Almost as effective as whitening your teeth, neon colored clothing will definitely brighten your look. If you’re not willing to commit to a whole new wardrobe of day glow, try popping some electric hues in your boardshorts. We especially like the Billabong Shockwave Boardshorts (made out of eco-friendly polyester) and the Billabong Rising Sun Boardshorts (with the crazy all over Parrot print). For the ladies, we’re liking the geo printed Billabong Tango Boardshorts (in electric blue and lime) and the Hurley Puerto Rica Boardshorts (with pop plaid).

The Surf Industry Manufacturers Association announced Monday that O’Neill has been nominated for five SIMA Image awards including the Lopez Freak for Men’s Boardshort of the Year. These awards help identify and recognize the most influential and contributing companies in the boardsport industry.

I’d like to take this moment to extend a well deserved shout out to O’Neill for creating some of the best boardshorts out there.

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Want to win boardshorts for life? Here’s your chance!

All that you need to do to win 2 free pairs per year is submit a design that you’d like to see on your very own boardshorts. How cool is that?! Whether you’re a designer, or not, get creative and send Liquid Force material ideas, pattern ideas, or actual art you’d like to see on your trunks. Go crazy with it”¦ Pretend you work for them and have a job to create the ultimate boardshort design. If they pick yours, they’ll not only send you boardshorts for life, they’ll use your design in the 2009 product line. It’s as simple as that! All entries must be submitted to the Liquid Force office by May 1st, 2008. The winning design will be announced on May 16th, 2008. Send all completed entries or designs to: Read more…