 – 6 years	44.5 – 48.0	22.8 – 23.6	20.9 – 21.7	24.4 – 25.6
7 – 8 years	48.4 – 51.2	24.4 – 24.8	21.7 – 22.4	26.0 – 27.2
8 – 9 years	51.6 – 55.1	25.2 – 26.4	22.8 – 23.6	27.6 – 28.7
10 – 11 years	55.5 – 58.3	26.8 – 28.0	24.0 – 24.8	29.1 – 31.9
12 – 13 years	58.7 – 62.6	28.3 – 31.9	25.2 – 26.4	32.3 – 35.0
14 – 15 years	63.0 – 65.4	32.3 – 33.9	26.8 – 28.0	35.4 – 36.6

HOW TO MEASURE:

Height:Stand against a wall, barefoot or in socks, heels pasted to the wall. Stand right, then hold a book or flat object on the top of your head. Block the book, mark the bottom edge of the book. Measure the distance from the floor to the mark.

Head:Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when your head is straight.

Hand:Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

FOOTWEAR

Men's Footwear

US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
6	9.6	38.5	24.5
6.5	9.6	39	24.5
7	9.8	39.5	25
7.5	10	40	25.5
7.5	10	40.5	25.5
8	10.2	41	26
8.5	10.4	41.5	26.5
9	10.4	42	26.5
9.5	10.6	42.5	27
9.5	10.8	43	27.5
10	11	43.5	27.5
10.5	11	44	28
11	11.2	44.5	28.5
11.5	11.2	45	28.5
11.5	11.4	45.5	29
12	11.6	46	29.5
12.5	11.6	46.5	29.5

Women's Footwear

US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
4	8.25	34	20.8
4.5	8.5	34.5	21.3
5	8.7	35	22
5.5	8.9	35.5	22.5
5.5	8.9	36	22.5
6	9.1	36.5	23
6.5	9.3	37	23.5
7	9.3	37	23.5
7.5	9.4	38	24
7.5	9.6	38.5	24.5
8	9.6	39	24.5
8.5	9.8	39.5	25
9	10	40	25.5
9	10	40.5	25.5
9.5	10.2	41	26
10	10.4	41.5	26.5
10.5	10.4	42	26.5

Unisex Footwear

Women's / Men's US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
W5 / M3.5	8.6	35	21.9
W5.5 / M4	8.9	36	22.5
W6 / M4.5	9.1	36.5	23
W6.5 / M5	9.3	37	23.5
W7 / M5.5	9.3	37.5	23.5
W7.5 / M6	9.4	38	24
W8 / M6.5	9.6	39	24.5
W8.5 / M7	9.8	39.5	25
W9 / M7.5	10	40	25.5
W9.5 / M8	10.2	41	26
W10 / M8.5	10.4	41.5	26.5
W10.5 / M9	10.4	42	26.5
W11 / M9.5	10.8	43	27.5
W11.5 / M10	11	43.5	27.5
W12 / M10.5	11	44	28
W12.5 / M11	11.2	44.5	28.5
W13 / M11.5	11.2	45	28.5
W14 / M12	11.6	46	29.5
W15 / M13	11.8	47	30
W16 / M13.5	12	48	30.5

HOW TO MEASURE:

Foot length:Stand against a wall, heels touching the wall. Put an object (e.g. book...) against your longest toe. Measure the length between the wall and the object. Repeat this process for the other foot. If the lengths are different, choose the largest.

ACCESSORIES

Headwear (Caps, Beanies, Hats)

US Size	Head (in)
2XS	18.5 – 19.7
XS	19.7 – 20.9
S	20.9 – 22.0
M	22.0 – 23.2
L	23.2 – 24.4

Helmets

US Size	Head (in)
2XS	17.3 – 19.3
XS	18.5 – 20.5
S	20.5 – 21.7
M	21.7 – 23.2
L	23.2 – 24.4

Gloves

Size	Palm perimeter (in)	Hand length (in)
2XS	7.0 – 7.3	6.3 – 6.6
XS	7.3 – 7.6	6.7 – 6.9
S	7.6 – 7.9	7.0 – 7.2
M	8.0 – 8.2	7.2 – 7.4
L	8.3 – 8.5	7.4 – 7.7
XL	8.6 – 8.9	7.7 – 7.9
2XL	8.9 – 9.2	8.0 – 8.1
3XL	9.2 – 9.5	8.2 – 8.4

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head:Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when your head is straight.

Hand:Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

BIKES

Kids' Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
12"	2'5" – 3'0"
14"	3'0" – 3'5"
16"	3'5" – 3'11"
20"	3'11" – 4'5"
24"	4'5" – 5'1"

Road & Gravel Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
XS	5'1" – 5'5"
S	5'5" – 5'8"
M	5'8" – 5'11"
L	5'11" – 6'2"
XL	6'2" – 6'7"

Mountain Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
S	4'11" – 5'5"
M	5'5" – 5'9"
L	5'9" – 6'0"
XL	6'0" – 6'7"

Size Guide

MEN’S

Tops

Size	Chest (in)	Waist (in)
XS	33.1 – 34.3	27.6 – 28.7
S	34.6 – 35.8	29.1 – 30.3
M	36.2 – 37.4	30.7 – 31.9
L	37.8 – 40.6	32.3 – 35.0
XL	40.9 – 44.5	35.4 – 39.4
2XL	44.9 – 48.4	39.8 – 43.7
3XL	48.8 – 53.1	44.1 – 48.4

Bottoms

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
XS	31.5 – 33.5	26.0 – 28.0
S	33.9 – 35.8	28.3 – 30.3
M	36.2 – 38.2	30.7 – 32.7
L	38.6 – 40.9	33.1 – 35.0
XL	41.3 – 43.7	35.4 – 38.2
2XL	44.1 – 46.5	38.6 – 41.3
3XL	46.9 – 49.6	41.7 – 44.5

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head: Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when you're looking straight ahead.

Waist: Wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your waist, above your belly button. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Hand: Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

WOMEN’S

Tops

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
2XS	31.5 – 32.7	22.8 – 24.4
XS	33.1 – 34.3	24.4 – 25.6
S	34.6 – 35.8	26.0 – 27.2
M	36.2 – 37.4	27.6 – 28.7
L	37.8 – 40.6	29.1 – 33.1
XL	40.9 – 44.5	33.5 – 37.8
2XL	44.9 – 48.4	38.2 – 42.5

Bottoms

Size	Low hip (in)	Waist (in)
2XS	31.1 – 33.5	23.6 – 24.8
XS	33.5 – 35.4	25.2 – 26.8
S	35.4 – 37.8	27.2 – 28.7
M	37.8 – 40.2	29.1 – 31.1
L	40.2 – 42.5	31.5 – 33.9
XL	42.5 – 44.9	34.3 – 36.6
2XL	44.9 – 47.2	37.0 – 39.4

Bra

Size	Bust (in)	Underbust (in)
2XS	30.7 – 31.5	24.8 – 26.4
XS	31.5 – 33.5	24.8 – 28.3
S	33.5 – 35.4	26.8 – 30.3
M	35.4 – 37.4	28.7 – 32.3
L	37.4 – 39.4	30.7 – 34.3
XL	39.4 – 41.3	32.7 – 36.2
2XL	41.3 – 43.3	34.6 – 38.2

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head: Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when you're looking straight ahead.

Underbust: Directly below the bust. wrap a tape measure around the ribcage. Make sure it's straight and parallel to the floor. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Waist: Wrap a tape measure around the narrowest part of your waist, above your belly button. Raise your head, tighten the tape and breathe normally.

Hips: Wrap a tape measure around the fullest part of your hips.

Hand: Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

KIDS’

Boys

Age	Height (in)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Low hip (in)
6 months	24.0 – 27.2	16.5 – 16.9	14.6 – 15.2	16.5 – 17.1
9 months	27.6 – 28.3	16.9 – 17.3	15.2 – 15.6	17.1 – 17.7
12 months	28.7 – 29.5	17.3 – 17.7	15.6 – 16.1	17.7 – 18.5
18 months	29.9 – 31.9	18.1 – 18.5	16.3 – 16.9	18.5 – 19.3
24 months	32.3 – 34.6	18.9 – 19.3	17.3 – 18.1	19.3 – 20.3
2 – 3 years	35.0 – 37.4	19.7 – 20.1	18.1 – 18.9	20.3 – 20.9
3 – 4 years	37.8 – 40.2	20.5 – 21.3	19.3 – 20.1	21.3 – 22.4
4 – 5 years	40.6 – 44.1	21.7 – 22.4	20.1 – 20.9	22.8 – 24.0
5 – 6 years	44.5 – 48.0	22.8 – 23.6	20.9 – 21.7	24.4 – 25.6
7 – 8 years	48.4 – 51.2	24.4 – 24.8	21.7 – 22.4	26.0 – 27.2
8 – 9 years	51.6 – 55.1	25.2 – 26.4	22.8 – 23.6	27.6 – 28.7
10 – 11 years	55.5 – 59.1	26.8 – 28.7	24.0 – 25.2	29.1 – 30.3
12 – 13 years	59.4 – 63.0	29.1 – 31.5	25.6 – 27.2	30.7 – 33.1
14 – 15 years	63.4 – 67.7	31.9 – 34.6	27.6 – 29.1	33.5 – 35.8

Girls

Age	Height (in)	Chest (in)	Waist (in)	Low hip (in)
6 months	24.0 – 27.2	15.4 – 16.9	13.4 – 15.2	15.4 – 17.1
9 months	27.6 – 28.3	16.9 – 17.3	15.2 – 15.6	17.1 – 17.7
12 months	28.7 – 29.5	17.3 – 17.7	15.6 – 16.1	17.7 – 18.5
18 months	29.9 – 31.9	18.1 – 18.5	16.3 – 16.9	18.5 – 19.3
24 months	32.3 – 34.6	18.9 – 19.3	17.3 – 18.1	19.3 – 20.3
2 – 3 years	35.0 – 37.4	19.7 – 20.1	18.1 – 18.9	20.3 – 20.9
3 – 4 years	37.8 – 40.2	20.5 – 21.3	19.3 – 20.1	21.3 – 22.4
4 – 5 years	40.6 – 44.1	21.7 – 22.4	20.1 – 20.9	22.8 – 24.0
5 – 6 years	44.5 – 48.0	22.8 – 23.6	20.9 – 21.7	24.4 – 25.6
7 – 8 years	48.4 – 51.2	24.4 – 24.8	21.7 – 22.4	26.0 – 27.2
8 – 9 years	51.6 – 55.1	25.2 – 26.4	22.8 – 23.6	27.6 – 28.7
10 – 11 years	55.5 – 58.3	26.8 – 28.0	24.0 – 24.8	29.1 – 31.9
12 – 13 years	58.7 – 62.6	28.3 – 31.9	25.2 – 26.4	32.3 – 35.0
14 – 15 years	63.0 – 65.4	32.3 – 33.9	26.8 – 28.0	35.4 – 36.6

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head:Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when your head is straight.

Hand:Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

FOOTWEAR

Men's Footwear

US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
6	9.6	38.5	24.5
6.5	9.6	39	24.5
7	9.8	39.5	25
7.5	10	40	25.5
7.5	10	40.5	25.5
8	10.2	41	26
8.5	10.4	41.5	26.5
9	10.4	42	26.5
9.5	10.6	42.5	27
9.5	10.8	43	27.5
10	11	43.5	27.5
10.5	11	44	28
11	11.2	44.5	28.5
11.5	11.2	45	28.5
11.5	11.4	45.5	29
12	11.6	46	29.5
12.5	11.6	46.5	29.5

Women's Footwear

US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
4	8.25	34	20.8
4.5	8.5	34.5	21.3
5	8.7	35	22
5.5	8.9	35.5	22.5
5.5	8.9	36	22.5
6	9.1	36.5	23
6.5	9.3	37	23.5
7	9.3	37	23.5
7.5	9.4	38	24
7.5	9.6	38.5	24.5
8	9.6	39	24.5
8.5	9.8	39.5	25
9	10	40	25.5
9	10	40.5	25.5
9.5	10.2	41	26
10	10.4	41.5	26.5
10.5	10.4	42	26.5

Unisex Footwear

Women's / Men's US Size	Foot length (in)	EU Size	Foot length (cm)
W5 / M3.5	8.6	35	21.9
W5.5 / M4	8.9	36	22.5
W6 / M4.5	9.1	36.5	23
W6.5 / M5	9.3	37	23.5
W7 / M5.5	9.3	37.5	23.5
W7.5 / M6	9.4	38	24
W8 / M6.5	9.6	39	24.5
W8.5 / M7	9.8	39.5	25
W9 / M7.5	10	40	25.5
W9.5 / M8	10.2	41	26
W10 / M8.5	10.4	41.5	26.5
W10.5 / M9	10.4	42	26.5
W11 / M9.5	10.8	43	27.5
W11.5 / M10	11	43.5	27.5
W12 / M10.5	11	44	28
W12.5 / M11	11.2	44.5	28.5
W13 / M11.5	11.2	45	28.5
W14 / M12	11.6	46	29.5
W15 / M13	11.8	47	30
W16 / M13.5	12	48	30.5

HOW TO MEASURE:

ACCESSORIES

Headwear (Caps, Beanies, Hats)

US Size	Head (in)
2XS	18.5 – 19.7
XS	19.7 – 20.9
S	20.9 – 22.0
M	22.0 – 23.2
L	23.2 – 24.4

Helmets

US Size	Head (in)
2XS	17.3 – 19.3
XS	18.5 – 20.5
S	20.5 – 21.7
M	21.7 – 23.2
L	23.2 – 24.4

Gloves

Size	Palm perimeter (in)	Hand length (in)
2XS	7.0 – 7.3	6.3 – 6.6
XS	7.3 – 7.6	6.7 – 6.9
S	7.6 – 7.9	7.0 – 7.2
M	8.0 – 8.2	7.2 – 7.4
L	8.3 – 8.5	7.4 – 7.7
XL	8.6 – 8.9	7.7 – 7.9
2XL	8.9 – 9.2	8.0 – 8.1
3XL	9.2 – 9.5	8.2 – 8.4

HOW TO MEASURE:

Head:Wrap a tape measure around your head, above your eyebrows. Make sure it is parallel to the floor when your head is straight.

Hand:Hold a tape measure at the bend of the thumb. Wrap around your palm.

BIKES

Kids' Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
12"	2'5" – 3'0"
14"	3'0" – 3'5"
16"	3'5" – 3'11"
20"	3'11" – 4'5"
24"	4'5" – 5'1"

Road & Gravel Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
XS	5'1" – 5'5"
S	5'5" – 5'8"
M	5'8" – 5'11"
L	5'11" – 6'2"
XL	6'2" – 6'7"

Mountain Bikes

Bike size	Height (ft)
S	4'11" – 5'5"
M	5'5" – 5'9"
L	5'9" – 6'0"
XL	6'0" – 6'7"

Product description

Swim shorts ideal for occasional beginner surfing or any other water sport. Swimwear designed for sessions lasting up to 1 hour.

Surf shorts with semi-elastic waistband. Drawstring for optimal stability in the waves! Long, non-irritating cut and inner briefs. 3 handy pockets, including 2 side pockets.

Description

Swim shorts ideal for occasional beginner surfing or any other water sport. Swimwear designed for sessions lasting up to 1 hour.

What are boardshorts?

Boardshorts is a term used to designate this type of swimwear used in the world of surfing and water sports. Practical and comfortable, they are suitable for both men and women. This type of swimwear was created in the 1950s for surfing. In more recent years, they have become a popular style of swim shorts. The name “boardshorts” comes from their use in water sports using a board, such as surfing.

How to choose your boardshorts

100 RANGE: occasional surfing and water sports. Short cut. Elasticated waistband: suitable for all body shapes. Drawstring for stability in the waves. Inner mesh: protects from chafing. Quick drying. 500/900 RANGE: regular surfing. Various long cuts, protection from chafing. Flat waistband: a more secure fit in the waves during duck dives and wipeouts. Stretch fabric for freedom of movement.

How to choose the size of your boardshorts?

Size guide on product file. The boardshorts in the 100 range are available in sizes S to XXL. The 500 and 900 ranges are available in EU sizes 38, 40, 42, 44, 46 and 48. Your body shape can influence your choice of size. We always recommend trying on swimwear before purchase. Fasten your shorts and gradually pull them downwards. If they are easy to pull down, it means they are too big and you could be in for a few surprises once you’re in the water surrounded by waves!

Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband

ELASTICATED WAISTBAND Helps the boardshorts to fit different body shapes. SEMI-ELASTICATED WAISTBAND Provides a secure fit and adaptability for everyone. FLAT WAISTBAND Ensures the boardshorts stay in place in the waves during duck dives and wipeouts. ANATOMIC DESIGN WAISTBAND Combines the benefits of the elasticated waistband (adaptability to different body shapes) and the flat waistband (stability in the waves)

How to choose boardshorts according to length?

Shorter cuts (between 14” and 17”) give you freedom of movement and allow you to do a wide range of water sports, including surfing (for occasional sessions of less than 1 hour). Longer cuts (between 17” and 20”) reduce irritation from the board or wax on the thighs, and at the top of the knees when paddling. These cuts are therefore better suited to regular or even intensive surfing.

Wave resistance 100 range

When surfing, whether it’s due to duck diving or a wipeout, it’s not easy to retrieve and reposition boardshorts that have fallen down while paddling at the same time... Choosing the right waistband for surfing becomes essential in this case. Go for an elasticated or semi-elasticated waistband with a drawstring that goes all the way round the waist. The BS100L 18” boardshorts have a semi-elasticated waistband with drawstring.

Reduced chafing 100 range

This has got to be the most important criterion when choosing swim shorts. It’s not uncommon for a swimsuit or boardshorts to rub and irritate the skin. Our boardshorts are designed, both in terms of the shapes offered and the assembly methods, to minimise chafing as much as possible during your time in the water. On the 100 range and this 18” model, the inner mesh or briefs help to minimise chafing.

Freedom of movement 100 range

In surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing, the legs are working hard, so boardshorts need to not restrict either bending/stretching or kicking. A two-way (2 horizontal directions) or four-way (4 horizontal and vertical directions) stretch component contributes to this freedom of movement. A short cut (under 17 inches) also allows enhanced lower body movement and stability.

Fast drying 100 range

It is quite uncomfortable to feel the sand sticking to your boardshorts because they are still soaked with water, or worse still, to feel the fabric of the boardshorts sticking to your skin. To avoid this and to maximise comfort when you wear your swimsuit wet, we recommend you choose swim shorts made from a synthetic fibre fabric component. Water will drain away faster and the swimsuit will dry quickly, keeping chafing at bay.

Pockets

Boardshorts 100 Long have three pockets, two of which are at the sides. The pockets are mesh lined to effectively drain out water and sand.

Waistband

Boardshorts 100 Long feature a semi-elasticated waistband with an anatomic design that keeps them securely in place in the sea when falling in the waves.

Inner briefs

Boardshorts 100 Long have built-in briefs made from BOSSIS, a stretch mesh for an even better fit and reduced chafing.

Sun protection: The essential equipment for boardshorts

In summer, when it is hot weather but cool in the water, surfers tend to make their surfing sessions longer without changing their equipment. The risk of sunburn is therefore multiplied. Did you know? 10 to 15% of uv reflects off of the water surface meaning that 40 to 95% penetrates through up to 25 cm under water. This is why boardshorts combined with sun protection (uv top, etc.) are becoming the essential equipment for warm water surfing. Discover our sun protection range!

What is the OLAIAN brand?

OLAIAN, DECATHLON’S SURFING BRAND Based in Hendaye, in South West France, OLAIAN is Decathlon’s surfing brand. In our offices at the water’s edge, we can design boardshorts and then on the same day test them directly in real usage conditions. Find the Olaian brand on https://www.olaian.fr/

Surf shorts with semi-elastic waistband. Drawstring for optimal stability in the waves! Long, non-irritating cut and inner briefs. 3 handy pockets, including 2 side pockets.

Swim shorts ideal for occasional beginner surfing or any other water sport. Swimwear designed for sessions lasting up to 1 hour.

What are boardshorts?

How to choose your boardshorts

How to choose the size of your boardshorts?

Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband

How to choose boardshorts according to length?

Wave resistance 100 range

Reduced chafing 100 range

Freedom of movement 100 range

Fast drying 100 range

Pockets

Boardshorts 100 Long have three pockets, two of which are at the sides. The pockets are mesh lined to effectively drain out water and sand.

Waistband

Boardshorts 100 Long feature a semi-elasticated waistband with an anatomic design that keeps them securely in place in the sea when falling in the waves.

Inner briefs

Boardshorts 100 Long have built-in briefs made from BOSSIS, a stretch mesh for an even better fit and reduced chafing.

Sun protection: The essential equipment for boardshorts

What is the OLAIAN brand?

Surf shorts with semi-elastic waistband. Drawstring for optimal stability in the waves! Long, non-irritating cut and inner briefs. 3 handy pockets, including 2 side pockets.

Swim shorts ideal for occasional beginner surfing or any other water sport. Swimwear designed for sessions lasting up to 1 hour.