MEC Quarter Knickers

Not many years ago, I was mocked openly for wearing knickers about town. Gladly, attitudes have come around and they are more widely available. This spring I dished out for these MEC Quarter knickers and I'm glad I did. This is my sixth pair of long shorts and these might be my fav. They are a riding short pure and simple, with articulated knees and roomy crotch. Whisper light and stretchy with a two position top button for letting it out a bit. The rear waist features additional webbing for a U-lock. The front slash pockets are zippered, but mysteriously missing are the mid-thigh pockets. Great short, so it may be too late in the season to find any more.

PRICE $65 CDN

Sugoi RSR Short

I would have to say these are my running shorts. Not because I adore them, but because they are versatile with slash pockets in back and one inside. Of course running is not something to do with a pocketful of change, but occasionally there is something small that needs to come with. They're available in three colours, blue, black and grey. They are cut long and loose in the leg for the longer tan line and they have a mesh insert. The liner does ride up a bit, but nothing's perfect.

PRICE $45 CDN

BILLABONG All Day Boardshorts

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Shorts so light, I forgot I had them on. That's what happened with these shorts on their trial run in Waikoloa. They fit unlike other boardshorts in my drawer because of their four-way stretch. They have unbelievable fit and comfort, they repel water like a ducks' back but still have all the regular features I expect in a water garment. Velcro fly, tie top drawstring, key lanyard and velcro single pocket.
I was also drawn to the solid vibrant colours of this line, because I've lived through the '80's I don't need to do it again.

PRICE $45-55

Sugoi Square Leg trunks

I have never been a shorty wearing kinda guy, but I picked up these trunks as my back-ups. Nothing is worse than going to the pool, and realizing your suit is in wash or hanging to dry on the deck chair. So two pairs is really better than one.

These little numbers have won me over. They are super durable, made from what Sugoi calls "Poly swim fabric", and have really stood up on my long term test. They honestly look they just came off the rack. They are still more or less my second pair of trunks, but as my primary pair fade and sag, the Sugoi square leg swim shorts are moving up to take over.

A recommended buy.

FEATURES 

flat seams

three inch inseam

prelaced stretch drawsting and front jock-style liner.

PRICE

about $40 CDN.

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