The APEX Welded Board Short is built for one thing: extreme water sports in a 6.5” inseam. Welded seams replace traditional stitching to eliminate bulk, reduce chafe, and keep the short ultra‑clean and hydrodynamic. An athletic fit ensures the short will move with you, not against. The quick‑dry technical polyester fabric is lightweight yet durable, shedding water fast and staying comfortable from first paddle‑out to the last lap.
A low‑profile waistband and secure lace system lock in fit without extra hardware to snag. Minimal branding and an all‑business silhouette keep the focus on performance. This is the short you reach for when conditions turn on and every detail counts.
- Welded seam construction for a smooth, low‑drag feel in the water
- Quick‑dry technical polyester built for repeated ocean, river, or cable sessions
- Lightweight, non‑cling fabric for unrestricted movement and fast transitions
- Low‑profile waistband with secure lace system for a locked‑in fit
- Minimalist, blacked‑out aesthetic reduces distraction and visual noise
- Designed specifically for surf, wake, kite, and high‑intensity water sports
Size guide
Suggested body measurements in inches
| Size | Waist |
|---|---|
| 28 | 27-28 |
| 30 | 29-30 |
| 32 | 31-32 |
| 34 | 33-34 |
| 36 | 35-36 |
| 38 | 37-38 |
View measurements in centimeters
| Size | Waist |
|---|---|
| 28 | 68.6-71.1 |
| 30 | 73.7-76.2 |
| 32 | 78.7-81.3 |
| 34 | 83.8-86.4 |
| 36 | 88.9-91.4 |
| 38 | 94.0-96.5 |
Centimeters converted from the listed inch measurements and rounded to 0.1 cm; not separate supplier measurements.
Suggested body measurements, not finished-garment dimensions. Measure around your body rather than across a garment laid flat.
Flat garment measurements in inches
| Size | Waist width | Length | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 15 | 16 | 6.5 |
| 30 | 16 | 16.5 | 6.5 |
| 32 | 17 | 17 | 6.5 |
| 34 | 18 | 17.5 | 6.5 |
| 36 | 19 | 18 | 6.5 |
| 38 | 20 | 18.5 | 6.5 |
View measurements in centimeters
| Size | Waist width | Length | Inseam |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 38.1 | 40.6 | 16.5 |
| 30 | 40.6 | 41.9 | 16.5 |
| 32 | 43.2 | 43.2 | 16.5 |
| 34 | 45.7 | 44.5 | 16.5 |
| 36 | 48.3 | 45.7 | 16.5 |
| 38 | 50.8 | 47.0 | 16.5 |
Centimeters converted from the listed inch measurements and rounded to 0.1 cm; not separate supplier measurements.
Measured on the garment laid flat. Chest width and waist width are half measurements, not body circumferences. The source allows variation of 0.25-0.75 inches.

