RUSTY HIGHBREED STRETCH BOARDSHORTS REVIEW [09.12.2010] Category: Boardshorts

Surf Boardshorts Product Review

RUSTY HIGHBREED STRETCH BOARDSHORTS

RRP: $89.95


PRO'S: Price. Lightweight and good stretch used throughout. Minimalistic velcro fly design.
CON'S: No real attention to detail. External velcro pocket.

BOARDSHORTS FEATURES OVERVIEW

   •   Four way recycled eco stretch
   •   Comfortable lycra fly
   •   Silicon laced drawcord
   •   Minimal velcro fly design

RUSTY HIGHBREED STRETCH BOARDSHORTS REVIEW

If you want to stand out from the crowd in the lineup then the Rusty Highbreed Stretch psychedelic patterned boarshorts (Jay Davies signature model) will make sure of that. As you've gauged these puppies fall under the $90 mark making them a little less damaging on the wallet, however they don't really offer (other than stretch) more features than a standard set of boardshorts. We liked the way the minimalist fly design eliminates almost all velcro to feel nice and gentle when freeballing for a few hours. The external pocket, sewn seems and large draw cord eyelets don't make these the most attractive technical boardshorts in the market. If however you're just after a pair of stretch boardshorts and want to save some dollars, then the Rusty highbreed stretch make for a good purchase.

RUSTY HIGHBREED STRETCH BOARDSHORTS TECH SPECS

Click the below images for more information on the technical aspects of the Rusty Highbreeds


 
SEAMS: Standard stitching used throughout. No use of seamless technology.

MATERIAL: Lightweight & comfortable on the skin. Fast drying.

STRETCH: Ultra four-way stretch (one of the best in the group) that will move into just about any position you throw at it.

OTHER: Using Rusty's patented 'ECO' stretch material, they're designed to minimise their impact on mother nature. Oh, and they throw in a wax comb combo (wax comb, bottle opener, fin key) so you feel you've got something extra.

RUSTY HIGHBREED STRETCH BOARDSHORTS STYLE:

LOGO PLACEMENT: Small embroidered logo on the leg that's fine, however it's the big 'RUSTY' logo on the pocket that's out of place.
PANELS: No attention to detail here. They're on the baggy side with no curves or shape.
LENGTH: Mid knee





TESTERS QUOTES:

"I'm not crazy about the design, but each to their own. The Rusty highbreed stretch boardshorts are stretchy and feel good on, but the pocket design is from the 90's. Skating around the place with a phone and wallet wasn't a great experience in these guys, and I didn't feel too safe having mullah notes in the pocket while surfing." - COLT

"Very nice psychedelic theme (I like it!). Good eco-stretch. Unfortunately the fold over pocket is so three years ago.." - BEZZA

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