The Stab Best Boardies Questionaire Question Title * 1. How important is a pair of boardshorts in your life? Gawd, is this even a question? I give it a little thought. Yeah, it’s pretty important to get surfing boardshorts right. I’ve been strategising my quiver of boardshorts for months and I will dominate the pool party, the beach and the ocean in them. OK Question Title * 2. What is the proper length for boardshorts? 18 inch 19 inch 20 inch 17 or higher (I’m a thigh guy!) OK Question Title * 3. What was the best era for boardshorts? 60s 70s 80s 90/00s Right now OK Question Title * 4. The single worst attribute to a pair of trunks? Zipper Fly Mesh Underwear Liner Lack of pockets Translucent when wet. Elastic waistband and the dangers of handy friends. OK Question Title * 5. Does boardshort length change for you between ocean and pool? One for all. Shorter by the pool, longer in the ocean. Shorter in the ocean, longer by the pool. Are you guys really asking these fucking questions? OK Question Title * 6. What’s most important? The comfort. The Aesthetic. The reliability. The price. Bit of everything. OK Question Title * 7. Are you loyal to one brand? Yes, I mostly buy one brand. No, I whore myself between all brands. OK Question Title * 8. If you're loyal to one brand, what company holds your heart? OK Question Title * 9. How often do you buy a new pair? I buy a new pair every season. I buy a few pairs throughout the year. I’ve been wearing the same boardies since 2012. OK Question Title * 10. Let’s talk stretch. If they don’t stretch to my ankles they don’t perform. Canvas is fine by me. A little stretch is nice. Whatever John John Florence thinks. OK Question Title * 11. How important is the price? Anything over $70 I’m not buying $60 is the sweet spot Depends on the boardshorts If they’re Saint Laurent, I’ll pay $725. OK Question Title * 12. At any given time, how many pairs do you keep in rotation? A man only needs one pair of boardies. 2 to 3 a season gets the job done More than 5, less than 10. A man cannot have too many boardshorts (10+) OK Question Title * 13. Enter your email here for your chance to win a lifetime supply of boardies OK DONE