June 14, 20187 yr Anyone have a good line on quality boardshorts at a reasonable price? One issue I have is I have a long torso and short legs, proportionately. 20" boardshorts make me look like I'm wearing knickers. Not looking for John Stockton style shorts, but maybe not quite as long as is the standard. And I hate elastic waistbands.
June 14, 20187 yr 2 minutes ago, DCA_HORN said: You're a California guy and never heard of birdwell? I grew up in Birdwells.... I'd never buy a new pair. O'Neill Hyperfreaks or gtfo
June 14, 20187 yr These are badass. Austin company. https://howlerbros.com/collections/mens-shorts Edited June 14, 20187 yr by texastough can't figure out how to hyperlink
June 14, 20187 yr While we're talking swimwear, wtf happened to swimsuits that dried quickly? Swear every pair I had growing up would be dry within 5 minutes after getting out
June 14, 20187 yr 20 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: Anyone have a good line on quality boardshorts at a reasonable price? One issue I have is I have a long torso and short legs, proportionately. 20" boardshorts make me look like I'm wearing knickers. Not looking for John Stockton style shorts, but maybe not quite as long as is the standard. And I hate elastic waistbands. Just get yourself a sweet pair of jorts and be done with it.
June 14, 20187 yr Author Thanks. I prefer to go full latino and just wear my jeans in the water. Birdwell makes some nice boardshorts, but they are like $80. f that noise.
June 14, 20187 yr Author 30 minutes ago, texastough said: These are badass. Austin company. https://howlerbros.com/collections/mens-shorts I like those, except for the "Bros" label. Kinda gay. NTTAWWT.
June 14, 20187 yr Author 34 minutes ago, Loco said: I grew up in Birdwells.... I'd never buy a new pair. O'Neill Hyperfreaks or gtfo I have the hyperfreaks, but they are super long on me. I feel like Payne Stewart.
June 14, 20187 yr O'Neil hybrid boardshorts is what I have, hated all the ones I had before. Still have the string tie, but no velcro, proper pockets and a zipper.
June 14, 20187 yr Around early May i just cut off the legs from an old pair of jeans and just wear those for the summer. never wash them just let them dry on the deck. works perfect for the summer but Im a little redneck.
June 14, 20187 yr Author 3 minutes ago, Errestaurants said: Around early May i just cut off the legs from an old pair of jeans and just wear those for the summer. never wash them just let them dry on the deck. works perfect for the summer but Im a little redneck.
June 14, 20187 yr birdwells are the obvious answer (i too grew up in those and tiddies from the original pasadena/shaver rd shop). they're $80 but should last. i also wait for sales on the penguin bathing suits - they fit the length description you laid out, have a tie front (no elastic) and dry quickly. i have 3 pair and i got all of them for less than $20-25 each.
June 14, 20187 yr 57 minutes ago, Sbbruin said: I have the hyperfreaks, but they are super long on me. I feel like Payne Stewart. They have some that are 19" out-seem, but I don't want my head dangling out all the time... /surly
June 14, 20187 yr 34 minutes ago, captained said: birdwells are the obvious answer (i too grew up in those and tiddies from the original pasadena/shaver rd shop). they're $80 but should last. i also wait for sales on the penguin bathing suits - they fit the length description you laid out, have a tie front (no elastic) and dry quickly. i have 3 pair and i got all of them for less than $20-25 each. Birdwells will last forever... but that's kinda the problem... the material is like canvas and polyester had child raised on nails and iron shore.... The hulk couldn't break that shit... after 10 years or so they start to break in...kinda also this Spoiler
June 14, 20187 yr http://www.quiksilver.com/highline-new-wave-pro-19"-boardshorts-EQYBS03891.html only $200... Seems like a deal
June 14, 20187 yr Author 1 hour ago, captained said: birdwells are the obvious answer (i too grew up in those and tiddies from the original pasadena/shaver rd shop). they're $80 but should last. i also wait for sales on the penguin bathing suits - they fit the length description you laid out, have a tie front (no elastic) and dry quickly. i have 3 pair and i got all of them for less than $20-25 each. Those penguins look legit. Will explore.
June 14, 20187 yr what exactly makes a quality boardshort? you going sliding down a rock face with them? i just get whatevers cheap when im on vacation and stuck without a clean pair.
June 14, 20187 yr 3 hours ago, bluto said: While we're talking swimwear, wtf happened to swimsuits that dried quickly? Swear every pair I had growing up would be dry within 5 minutes after getting out No kidding. Bought a pair online year before last and they're like sponges. Don't remember the brand but wtf man.
June 15, 20187 yr Howler Bros are made well and affordable enough. https://howlerbros.com/collections/mens-shorts
June 15, 20187 yr Katin has some good ones that are shorter than some of the other brands. The ones I have are good quality too.
June 15, 20187 yr Author Katin are OG. Good call. These look cool too, but they are out of 34". https://ripalipfishwear.com/products/mens-solid-board-rip-a-lip-shorts-neon-blue?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=googlepla&variant=38592082764&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2Mfh1NDW2wIV1Fh-Ch0XMwuzEAEYASAEEgIUfvD_BwE
June 16, 20187 yr You guys are overthinking this. I’ve owned two pair of board shorts in the last 15 years. Bought the first on my honeymoon in some touristy shop at a resort, no idea what brand they are. They are still in great shape but fit a little tight so I bought a pair one size bigger, the first set i found after a 30 second search, at Academy for $12 or so a couple years ago. No elastic, no weird fit issues, they dry quick... what more are you getting by shopping brand specific shorts?
June 16, 20187 yr Well, great board shorts shed water and are super comfy. For me the new 4way stretch suits are so much better. The Hyperfreaks are the best most comfortable suits I've ever put on. On sale for $30. Just some of the best money you'll spend if you spend time on the water. i will say stem of the new hydrophobic suits feel like plastic bags when "wet"... don't recommend
June 16, 20187 yr On 6/14/2018 at 11:16 AM, Sbbruin said: Anyone have a good line on quality boardshorts at a reasonable price? One issue I have is I have a long torso and short legs, proportionately. 20" boardshorts make me look like I'm wearing knickers. Not looking for John Stockton style shorts, but maybe not quite as long as is the standard. And I hate elastic waistbands. Dude, just get the ones you like then take them to the same tailor that alters your jerseys. You do have a jersey tailor right?
June 16, 20187 yr I've had some O'Neill "Hybrid" board shorts for the last couple of years. Could easily pass for regular shorts, which is the point. Mine are plain black shorts.
June 18, 20187 yr Reyn Spooner or Tommy Bahama (outlet store or Dillards) https://www.reynspooner.com/collections/men-swim https://www.dillards.com/c/men-swimwear#pageSize=96&beginIndex=0&orderBy=1&facet=-1002841111091091213266971049710997
June 21, 20187 yr You guys are overthinking this. I’ve owned two pair of board shorts in the last 15 years. Bought the first on my honeymoon in some touristy shop at a resort, no idea what brand they are. They are still in great shape but fit a little tight so I bought a pair one size bigger, the first set i found after a 30 second search, at Academy for $12 or so a couple years ago. No elastic, no weird fit issues, they dry quick... what more are you getting by shopping brand specific shorts? Was going to say this. I've essentially worn one pair of some random brand for the past ten years. My BIL always gives me shit for not 'upgrading' which of course makes me never want to buy another pair.
June 21, 20187 yr Well that's cool. How often do you wear them? I'm in the water/beach twice a week... probably have 3 suits that I switch between, and the oldest is usually ragged out. My grandmother used to buy us a bathing suit each year for easter (for the up coming summer)... so keep that tradition and I change one out each year. ezpz As for style, I'm an 80's throw back kinda guy, so I don't upgrade for the latest "look". Edited June 21, 20187 yr by Loco
June 21, 20187 yr Yeah, I don't wear them all that often compared to some people and when I do I'm mostly just floating and drinking beer. Still not bad for some off brand.
June 24, 20187 yr Hurley and Nike teamed up to make a pretty solid Dri-Fit hybrid short. I wear them in and out of the water. https://www.zappos.com/hurley-dri-fit-chino-walkshort
June 25, 20187 yr I bought some hang ten stuff on clearance at kohls a few years ago but they apparently don't have it anymore. This isn't too bad: https://www.ae.com/men-ae-all-day-short-pink/web/s-prod/0133_6616_615?cm=sUS-cUSD&catId=cat8510052 and for other choices in the same collection: https://www.ae.com/men-swim-board-shorts/web/s-cat/7250013?icid=Aerie:SHP:Sec7:Men:Bottom:SwimAndBoardShorts:ShopSwim:PROMO Never tried them but the prices seem reasonable.
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