BOARDSHORT OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS [22.04.2009] Category: Boardshorts

"The best of the best..."

Criteria
Awarded to the boardshort product that featured the most exciting design, appeal or innovation between January 1 and December 31, 2008.

And the nominees are...


(a) Angulator Mod by Volcom
Volcom Mod Tech represents performance-driven design, vibrant colours and bold graphics. Working with team riders input to ensure functionality and style in producing the best boardshorts on the market. Using amphibulator fabric technology, laser-cut mesh windows, modulator zip-fly, zip closed mesh lined cargo pocket. The works!

                       


(b) Metallica Limited Edition by Billabong
These embossed supreme suede boardies come with Metallica applique across the back and an all over yardage featuring some famous Metallica artwork. A sweet collaboration of brands, and some awesome promotional material. Check out the face on the chief, AI in the promo poster. Stoked....

           


(c) My Dog Spot by Quiksilver
Have you ever played Twister with twins?  Didn't think so.  The good news is that the 'My Dog Spot II' boardshorts are almost the same thing.  Sporting 100% dobby ripstop, neoprene fly and lycra under hems and front rise you'll be in positions you've only ever dreamed about.
 
                 


(d) Phantom® 120 by Hurley
The Phantom series perpetrates true performance by bringing revolutionary fabric technology to pinnacle athletes world wide. With extreme stretch ability and water repelling fabric, the Phantoms are a surfers best friend.

                 


(e) T.I.A by O’Neill
Details include O'neill's super fly waist closure, side pocket with a wax comb & fin key combo, along with embroidered and applique logo details.
     
         


mesurf's thoughts:
We can't believe the Rip Curl STL Hybrids didn't get a run? They're the most technical and well addressed boardies we have seen/reviewed to date. The award would be a lot better suited if split into two categories, (i)technical and (ii)design/appeal. We've noticed since the inception of the Hurley 'stretch' fabric it seems the rest of the crew have taken this innovation on board and surfers are loving it. On another note, the whole 'brand collaboration' between Billabong and Metallica should be in a whole different category that awards brands for their marketing ideas/achievements.

As for our pick, we're putting our money on the Volcom mods. These guys seem to have a few new innovations that are not yet replicated within the market, look the goods and scream performance.



BRAND:  SIMA
STYLE: Boardshort of the year award
WEB: www.sima.com

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