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Boardshort surf 500 19" alex

Product description

Stylish boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting more than 2 hours.

Long boardshorts to prevent thigh irritation. Four-way stretch fabric for ease of movement when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit. Zipped side pocket.

DECATHLON

Boardshort surf 500 19" alex

Dhs. 140.00

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

Stylish boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting more than 2 hours.

Long boardshorts to prevent thigh irritation. Four-way stretch fabric for ease of movement when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit. Zipped side pocket.

Description

Stylish boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting more than 2 hours.

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 an elasticated waistband (adaptability to different body shapes) and a flat waistband (stability in the waves).

Stays in place in the waves

When surfing, whether from duck diving or wiping out, having to readjust boardshorts that have fallen down is far from convenient... This makes choosing the right waistband essential. Opt for an elasticated or semi-elasticated waistband with a drawstring or a flat waistband for a more secure fit.

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 two-way or four-way stretch component contributes to this freedom of movement. The boardshorts 500 are made from a material with four-way stretch.

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, they benefit 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.

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 from the swim shorts.

Length

Choosing long boardshorts only really depends on your preference. However, you should be aware that the shorter your shorts are, the greater the freedom of movement. The length 19 inches is equal to a length of 48 cm in an average 42 size.

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.

Pockets

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

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 surfing in water >25°. 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 robust.Find us at https://www.olaian.fr/

A CAPSULE COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST LOIC LUSNIA

Loïc Lusnia is a French artist and illustrator. His work is an illustrated expression of gratitude for the cultures that have led him to this fantastic world of art. By any means necessary—posters, paintings, stickers, installations—he tries to ward off his irrational fear of death and adult life in a wondrous concoction of rainbows, clouds, smiles, severed limbs and optimism.

Long boardshorts to prevent thigh irritation. Four-way stretch fabric for ease of movement when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit. Zipped side pocket.

Stylish boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting more than 2 hours.

What are boardshorts?

How to choose your boardshorts

How to choose the size of your boardshorts?

Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband

Stays in place in the waves

Freedom of movement

Reduced chafing

Quick drying

Length

Waistband

Pockets

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

Sun protection: The essential equipment for boardshorts

What is the OLAIAN brand?

A CAPSULE COLLECTION IN COLLABORATION WITH ARTIST LOIC LUSNIA

Long boardshorts to prevent thigh irritation. Four-way stretch fabric for ease of movement when surfing. Flat waistband for a secure fit. Zipped side pocket.

Stylish boardshorts that are perfectly suited to surfing, for sessions lasting more than 2 hours.