Men's Boardshorts - Hendaia

Our team of surfers has developed a pair of boardshorts that are perfectlysuited to surfing in warm water, for sessions lasting up to 1H.#### What are boardshorts?Boardshorts are swimming shorts and more generally a style of swimsuit for menand, more recently, for women. They were created in the 1950s for surfing.Overpast years they have become a popular style of swimming suit.The name""boardshorts"" comes from their use in watersports using a board, such assurfing.#### How to choose your boardshortsFOR SESSIONS UNDER 1 HOURIf you surf for less than one hour, you need a men’sswimsuit which does not fall down each time you go under the water. Shortboardshorts can enable freedom of movement, recommended for bodyboarding. Thequickness of drying will be quite important so that sand does not stick toyour boardshorts.#### How to choose the size of your boardshorts?Regarding choosing the size, we invite you to visit the size guide availableon the boardshorts product file.The Hendaia boardshorts are available in sizesS, M, L, XL and XXL.Your shape can equally influence your choice. Here is someadvice that could help you.If you have more muscles in the torso and legs,then choose a short pair which will highlight your figure.If you are slimmerand more slender then go for longer boardshorts!#### Choosing boardshorts based on the type of waistband.ELASTICATED WAISTBANDHelps the boardshorts fit to different body shapes.SEMI-ELASTICATED WAISTBANDEnsures a good hold while still adapting to differentbody typesFLAT WAISTBANDEnsures a good hold of the boardshorts when fallinginto the waves.#### Wave resistanceWhile surfing, whether it's due to duck diving or a wipe out it is not easy toreposition your boardshorts because they slide down your buttocks... Sochoosing the correct waistband becomes essential. Preferably an elasticated orsemi-elasticated waistband with a drawstring or a flat waistband for a betterhold.#### Reduced chafingIt is surely the most important criteria. It is common for the boardshorts orits seams to chafe. Our boardshorts are designed, both in terms of the shapesoffered and the assembly methods, to limit chafing as much as possible duringpractice time.#### Quick dryingIt is quite uncomfortable to feel the sand sticking to your boardshortsbecause they are still soaked with water. For this reason, choose a""Stretch"" component which evacuates water more quickly.#### LengthChoosing long boardshorts only really depends on your preference. However youshould know that the shorter your shorts are the greater the freedom ofmovement. The length 16 inches is equal to a length of 41 cm in an average Lsize#### PocketsThe Hendaia boardshorts come with a back pocket with a eyelet to effectivelydrain sand and water.#### WaistbandThe Hendaia boardshorts come with a fully elasticated waistband which willfavour adaptability to body shapes as well as staying up in the sea whenfalling in the waves.#### Sun protection: The essential equipment for boardshortsIn summer, when it is hot weather but cool in the water, surfers tend to maketheir surfing sessions longer without changing their equipment. The risk ofsunburn is therefore multiplied.Did you know?10 to 15% of UV reflects off ofthe water surface meaning that 40 to 95% penetrates through up to 25 cm underwater. This is why boardshorts combined with sun protection (UV top, etc.) arebecoming the essential equipment for warm water surfing.Discover our sunprotection 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, wecan design boardshorts and then on the same day test them directly in realusage conditions.Boardshorts that catch the waves with you! A new redesigned and upgraded modelwith a drawstring water-repellent fabric interior mesh and pocket to increasecomfort and to enjoy surfing.##### Stays in place in the wavesFully elasticated waistband with drawstring.##### Reduced chafingInner mesh to protect from rubbing and irritation##### Freedom of movementShort cut for free thigh movement when manoeuvring##### Quick dryingWater repellent fabric encourages quick drying and does not retain water.Our team of surfers has developed a pair of boardshorts that are perfectlysuited to surfing in warm water for sessions lasting up to 1H.