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So you don’t want the lining to be in the way or to hold you back."}],"shorter_7_inch_cut_unlined_balance":[{"url":"https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Salty-Crew/Mens-Faded-Solid-Swim-Trunk-Black--1ff5753e-2b37-5ba2-bda0-e74cbade1047/","quote":"Inseam length: 7 (18 cm)"},{"url":"https://quiksilver.co.uk/expert-guide/surf/buying/how-to-choose-boardshorts.html","quote":"Board shorts vary in length from 16-20 inches, generally sitting just above the knee."}],"faster_drying_without_an_inner_layer":[{"url":"https://airswimwear.com/lined-vs-unlined-board-shorts-which-one-should-you-choose/","quote":"Faster drying (no inner layer to trap water)"}],"four_way_stretch_without_restriction":[{"url":"https://quiksilver.co.uk/expert-guide/surf/buying/how-to-choose-boardshorts.html","quote":"Most modern board shorts feature a four-way stretch material that gives you freedom to move and dries quickly when you’re out of the water."},{"url":"https://airswimwear.com/lined-vs-unlined-board-shorts-which-one-should-you-choose/","quote":"Unlined board shorts are lighter, dry faster, and provide more freedom, preferred for surfing and high-movement activities."}]},"entry_sources":{"surf_culture_unlined_construction":["https://www.vans.com/en-gb/vans-stories/difference-between-shorts-and-boardshorts","https://www.decisive-beachwear.com/swimwear/board-shorts-with-and-without-liner/"],"shorter_7_inch_cut_unlined_balance":["https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Salty-Crew/Mens-Faded-Solid-Swim-Trunk-Black--1ff5753e-2b37-5ba2-bda0-e74cbade1047/","https://quiksilver.co.uk/expert-guide/surf/buying/how-to-choose-boardshorts.html"],"faster_drying_without_an_inner_layer":["https://airswimwear.com/lined-vs-unlined-board-shorts-which-one-should-you-choose/"],"four_way_stretch_without_restriction":["https://quiksilver.co.uk/expert-guide/surf/buying/how-to-choose-boardshorts.html","https://airswimwear.com/lined-vs-unlined-board-shorts-which-one-should-you-choose/"]}},"competitive_boardshort_value":{"title":"How it stacks up against similar boardshorts","entries":{"hybrid_waist_design":"By pairing a drawcord-adjustable elastic waist — the hallmark of recreational swim trunks — with a liner-free, quick-dry short, the Faded Solid carves out a comfort-first middle ground between surf-focused boardshorts (which rely on a rigid fixed waist) and the typical mesh-lined casual swim trunk, making it a uniquely easy-wearing option for long beach days.","pocket_configuration":"Two vertical slit side pockets that drain quickly and a Velcro-closure rear patch pocket offer the essential stowage for keys, cards, and cash without the cost or bulk of the bonded, water-sealed zippered pockets found on $100+ boardshorts — a deliberately minimalist system that keeps the trunks lightweight, fast-drying, and affordable.","inseam_length_and_mobility":"With a 7-inch inseam — comparable to the 7.25-inch inseam of the Free Fly Dawn Patrol boardshort that’s marketed for surf mobility — the Faded Solid delivers a well-above-the-knee cut that prioritizes leg freedom for swimming and beach activities, while staying far from the retro-short 5-inch extremes; 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