The High Performance Boardshort Is The Surf Industry’s Biggest Crime

By 2018, we will stop talking about the high-performance boardshort. Stretch will retire; comfort will remain. Like the wetsuit, the boardshort–as far as tech goes–has reached its pinnacle. Next year’s model will be more of the same. 

But don’t be glum! Summer is in full swing in the Northern Hemisphere. It’s hot, the water’s warm and the waves are occasionally fun. But, who cares how good the surf is? Surfing in trunks is life’s greatest joy! And, style comes in many flavours. So we introduce you to our ripping arrangement: A collection of boardies that are sworn to make you boost higher and carve harder. 

So, here’s another selection of Stab endorsed trunks to line the beach, pool, catch the condensation from the bottom of your Mojito with… Or better yet, perform in. 

Tribong x Airlite Boardshort by Billabong

Phantom JJF 3 Maps Elite Boardshort by Hurley

Macaw Mod Boardshort by Volcom

HyperFreak Hydro Boardshort by O’Neill

Origin Trunk by Outerknown

New Wave Highline 19 Boardshort by Quiksilver

Bruce Warp Plus Boardshort by RVCA

NF Rising Swell Boardshort by Vans

Spaced Diver 20″ Boardshort by Vissla

Hyperfreak Basis Boardshort by O’Neill