Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The Board Short As The Ultimate Beachwear

By James McFadden

Beach wear will never be complete without board shorts. Not only are they a regular sight near the water, but are also part of other sports and casual wear. Looking no different from knee length pants, these surfer shorts are baggier in nature but stay compact and light.

Extending beyond normal beach wear, board shorts have been adopted by people living in warmer weather as part of their daily attire. The baggy design and material used lend comfort to the wearer with airy internals. This is also partly why they are now mandatory for all water sports fans, as they dry extremely fast.

Surfers and swimmers are not the only ones who prefer them. There is increasing sight of board shorts being worn regularly by fighters in martial arts. These sports require wide ranging movements, and they can be supported by wearing them.

Adjustable waist ties and comfort flys are regular features of board shorts. They are also very easy to wash with a simple machine and tumble cold dry. In terms of designs, most come in funky and colorful artwork that promote surf culture.

These popular surfer shorts also allow water sports enthusiasts to avoid friction based injuries. Many of them are laced with durable water repellant to effect this. It is another reason why they are known to dry fast, and used widely in paddling and canoeing.

Todos Twill polyester and polyester supersuede are increasingly used in the making of board shorts. Supersuede, for example, helps to provide many of the benefits discussed and little wonder they have become a popular choice.

The most popular brands that surfers prefer are Billabong, Hurley and Roxy. This is hardly a surprise as they all offer quality designs for all men and women. Large individuals are not ignored, with designs specially suited for them.

The Internet has made board shorts easily available for anyone wanting to get one. They are also very cheap compared to buying from retail shops due to the low cost margins. This has also led to the global popularity of the clothing served by easy low cost availability. - 15485

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