^^^ nappy harness disguised as boardies?

Joe Cron said...

I heard it was to add contrast and shape to the kiters silhouette, thereby differentiating them from an item on sharks menu.

Each to their own.

I don't bother wearing them, yep, I'm older, I can't be bothered. To me, there's already enough equipment to prepare before finally getting in the water without adding something unnecessary.

There is a question I'd like answered from someone who does. Do you need a specially dedicated, larger than your normal size pair? I ask because I think if I put any of my boardshorts over a wetsuit they would be uncomfortably tight.

Then again, that could be the 'older guy' mid section I'm carrying.

Sorry to tell you this Joe, but unless your wetty is 15 mil your board shorts should fit no probs, so yes your old and fat but thats fairly standard.

juicerider said...


Suppose wetsuits in summer help spot the kooks, and they go together with lifejacket, helmet, board leash and Poo stance

Also know as SWAT team (courtesy of kiteboarding mag Jan 2012)

Wow, you learn something new everyday.

I had always assumed that wearing shorts over a wetsuit was a way of boy-kiters displaying they were single and available to other boy-kiters.

Bit like those dots Hindus have, or those red-lights outside houses in Amsterdam.

Seems that may not be so. Perhaps now I may talk to more kiters on the beach. I was always a bit afraid before.

blueseas said...

Hmm yeh, all the debate is kinda making me consider rockin out the camel toe after all!!! Be warned though, this may cause distractions to other kiters, which may cause them to act dangerously thereby inspiring yet another rant on here blah blah blah about irresponsible behaviour and how it just wasn't like that back in the day, camel toes were reserved for workout videos only! sorry didn't mean to change the subject harrharrr!

Just asking blueseas;
Wetsuit camel toes' gotta be a bit uncomfortable??

Specially a few hour session...



P.S. Sure rock it!
Can't imagine a 'rant' bout that.

I dont get it , never worn a wettie kiting and never will , and i will never understand the excuses for wearing boardies over a wetsuit , its just gay , its not that cold over here anyway , just keep moving

Don't know the reason for the board shorts and don't care, a need to look cool, what the???

As for the Lycra clad cyclists, there is a reason which is that 50% of the bike seat padding is built into the seat of the Knicks, without then you won't walk for a week! The worst thing with cycling is not the bulge at the front, but the hairy arse view from behind when the Lycra is worn, no underwear is worn underneath!! Not bad though if your following 2 inches behind a fit young lady...


As it has been said... Just kite...

I can't believe you all care so much!!!

I'm gonna start rocking board shorts over my wetsuit all year round just to piss you's off

Mr float said...

seabreezed said...

Im very confused here, what is 'gay' about wearing boardies over a wetsuit?

As a very male dominated sport, as sad as that is, I wear them over my wetsuit as a sign of respect to other fellow male kiters, haha.

Im not concerned if they are heavier or inhibit my performance.
I will not ever be wearing budgie smugglers, so why would i subject fellow kiters to man bulge in a wetsuit?

I do not appreciate seeing any 'man bulge' or 'moose nuckle' on other men whatsoever, period.

Im sick to death of being surrounded in my car by overweight fat old man cyclists in lycra with stuff poking out everywhere, they even come into cafe's dressed like this. wtf. Rediculous. Very gay.

Last time I checked my bike rode perfectly fine with fn normal clothes like boardies.

Lets not allow this bulge hype to ruin kiting as well.
I've lost three good mates to lyrca, it terrible.

Unless your female, do us all a favour boys and start covering up your offensive packages

finally a well constructed argument for boardies over da wettie .I must say fatties in lycraa wandering aound cafes is disgusting and offensive.I don't buy the "extra padding " argument for these people .Surely their is enough groinal fat in this area to provide suitable padding .Personally i find a comfy seat and flappy cotton shorts and t shirt musch more suitable .

Haha yeah right on!

before I carry on further, let me first preface by saying i'm angry that there is no wind and i'm bored, before i hear the 'just kite! or who cares!'

I always laugh at the fatties with their lycra and flash bikes with skinny tyres, carrying on like their Lance Armstrong, needing less 'wind resistance' haha. What they need is a lot MORE wind resistance! BURN some calories big man! You don't need a 21 speed for easy hill climbing! YOU need flat tyres, a drogue chute and a single speed!!

Aaaah so cruel. Live and let live I suppose...

Back on track.

Now for all those laughing at the boardies over the wettie, please chime in and answer this for me.

Why do we ALL wear boardies at all, let alone over a wetsuit?

Whats wrong with budgie smugglers?
My 58 year old dad swears by them!

He just doesn't understand 'boardies' at all. Shakes his head.

They are very streamline, won't hinder our performance or rub, (like wet baggies.)
Why doesn't Kelly Slater wear budgies?
Chicks dig them, haha.
Surely they are more comfortable?

I can't think of anything practical about boardies except perhaps, a pocket?

Oh wait up..They wouldn't be 'fashionable' would they? Heavens above.

It wouldn't be that unless your Ian Thorpe or Lance Armstrong, tight clothing looks as gay as a picnic basket, would it?

So all you people poo pooing boardies over a wettie in winter, i'm expecting to see all of you kiting in nothing but a tight pair of budgie smugglers this summer.

Assuming we get some wind, that is...

Spot on Seabreezed.

I do it because every one else does. I must be a fashion sheep!
Then again if everyone started wearing budgy smugglers you can bet your cold shrunken little fellas that I wont be following that flock!

Does it really f***ing matter?

Why do you fly that brand of kite.
Why do you wear dress shoes while i wear skate shoes.
Why do you ride waves while i prefer freestyle.

Personal choices. Get a life.

BennyB12 said...

Personal choices. Get a life.

I dont understand this...We all have lives...clearly...

But is 24/7 on this forum a life Benny.

windsufering said...

i wear them so people look at me

We thought it was because you were sick of people thinking you were a chick cause of your man boobs.LOL

Wet suits,boardies, wear what feels good and get out there get nude and get out there ,its kiteing its individual .......

Tezza

Just got myself some new boardies and I tried it out last week and I am never going back ...............

"and it does keep your botbot warm too.....who would have thought......."