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Born in 1969, The Original was the first boardshort to blend style with performance to create something that represented the raw, progressive energy of surfing. It won World Titles. It broke rules. It inspired individuals while connecting them to something bigger, becoming a patch of honor on the beach and beyond. It’s been ripped-off, updated, evolved and amplified. But The Original has maintained its status as an icon of surfing.
Arch Construction
The design that changed everything: Quiksilver’s 1981 Arch panel, which follows the body’s lines, increasing flexibility and allowing for better surfing.
Patch
It wouldn’t be complete without an iconic logo. Ours is on a lurex patch woven into the short — you won’t find this anywhere else.
Contrast Stitching
When boardshorts were born, we didn’t have the luxury of matching stitch colour to fabric colour. Turns out, it looks good, so we kept it around.
The Original has been the common thread of a thousand stories and it’s got plenty more to tell. So, pick your flavor and get busy.
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