As spring has sprung and warm temperatures return, most of us winter-weary guys are frothing for some warm-water surfs or a much-needed vacation full of SUP, swimming, and kayaking. No matter what your motives are for taking on some killer water sports this spring and summer, a guaranteed way to get stoked before heading out on the water is to get a new pair of swim trunks.
Whether you’re planning a cross-channel paddle or just lying on the sand and catching some rays, you’ll need a pair of top-quality swim trunks that’ll perform no matter your stoke. We gathered the newest and coolest styles to start your off right.
Best Swim Trunks for Water Sports
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1. Bluesmiths Spartan Board Shorts
Designed and tested in Maui, these board shorts blend form and function. Made with luxurious four-way stretch fabric by Schoeller of Switzerland and water-repellent fabric technology, these are one of the most high-tech and sophisticated shorts in our line-up. They’re equipped with PaddleSaver, a patented toggle that allows you to attach your paddle securely to shorts while swimming; other notable features include an engineered fly (with no metal parts) and recycled, non-corrosive zippers.