Katin Men's Boardshorts
A Surf Brand That Knows Its Boardshorts
Katin started making board shorts in 1954, stitching them for Hobie Alter and the early California surf crowd before most brands had even formed. That heritage shows in how they approach the product. The cuts are considered, the fabrics are built for salt water and sun, and the details are right without being fussy. These aren't fashion shorts that happen to be waterproof. They're proper surf shorts made by people who understand the water.
Fits and Fabrics Worth Knowing About
Katin boardshorts come in a range of lengths and fits, from relaxed mid-thigh to slightly longer styles that work as well out of the water as in it. Fabrics are quick-drying and durable, with four-way stretch in most styles to give you freedom of movement when you're paddling out or pulling off the board. Expect clean prints and block colours alongside the brand's signature graphic work. Nothing overdone, just well-made shorts you'll reach for every time the swell picks up.
Worn on Welsh Waves and Beyond
We stock Katin at Balsa Surf Shop in Porthcawl because they suit the way people actually surf here on the South Wales coast. The water's cold enough to make you appreciate quality fabric, and the conditions vary enough that you want a short that moves with you. Pair them up with a Katin rashvest or a wetsuit top and you're sorted for a proper session at Rest Bay or Coney Beach.
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