The best option to wear under your boardshorts is the watermen shorts boardshort liners, but you can also wear boardshorts with or without regular underwear.
- Wearing nothing can lead to a rash and/or exposure (whoops!);
- Wet underwear intensifies rashes and can negatively affect your health;
- Watermen Shorts are fast drying, provide compression, and also guarantee you’ll be rash free;
For ladies it’s a bit simpler because women’s shorts are generally only used in watersports such as surfing or wakeboarding, or worn by female lifeguards doing rescues and patrols, and their existing one-piece swimsuit bottoms work great underneath.
To sum it up, men’s options are to wear boardshorts without underwear (which is risky), with boxers or briefs, or with watermen compression shorts.
A watermen is born with a unique relationship with the ocean. The salt pumps through our veins, the currents set the rhythm for our heart. We speak a special language of tides, winds, and swell reports. One thing we don’t talk about is what we are rocking underneath our boardshorts. It’s just not a typical conversation for watermen to have with one another. Here at Original Watermen, we literally have gone “undercover” to find out what do watermen wear under their board shorts. Remember, men’s boardshorts are different from swim trunks in several ways, including not having a built-in liner.
It’s common to wear nothing under your boardshorts, but going bare under board shorts is not a wise choice if you’re preparing to put in a long day in and out of the water. Rashes are one of a watermen’s worst enemy and just not worth the risk. Rashes are caused by wet fabric constantly rubbing on skin. Protecting your mast and sails is an important consideration to keep in mind when deciding how you want to gear up for a day on the water. So men, going bare underneath your boardshorts is best reserved for only those short-strike mission sessions since it’s the simplest way to gear up, and we support this option as long as you are wearing comfortable, quality stretch board shorts. If you are planning to spend a day seeking the unknown or pushing yourself to your limits, then get yourself some protection.
Are you going for a quick paddle/surf/swim/ride, or is your intention to seize the day?
Scroll down to find out how Watermen boardshort liners maximize comfort and prevent rashes, infection and odors.
Some men do wear boxers or briefs under their boardshorts, but this is the worst option of all. Wearing underwear under your boardshorts intensifies rashes and slows you down. It’s like swimming with your feet tied together or surfing with kelp around your leash. That might be manageable for a short time, but if you plan to have fun in the sun for more than a few hours your problems can get a whole lot worse.
Extended periods of moisture is hard on many things anyways, and likewise skin becomes more prone to infection when a wet bathing suit frequently rubs against it.
If you consider yourself a water enthusiast – aka a waterman – and you’re wearing underwear under your board shorts, stop now. We promise you there are no benefits in performance or style to wearing boxers or briefs underneath them.
The best option to wear under your boardshorts and meet both performance and comfort needs is the watermen shorts boardshort liners. These are effectively amphibious men’s compression shorts, specifically made as a liner. Boardshort liners keep your engine barnacle free. The specialized 4-way stretch ultra-soft, breathable Lycra® made from recycled fishing nets gives you comfortable and functional range-of-motion. No matter what motivates you to be in the water, our watermen shorts have you covered.
These boardshort liners also serve as a form of compression garment, optimizing your muscle performance and extending your activity all day long. And hey, when you’re not agonizing over irritating rashes you can focus better on technique, pace, breathing and your other skills.
This means more distance to swim or paddle, extra waves to ride or jump, new fish and lobster to catch, and of course plenty more good times to be had.
Original Watermen’s tried and tested performance-driven gear keeps up with the turn of the tides and the rise of the seas. It sails you through even the choppiest of waters. It’s important to dress appropriately. Do yourself a favor and wear boardshort liners specifically designed for watermen that go out and earn their salt. SHOP NOW!