Boys Board Shorts
Not only do men wear board shorts, but boys board shorts are worn as well. Almost every style of the men’s board shorts comes in boys board shorts. Most little boys start to swim and surf around the age of four. The price can vary anywhere from $10 dollars to $50 dollars, give or take, but that is about the average pricing. The most popular prints for boys board shorts with the youngest guys tend to have some sort of cartoon printed on them. Spiderman, Cars, Transformers, and things of that nature are prime examples. For the boys who are a little bit older they may take interest in the Hawaiian prints or the neon yellows or greens that the older men are wearing. Sizes for boys board shorts are pretty similar to any other pair of pants or shorts a consumer purchases. The sizes run in even numbers for instance 20, 22, and 24 are prime examples. It important to measure yourself properly if you are purchasing them over the internet or remember to try them on while you are still in the store, because most store policies do not allow returns on boys board shorts once you have taken them home. The typical material used for boys board shorts is nylon, polyester, cotton, or spandex. Those materials are very durable for young surfers yet also light weight enough for them to move easier in the water. The most common features parents look for when purchasing board shorts for their children is breathable materials, waterproof, and a pair that will quickly dry. For the toddler’s age group you want to investigate a little better on the materials used in the board shorts to make sure they are non toxic, sense toddlers and infants tend to put anything in their mouths. Boys board shorts also come in plus sizes in case that is a concern. You can search the internet for reviews and comments by consumers to get the best products for your money and to know if there are any recalls on certain items. Most kids board shorts come with a Velcro band for the waist to secure the suit properly and easily.
Board Shorts Swimwear
Another alternative for the board shorts swim wear are the volley trunks. The volley trunks are a very nice item to wear while working out, swimming, wake boarding, and pretty much anything that requires a lot of movement, because they are very comfortable to wear. Most of the volley trunks which are very similar to board shorts swim wear come with pockets and are a good length for the majority of consumers. Another type of suit boys can wear, which is typically worn by more Europeans is the Speedo look. It does not have any leg protection and is basically covering the same area as a pair of regular old school underwear would. However I would not recommend this look, the child most likely would get made fun of and aside from making a huge fashion no-no, the board shorts swim wear is more ideal for an active child due to the safety needs being met. Those safety needs range from their legs being protected by things in the ocean or any other water that could scratch their legs, to the ultraviolet rays the sun produces. Having longer shorts, in my opinion are a must especially for the younger ones. Plus always remember that the sun’s rays are strongest between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Another tip to remember is sun screened labeled over 30 SPF is just a marketing gimmick. There is no such thing as a sun screen that is SPF 100. Anything over 30 just has to be reapplied more, so if you are debating whether or not to go with the sun screen of 25 SPF for $7.99 verse a sun screen of 80 SPF for $14.99, go with the cheaper one. It works the same and you will have money left over. Also if you are environmentally conscious take note that there are seven different types of green friendly sun screens. If you are curious and want to purchase these sun screens you can either search the internet or ask a sales associate at your local grocery store. Basically when you look on the back of the sun screen bottle if there are a lot of words you cannot pronounce or recognize and they do not sound like they come from plants then odds area it’s not an environment friendly lotion. If you are curious and want to know more about board shorts swim wear for your little tikes there are tons of websites pumped full of knowledge about where you can purchase and what types of materials and ingredients are used. I do think that paying a little extra for the safety of your child is well worth it though.