Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 What's a moderately fashionable suit that doesn't balloon up when taking off? My back has too many recently-herniated discs for suits that fill with water, but I'd like to wear something from at least the most recent twenty years... Also durability is important. I wanna wear these for the NEXT twenty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 Billabong Plantum X quad stretch. They're made with polyester and spandex. Most companies have similar products as well. Plan on spending $50+ a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller rq0013 Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 oniell hyper freaks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller scoke Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 selling these as fast as they can make them: http://www.eaglesports.com/boardshortsswimwear.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old MS Accout Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Speedo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 27, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 Thanks all. Why are the Eagle ones $20 cheaper? Obviously I'd prefer to spend less money, but a 40% price difference seems worth asking about. If those are just as good, I can see why they are selling fast! Also: Anyone have any info on sizing for a given brand? The last time I bought some Superfreaks (years ago), I had to get them in 32 even though my actual waist is between 33 and 34. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 When I first saw this thread I'm thinking Goode has a new product, PowerSuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Than_Bogan Posted June 27, 2011 Author Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 Should I even ask what the PowerSuit enhances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 I really like the Quicksilver ones with the Diamond Dobby treatment on the inside. They aren't cheap but are comfortable. I have a couple I wore most of last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted June 27, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted June 27, 2011 From 2010 Western Regionals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller gjohnson Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 @Than Bogan The Eagle shorts most likely aren't made with materials that stretch. I'll never buy a pair of board shorts that aren't made to stretch. You'll never have the water parachute again. Billabong, O'neill, Rip Curl, Rusty, Hurley make them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller ski6jones Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 @richarddoane And I thought I was kidding!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KM Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Do you mean swim trunks?...........................Girls wear bathing suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck_Dickey Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Most big name brands have "slims or skinny" versions that don't balloon up. Also in the stretchy materials. You may not see them in the stores but sure to find them online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted June 27, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 27, 2011 Hyperfreaks are the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller davemac Posted June 28, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2011 Than, I sent you a PM. I'm local to you and have a new pair of 34 black/white Hyperfreaks w/ tags if you are interested (bought this winter, but dropped 15lbs so they won't fit me). Blue Light special (half price). IMO, the Hyperfreaks seem pretty true to size...if anything, maybe only just a smidge large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 28, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted June 28, 2011 Shoot I just buy plain ole K-mart off the rack board shorts! 4 pairs for $30 on close out table. They look just like the spendy billa-bonk or sho-neil and the Crusty's. even look like the slip-curl . Some of them even come with bottle openers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klinger Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 I have tried the target version also, but they are not of the same quality. IMO, it is worth it to spend the money on a few pairs that you like and are comfortable. They will last for a long time. The target ones I had fell apart within a few months. I personally like Rip-Curl, Hurley, and Jet-Pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller PBD Posted June 28, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2011 I just got a couple of pairs of Hurley System 120's for Father's Day and they are super comfortable with no ballooning. But they are real pricy. They appear to run a little large so buy them one size smaller than you usually wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted June 28, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 28, 2011 Everyone gave me grief about the Minnesotan wearing a shorty wetsuit at a tourney in Pensacola. I hate ballooning, and I ski sites w/short set-ups at home so no time to re-adjust before pull out. I found drastic difference in cut of the various brands such that I won't order online. Some 32's fit like 34's, others are for some anorexic wakeboarder in the legs and butt. I gotta try 'em on live to be sure they fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lagdawg Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I love stretchy board shorts, and usually I try to make sure they have 4 way stretch. I recently bought some Body Glove board shorts that have 4 way stretch and are pretty nice for around $25 at TJ Maxx. The fabric is a little thin on them though. Yesterday I was able to find a killer deal on some Oniell Super Freaks and Hyper Freaks from killerdana.com. If you look you can also find a 20% off coupon code you can use and bring the price down further. I think I ended up paying $32 each. The oniell Freaks are probably the best shorts I have tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 29, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted June 29, 2011 So intrigued by "stretchy" board shorts, I just stopped by TJMax to see if they had them. Never had, seen or heard of these. Found the only pair they had. All others.. normal material. Alpinestars Tech boardshorts. I looked them up. Ridiculously expensive $66pair. Alpinestar.com. I paid $14. Worth the risk. They stretch like crazy. Reminds me of cycle shorts material or Underarmer material. Will see how they work. My complaint with most is the ballooning with water when getting up out of the water..huge drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skinut Posted June 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2011 I prefer Birthday Suits. They're free and you'll never have to remember to throw them in with your gear. I'm not sure if they meet your requirement for being fashionable. Definitely entertaining, just not fashionable. Just make sure you apply extra sun screen! Oh, and watch out for fish, water fowl, or boat spray! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted June 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2011 go with a stretch material, they're lightweight, don't hold the water, dry faster, and nowadays companies make them more durable. Hyperfreak's from Oneill, Reef has some nice style ones, and Billabong has some as well. I always down size an inch on the waist size, as they stretch and will start to fall off if you get your normal pants waist size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 29, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted June 29, 2011 Ok just skied for the first time in stretchy board shorts and wow they are great. They do not ballon up with water at all when getting up. I had my wife take out some of the billow in 2 pair of regular BillaBong shorts and at times even they catch water but not these. Not sure I'd shell out $66 which was retail but I'll keep hunting TJmax, Marshels and Ross. Will not buy anything that's not stretch. Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Boody Posted June 29, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 29, 2011 Whatever you do stay away from elastic waistband shorts, chicks don't dig em at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller LeonL Posted June 30, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2011 The key is the material. Can't verbally describe it, but if you feel the material is must be soft. Go in a store and feel several brands/styles and you'll feel the difference. Soft material won't parachute, stiffer? will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller3536 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 You all sound like a bunch of women talking about shopping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted June 30, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted June 30, 2011 Man card still in tact. Just part of the equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxroads Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Nothing complicates my attempt to ski more than ballooning shorts. They turn my disposition downright irritable. I have a pair of old favorites that need replacing. I tried several new pair that ballooned significantly and I ended up skiing in my Under Armour underwear that day (yes I have pictures to prove it and yes the water was freezing cold that day :) I'll try to round up some of the Hyperfreaks this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller GAJ0004 Posted June 30, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2011 Just regular swim trunks under wetsuit shorts. I have torn up too many from crashes and wipeouts before putting on wetsuit shorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller MattP Posted June 30, 2011 Baller Share Posted June 30, 2011 @brent forget mandawaka I'm all about 69 slam. www.69slam.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted July 2, 2011 Share Posted July 2, 2011 Just got the hyperfreaks. Will ski them tonight. Pricey, but the fit seems .good and I'm bringing the sexy now. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller unksskis Posted July 2, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 2, 2011 sure hope you down sized 1" size. they are like a lifejacket, they'll get bigger once they're wet, and will stretch out a little. Like them super snug in the store trying them on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxroads Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I skied in hyperfreaks Monday for the first time and also made my first full pass at 30 mph (remember I'm a greenhorn). Coincidence??? They were as advertised, no ballooning, and it felt like I was skiing in my birthday suit. I'm sold on them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Horton Posted July 5, 2011 Administrators Share Posted July 5, 2011 I can not believe you guys are still talking about your trunks. Goode ★ HO Syndicate ★ KD Skis ★ MasterCraft ★ PerfSki Radar ★ Reflex ★ S Lines ★ Stokes Drop a dime in the can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skidawg Posted July 5, 2011 Baller Share Posted July 5, 2011 @bx roads, throw in a bos hat and you will get more bouys, just ask shane H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted July 5, 2011 Baller_ Share Posted July 5, 2011 Clint your such a slave to fashion! Sorry we could not make the trip north, both Scott and I had prior engagements that we had no clue about, You know! The hand bags!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bxroads Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 Jody, I didn't figure Scott could get away with it, given his limited time at home. Maybe this Sunday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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