Many friends often ask me where I find and buy cheap board shorts because I have a whole wardrobe full of them. I tell them that it is really not that difficult to get cheap ones as discount board shorts are often made available by shops and retailers all over the place. Even if you were to be on a deserted island, there would probably be one by the beach to hawk you his new boardies are a marked down price.
It is important to get your board shorts at discount prices. If you end up paying normal retail or marked up prices, they will not be cheap boardshorts and can quickly add up to a large amount spent on casual sporting wear. While they provide very convenient choices for water sports or activities, or during seasons when the weather is warm and demands less covering up in order to feel cooler, it does not mean having to spend all your money on them. One of the best ways to spend less on boardies is to simply get the ones from the less popular or recognisable brands. Going for surf shorts from Billabong and Rip Curl might make you in with the surf crowd at the beach, but you might have to end up spending even more time at home with your pockets empty.
Finding out where to buy your inexpensive board shorts can only mean having a wider selection when deciding which design to wear for an informal function or casual outing like a party or beach carnival. That is the purpose of the popular attire as they allow you to make use of them in a variety of occasions and situations. Of course, they may be difficult to find in shops and retailers during the winter and autumn months when the cooler climates set in, but it is impossible to miss them during summer especially. The multi-functional nature of board shorts also means that many brands like Roxy, Hurley, Oakley, Billabong, Rip Curl and more are all well received by men and women as well as the younger crowd including children. Cheap junior size board shorts are all the rage right now.
Getting your board shorts at low prices can be done in a variety of ways and methods. I often drop by the malls to find out if any surf shops or those specific surf brands like Billabong or Hurley are having sales. You will find many new and old board short designs that are going on the cheap. Normal retail prices can be a bit too much for the casual buyer, but with discounts and sales, there are no shortages of inexpensive board shorts offered by these brand names. If you are not too much of a brand watcher, then more common surfwear is always available everywhere. There are also many factory outlets that will be selling designs that are past the season and therefore able to go at really cheap prices. These factory outlets, along with the brand stores like Rip Curl and Roxy, will often have clearance sales that are set up to sel as many of their past season designs as possible, so you will get many bargains in such situations. I also do a substantial of my purchases from Internet stores and shops that allow me to buy cheap board shorts online. The range of products and brands of boardshorts online is amazing. I have never had trouble getting the specific design, colour and size regardless they be from Billabong, Roxy, O Neill or Hurley. Other brands can be found too and another advantage these online shops have is that they can often be even cheaper than discount sales at retail stores or factory outlets. I have heard that the low operating costs of these online board short stores allow them to pass the savings on to the consumer.
Uses for Cheap Board Shorts
What can you do with your board shorts that you got for a discount? I have already stated above and in earlier articles and they include the usual suspects like having a great sunny day out at the beach, swimming, surfing, wakeboarding – you name it, you can do it in the water. If you prefer to keep dry, there are of course things like having a fun party at the beach, pool or even just within your own home. You will not look out of place sporting a pair of swim shorts, even better when you look hip and trendy at the same without spending a fortune on them. It is probably even more true for men’s board shorts because many of our other types of fashion apparel are in similar form or shape.
I have always enjoyed wearing boardies simply because they are very comfortable, easy to move around in and quite suitable for many occasions. These swim shorts really help to keep you cool and that is really important when the weather is hot or the sun is especially grimy out at the beach.
Getting Cheap Board Shorts Online
These are some of the online stores or places that I usually get my cheap board shorts from. I search or stake out for discounts or sales which they offer from time to time, be it a one time clearance or specific designs from various brands. Of course you will need to comparison shop around to get the best deal for yourself. Many of them may offer free shipping as well, be it for a short promotional period or all the time. That will lead to more savings for you when getting your favourite pair of surf boardies.
Amazon.com
Without doubt one of the best Internet stores to get really good bargains on boardshorts. They also stock all the major brands so sometimes when I am lazy or really cannot make it for the sales at the physical locations, I try to pick mine up from Amazon’s own promotions. Furthermore they usually provide free shipping which is actually better than you traveling to the mall to get the same pair! When it comes to men’s, women’s or junior swim shorts, they probably have them all.
Filed under Board Shorts, Roxy, Surf Shorts, Swim Shorts by on Mar 5th, 2010. 1 Comment. 
Why board shorts? What makes you so crazy about them? Many friends and family of mine have asked me these questions and certainly I understand where they are coming from. On the surface, board shorts do not look much different from a pair of bermudas or trousers that are cut at knee length. Many pajamas are even reduced to under the knee for children, to prevent them from slipping or tripping over pants that are too long. Thus it is no surprise that boardshorts are often mistaken for these clothes. But a few dissenting opinions do not mean that they are irrelevant. Far from that in fact, they are one of the most popular fashionwears to exist right now, especially with those frequenting beaches or similar spots.
Board shorts, or surf shorts as they might otherwise be known as, have a wide variety of designs, shapes and sizes. They are popular with both mean and women, children of all ages. That is one great thing about boardies and that is they look good on anyone, be it the young or old, male or female. If you can picture knee length trousers or shorts (since they exist smack right in the middle!) but without the tacky designs that the boring former or plain latter are like, then that is what you will get. They are often lightweight in material but durable in actual design and make. Board shorts are used both as a fashion wear and also for heavyweight sports and activities like surfing, swimming, wakeboarding and more. Surfers and wakeboarders are primarily the ones who indulge in them and it has become something of a fashion badge for individuals who participate in water sports. There might also be individuals who are a little heavier set who worry about the suitability of such clothes for them. In fact, there are plenty of great plus size board shorts that are designed for the bigger men and women. They make them look more flattering and the weight is often not an issue at all. Take a look at this for example – the lady still looks great and compact. The design of the boardie will make a lot of difference plus size or not, of course.
In truth, I also wear lots of board shorts in the public nowhere near water or the beach. Have you seen their designs? They look really fashionable and cool! I might not go for the really flashy ones yet, and many of my boardshorts are in one colours like fully black, red or green. They still look great, especially if you know how to match them with other simple casual outfits like short sleeve shirts. They are also really comfortable to be in, being short and allowing you to have greater flexibility of movement. Men love them, and so do women who can also flaunt their sexy legs and figures in a smart boardie.
The different brands that have become synonymous with board shorts are mostly the ones that are associated with surf sports and equipement. The most popular ones are definitely Hurley, Roxy, Billabong, Oakley, Rip Curl, O Neill, Volcom, Quiksilver and more. I personally have an expansive wardrobe filled with Roxy and Hurley boardshorts as they are value for money, with technologically advanced designs that make surfing and wakeboarding much smoother and safer, and you can get loads of cheap boardshorts online nowadays at surfwear shops or typical fashion stores. Not to mention I look really good in them when out at the mall or on a hot date. One of the easiest fashion tips I can give for women’s board shorts is for a black plain design with perhaps some small fancy or colourful logo on the side at the bottom. Always sure to make the lady look hip and smart at the same time.
So where and when can you wear boardshorts? They are definitely a must have on the beach. Imagine wearing long running pants to a place where you are supposed to get a tan or a dip in the ocean. Hot. Now imagine wearing a simple pair of shorts to the same place. Not cool. Some might choose to go straight in their swimming trunks. But those might be too simple or simply unflattering. Why not just put on a common Hurley or Billabong board short and off you go looking not out of place and totally cool at the same time. Some hot lady or guy might even check you out depending of course. The best thing about boardshorts is that they are made for you to GO INTO THE WATER! So if you want to swim, there is no need to switch to trunks or, worse still, a pair of swimming shorts! These surfing shorts are also made with material that dry fast and you will not feel bogged down by waterlogged shorts after your time in the sea. It is a key reason why they are a fixture with surfers and wakeboarders.
Apart from the beach, obviously you can have them at swimming pools of any nature. I do not always go out to the beach since sometimes I have work to do. But a dip in the pool is necessary for me to keep in shape while having time away from the stress of everyday life. I simply wear a pair of boardshorts and off I go. Simple, easy to wear and change around in, and even better I can wear them proudly and still look good on my way to the pool. They are casual wear and sports attire all in one. I like it that board shorts are always very comfortable due to the clothing material used, really light so you don’t feel like your lower body is weighed down, very airy (no need to elaborate), and after the swim, they dry fast so you can just give them a quick wash to get rid of the chlorine and then off you go again, be it to the mall next or back home. No need to pack extra clothes, if you get what I mean. And with the economy what it is at the moment, finding and buying boardies cheap is often not an issue and could be one of the best clothings to spend on without burning a hole in your wallet.
Other than the places where you are going to spend considerable time in water and basking under the sun, you can just about wear board shorts to anywhere, apart from places or events where they demand that you are all preened and primed in smart attire. Those I rarely attend and it would be funny to be decked in a flashy pair of surf shorts when attending a wedding or sombre event like a funeral. But anywhere else – the mall, out for a walk in the park, visiting friends, going to simple informal social events, you name it, you will not look out of place with boardies. Of course, be sure your design matches the occasion. For parties where things are informal and casual I might wear something more outlandish. If I do not want the attention then simple colours might suffice. I also prefer to wear slightly shorter boardshorts for my occasional jogs or walks. Those that are beyond the knees would make it slightly harder to run in, so I have some which are shorter, but not as short as gawky and nerdy running shorts! Those are definitely a no-no for me. Obviously I like to look good and feel good at the same time while making sure I do not have to spend a fortune due to the easy availability of cheap board shorts. If you have not already noticed, any activity that requires you to move in a variety of ways, stretching and all that will be ideal with boardshorts. Surfers for example often have to deal with large waves and water currents that might drag them around and impose drag and friction on their clothing, thus board shorts are made and designed with these factors in mind, making them more flexible and easier to deal with heavy waves for example when worn.
Filed under Board Shorts by on Mar 1st, 2010. 1 Comment.
Welcome to Board Shorts Galore! I’ve always found a shortage of quality sites about board shorts, whether they be concerning designs, latest fashions, latest trends that are always present in and define boardshorts, the various brands that are coming out with the coolest surf shorts, their prices be they expensive or cheap, or simply news about the surf wear that we surfers and beach goers find a must have in our wardrobe when going out for a dip or surf by the sea. This is the purpose of Board Shorts Galore and I hope to satisfy all my aims to bring this beach fashion attire to the masses and other like-minded lovers of it.
Some of you might think that these surf shorts can only be worn or well complemented on a well toned physique. This cannot be more wrong. I have had weight issues from young and there are times when my bodyfat will fluctuate wildly. Needless to say there are quite a number of plus size board shorts that are occupying part of my beachwear wardrobe. This is only natural since not everyone can afford to go out and exercise or have fun at the beach all the time. There will be times when I’ll be stuck at work and under stress, pigging out or enjoying my share of great food. That will bust my fat levels and love handles will grow. Those are the times when the plus size board shorts are taken out and worn, maybe just at home since I might be slightly embarrassed! During winter you can expect your weight to increase to if you eat a lot to compensate for the heat loss. I suppose I’m quite a good customer for fashion retailers then especially for men’s wear.
I’ll probably talk more about certain brands of board shorts since I have a preference for a few including Roxy, Hurley and Billabong. Not all the fancy designs are ideal. Sometimes it has to go hand in hand with your own personality or quirks. I might look at personal moods too on the day. Simple colours like a plain blue or black board short might be my favourite for the day if I’m feeling sombre. Other times a bright yellow or polka dot pair of knee length boardies might be more suitable if I’m looking to set the beach alight. But one thing is for sure – I prefer them all to be of quality design and material. The features and stitching must all be top class because that’s what needed if you want to do heavy duty surfing.
Filed under Board Shorts by on Feb 26th, 2010. 2 Comments.