IMO ........
this thread is always started but some disenfranchised pervert who is dissapointed at not being able to see each kiters package silhouette ( usually a poley ) . They are the same people with lycra fetishes. The only thing that will make these people happy is if we all wear wetsuits with hoods and a bit and bridle in the mouth.
Wetsuits without boardies make you look like a dipstick from a 63 Holden that has never had an oil change.
Boardies do have a function I have destroyed three pairs in 18months from not making tricks and landing in shallow water and getting a lil dragged much cheaper to replace than the arse out of your wettie. Although even boardies are expensive these days may start wearing my footy shorts

hmmmm... a subject topic perhaps.