How do board shorts fit

It can also depend on the style of a boardshorts eg. Most of the shorter retro boardshorts are a slightly slimmer fit, so you may want to get the larger size if you want a bit more room.

Boardshorts come in various lengths, ranging from a 48 cm above the knee shorts to a 63 cm below the knee shorts so bear this in mind when choosing. Below are some rough examples of the different lengths. All boardshorts are designed to wear in and out of the water, whether your in the water or just hanging out at the beach.

All coming in several lengths, style, fit, technical abilities, colours and designs. The list of fabrics seems to grow larger and larger every year, as new technologies continue to emerge. The most common material used is Microfiber Polyester, its lightweight, quick drying and very comfortable to wear. Most brands like Quiksilver, Billabong, Ripcurl, Hurley etc. Supersuede and Supremesuede fabric which again is very quick drying though not quite as lightweight as your Hydrostretch, Superstretch, Spandex and 4-Way Stretch materials.

Which are not only Quick Drying and Lightweight, they also give you ultimate stretch and flexability. Waist Inches 26'' 28'' 29'' 31'' 32'' 33'' 34'' 35'' 36'' 38'' 40'' 42'' 44'' 46'' 48''.

Waist Inches 30'' 32'' 33'' 34'' 35'' 36'' 38'' 40'' 42'' 44''. Share this article. Share on Facebook. Share on Twitter. Share on Linkedin. Share on Reddit. Similar to any other pair of pants you may own, a waist that is too big will cause them to fall off. Shorts with a waist that is too small will be uncomfortable to wear, and at times, impossible to fasten. To measure your waist, all you need is a fabric measuring tape. Kanu Surf makes a pair that is comfortable for big guys and very popular.

The inseam of your shorts has a lot to do with where the shorts are going to fall. This is especially important to find the perfect length for your height. As mentioned, board shorts that are too long will make your legs look shorter and vice versa.

This will allow your legs to move freely without being restricted by the tightness of the fabric. Board shorts that you typically wear every day for casual outings are a little more flexible, as they can be worn at any desired length. This will tell you the total length of the shorts from your waist all the way down to your knee.

There are two ways for you to get an idea of the perfect length for your board shorts. You can use your fabric measuring tape to measure from your waist to your knee, or you can measure an old pair of shorts.