310 Dekka - Black/Red
- Made in USA
- machine washable
- Lifetime warranty
The 3-second version
- Two-layer nylon construction with triple-reinforced seams throughout
- Water-repellent SurfNyl fabric that dries faster than cotton blends
- Wax pocket, button fly, and drainage grommets for utility in the water
- No stretch fabric requires sizing up from usual pant size
- Short length sits above the knee
- Hang dry only, no tumble drying
Why it's on GiftsFeed
Dual-Layer Boardshorts Built for Heavy Use and a Lifetime Guarantee
Most boardshorts today use a single layer of stretchy nylon blend that feels light and moves easily, but thins out after a season of salt and sun. This design takes the opposite approach: two full layers of stiff, water-shedding nylon, stitched together with the kind of reinforcement you see in industrial gear. It is heavier, it does not give, and it does not wear out.
That matters if you are in the water often enough that replacing trunks every year adds up, or if you want something you can repair rather than replace. The fixed sizing and lack of stretch make fit less forgiving, but the tradeoff is a trunk that keeps its shape and does not sag or balloon after repeated use.
Good gift when
- Surfers who prioritize durability over lightweight performance fabrics
- People who want one pair of trunks that lasts years instead of seasons
- Anyone tired of boardshorts that fade, stretch out, or split at the seams
- Buyers who value American manufacturing and repairable construction
Skip it if The fabric has no stretch at all, so fit is unforgiving and you must size up from your usual waist measurement—check the chart carefully or expect a return.
Specs
- Length
- Short (above knee)
- Shell Fabric
- 100% SurfNyl nylon
- Lining Fabric
- 100% SurfNyl nylon
- Construction
- Double and triple-needle reinforced seams
- Fly Type
- Button
- Drainage
- Nickel-plated grommets
- Pockets
- Wax pocket
- Fabric Origin
- Milled and dyed in the USA
- Manufacturing
- Sewn in the USA
- Warranty
- Lifetime guarantee
- Care
- Machine wash cold separately, gentle cycle, hang dry only
What's included
- One pair of boardshorts
If you're giving it
- You'll need their size
Requires careful sizing—the non-stretch fabric means you must size up from usual pant measurements, so check the chart or know the recipient's true waist size.
The details
These boardshorts put durability first. Each pair uses two complete layers of water-resistant nylon, sewn together with double and triple-needle stitching at every seam. The result is a trunk that handles repeated contact with wax, sand, and saltwater without thinning or splitting where single-layer shorts typically fail.
The fabric is a proprietary nylon called SurfNyl that sheds water and dries faster than cotton or cotton blends. It has no stretch, which means the fit is fixed—what you button is what you get, both in the water and after a dozen washes. That lack of give also means the material holds its shape season after season.
A single wax pocket sits on the exterior for bar storage. The fly uses buttons rather than velcro or elastic, and nickel-plated grommets allow drainage without fabric-tearing eyelets. The short length sits above the knee, keeping fabric out of the way during paddling or quick direction changes.
You size up from your usual pant measurement because the fabric does not stretch to accommodate. A 32-inch waist in chinos typically needs a 33 or 34 here. The brand provides a sizing chart that maps true waist measurements to trunk sizes.
Every pair is cut, sewn, and finished in the United States using fabric milled domestically. The lifetime guarantee covers construction defects and structural failure, not normal wear or accidental damage.
California-made surf trunks with double fabric construction and reinforced seams, sized for function over fashion
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Questions
- Do these boardshorts have any stretch to them?
- No. The SurfNyl fabric has no stretch at all, so the fit is fixed and does not give. You need to size up from your normal pant size—typically one to two inches depending on fit preference. The brand provides a sizing chart that maps true waist measurements to trunk sizes.
- What does the lifetime guarantee cover?
- The guarantee covers construction defects and structural failures like seam separation or fabric tearing at stress points. It does not cover normal wear from use, fading, accidental damage, or issues caused by improper care like machine drying.
- Can I put these in the dryer?
- No. The care instructions specify hang dry only. Machine drying can damage the fabric and void the warranty.
- What is the wax pocket used for?
- The wax pocket is a small exterior pocket designed to hold a bar of surf wax, keeping it accessible while you are in the water or on the beach.
- How do these compare to lighter, stretchy boardshorts?
- These are heavier and stiffer because they use two layers of non-stretch nylon instead of a single layer of stretchy blend. They are built for durability and long-term shape retention rather than lightweight feel or flexibility. The tradeoff is trunks that last much longer but require more careful sizing.
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