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Surfing short boardshorts 500 - lines

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Surfing short boardshorts 500 - lines

Dhs. 29.00 Dhs. 95.00

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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"

Description

Our team of designers developed a pair of boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting up to 2H

What are boardshorts?

Boardshorts are swimming shorts and more generally a style of swimsuit for men and, more recently, for women. They were created in the 1950s for surfing. Over past years they have become a popular style of swimming suit. The name "boardshorts" comes from their use in water sports using a board, such as surfing. It is primarily used to limit chafing due to the friction of the board.

How to choose your boardshorts

SESSIONS FOR UP TO 2 HOURS If you surf for up to two hours, you will need boardshorts that fit snugly around your waist but do not create discomfort. For freedom of movement, a slightly elastic component will ensure that leg movements are not obstructed.

How to choose the size of your boardshorts?

Regarding choosing the size, we invite you to visit the size guide available on the boardshorts product file. The boardshorts 500 are available in UK sizes 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20 (EU sizes 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48). Your shape can equally influence your choice. Here is some advice that could help you. If you are have more muscles in the torso and legs, then choose a short pair which will highlight your figure. If you are slimmer and more slender then go for longer boardshorts!

Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband.

ELASTICATED WAISTBAND Helps the boardshorts fit to different body shapes. SEMI-ELASTICATED WAISTBAND Ensures a good hold while still adapting to different body types FLAT WAISTBAND Ensures a good hold of the boardshorts when falling into the waves.

WAVE-RESISTANCE

While surfing, whether its due to ducking or a wipe out it is not easy to reposition your boardshorts because they slide down your buttocks... So choosing the correct waistband becomes primitive. Preferably an elasticated or semi-elasticated waistband with a drawstring or a flat waistband for a better hold.

Reduced chafing

It is surely the most important criteria. It is common for the boardshorts or its seams to chafe. Our boardshorts are designed, both in terms of the shapes offered and the assembly methods, to limit chafing as much as possible during practice time. In addition, the boardshorts 500 benefits from a central strip that moves the seams away from the usual friction zones, which has the effect of significantly limiting the occurrence of irritation.

Freedom of movement

In surfing, bodyboarding and bodysurfing, the legs are very much in demand, so the men's swimming costume should not restrict either bending or swimming. A bi-directional or quadri-directional component contributes to this freedom of movement. The boardshorts 500 are made of a material offering a bi-directional stretch.

Quick drying

It is quite uncomfortable to feel the sand sticking to your boardshorts because they are still soaked with water. For this reason, choose a "Stretch" component which evacuates water more quickly.

Length

Choosing long boardshorts only really depends on your preference. However you should know that the shorter your shorts are the greater the freedom of movement. The length 16 inches is equal to a length of 41 cm in an average L size.

Pockets

The boardshorts 500 come with a zipped side pocket (on the right thigh).

Waistband

The boardshorts 500 is equipped with a flat waistband that will help the hold in the wave when ducking under the wave and when falling. Additionally the flat waistband will bring greater comfort while paddling out lying on the surfboard.

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 a pair of boardshorts and then on the same day go surfing and test them to check that they stay in place in the waves, are comfortable and durable.Find us at https://www.olaian.fr/

What is the OLAIAN brand?

Short boardshorts with two-way stretch fabric to make it easier to move when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit and comfort on the board. Zipped side pocket

Our team of designers developed a pair of boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting up to 2H

What are boardshorts?

How to choose your boardshorts

How to choose the size of your boardshorts?

Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband.

WAVE-RESISTANCE

Reduced chafing

Freedom of movement

Quick drying

It is quite uncomfortable to feel the sand sticking to your boardshorts because they are still soaked with water. For this reason, choose a "Stretch" component which evacuates water more quickly.

Length

Pockets

The boardshorts 500 come with a zipped side pocket (on the right thigh).

Waistband

Sun protection: The essential equipment for boardshorts

What is the OLAIAN brand?

Short boardshorts with two-way stretch fabric to make it easier to move when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit and comfort on the board. Zipped side pocket

Our team of designers developed a pair of boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting up to 2H