Surf and skate clothing brands and styles are simply a product of the larger scope of surf history and indicative of the current surf and skate culture. Surfing began hundreds of years ago by the Polynesian people, and began finding popularity in the early 1900's. By the 1950's and 1960's, surfing became a part of pop culture when the sport hit America and was emblazoned on the silver screen.
The surfing values typically revolve around community, fellowship, kindness, and cooperation. Some extreme surfers have created communities with these core values surrounding their own rituals, gatherings, and basic functions.
More mainstream ideals about the surf lifestyle simply see it as casual, laid back and friendly, noted by eclectic jewelry, and casual clothing such as men's boardshorts, cotton dresses, and beadwork.
But this culture clearly goes beyond just surf clothing and boarding competitions. It has its own music history and slang terms, and many surfing enthusiasts, in the laid-back, pay it forward mentality, are happy to share their love of the sport and the mindset with the more mainstream audience it has found.
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Men's boardshorts were originally designed to better suit the avid surfer by offering some features that were lacking in regular swimming trunks. Boardshorts have no liner, which was found bothersome by many surfers because it would become bunched in the waves. They also typically have a lace-up or Velcro fastener, as opposed to the classic elastic waistband, and many styles feature an internal pocket that closes with Velcro to hold keys or cash.
Because they are designed with water sports in mind, surf and skate clothing brands such as Billabong, Quicksilver, and Ocean Pacific typically make their boardshorts from quick drying, breathable materials. They are now popular with avid surfers and beachgoers alike.
For women's land sports and running, you can't go wrong with Nike Tempo shorts. Tylers carries athletic clothing in a vast assortment of color combinations to suit your personal style or match team colors. Tylers also carries the Livestrong Nike Tempo shorts that feature the signature yellow band.
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