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Board shorts are not just for surfing anymore. Board shorts started as the swimming trunks of choice, but now virtually anyone involved in an active lifestyle has embraced board shorts. Surfers, skaters, windsurfers, and kayakers have fallen in love with these lightweight, durable, comfortable, and fast drying trunks. Even those who simply want to look like they just came from the beach are buying board shorts, and many people who live in warmer climates opt to wear board shorts as everyday attire.
Board shorts evolved from the more traditional style of swimming trunks, but they are not gathered or elasticized at the waistband. The board shorts of today are more like a combination of swimming trunks and walking shorts. Board shorts are unlined, have a flat, trim line, and close with Velcro, laces and eyelets. Many brands of board shorts use reinforced stitching to cut down on splitting seams during strenuous physical activities, and also add a small pocket that closes with Velcro for carrying keys or cash.
Board shorts are popular with men, women and children, and many of the most popular clothing companies now produce board shorts. L.L.Bean, Billabong, Hurley, Quicksilver, and Ocean Pacific are just a sampling of famous clothing manufacturers that offer board shorts for sale.
Board shorts are available in a wide range of colors, styles, and fabrics, although the majority are made of nylon for its durability and drip dry quality. They come in a variety of lengths--from short to knee-length. Many board shorts feature a contrasting side panel; these panels are often prints that complement the solid color of the main body of the board shorts. Hawaiian prints are popular in board shorts, sometimes appearing only on the contrasting panel, and other times, over the entire article of clothing.
If you are going on vacation, board shorts are ideal because they take very little space in your luggage, while providing you with casual beachwear options. Whether you plan to challenge the waves, or simply walk along the shore, you will be right in style while wearing your board shorts this summer.
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anon229135
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When my nine year old son wears board shorts (with no lining), he often pulls on his package. The first time I asked him if he needed to pee and his reply was no mom, it's these shorts, they're scratching. I assume he means chafing as he is circumcised and the part where the Velcro fly sits and touches his package, is hard. Anyway, I suggested he wear underwear with them, but he said it is not cool to wear underwear under board shorts. Boys! |
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anon147080
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My son wears an undershort specifically designed to be worn under his boardshorts. I bought them online. So far he likes them a lot. |
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anon57314
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No, there's no need for boys to wear underwear under board shorts. They will just remain wet after the shorts have dried and keep their penis soaked, which is not very comfortable. |
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anon37169
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My son wears a quick-dry, tight-fitting undergarment specifically made for wearing under board shorts. Almost like boxers, but no cotton and form fitting. They add support and prevent chafing. Got them at a surf shop at the beach. |
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anon24813
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You should wear a swimming jockstrap because underwear will take too long to dry and if you wear nothing, your privates can be seen. |
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anon16220
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no. no need to wear underwear underneath. part of the reason board shorts became popular is because of the added comfort of not having a lining (or underwear) bunch up underneath. |
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anon14572
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Need help as a mom: Do the boys wear underwear under the board shorts, especially when swimming, because there is no mesh liner?
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