It’s that time of year when the streetwear brands shower us with their latest styles. And there’s plenty of plaid, black denim, and neon to go around. You can never go wrong with Tees for Ten Bucks, so we loaded it up by the hundreds. The Men’s Boardshorts category has everything from understated to, well, Neff. And because those earbuds that came with your phone make the base lines sound like an 8-track, check out the latest from Nixon Headphones, and Skullcandy Headphones. We noticed:

Nike 6.0 continues to kill it with new kicks and colorways guaranteed to impress and outrage. We especially like the Nike 6.0 Air Zoom Cush Wake Shoes. Check out:

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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).

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.

As one of the leaders in boardshort technology and innovation, O’Neill continues to improve upon their Superfreak boardshorts. The evolution continues with the reinvention of the boardshorts category leader; the O’Neill Superfreak Boardshort. They rebuilt the technology from the ground up and now is your chance to experience the reformation. The neoprene panels have been reduced to .5mm to enhance functionality. O’Neill’s new Psycostretch material is now lighter and more flexible than ever before; allowing for superior stretching and drying capabilities. The final analysis: O’Neill has created a performance boardshort that simply outshines the competition.

O’Neill Boardshorts New Material Analysis::

Psychostretch 3.0 is O’neill’s exclusive 4-way stretch polyester spandex material. The lightest boardshort material, just got lighter. ONeill developed a new 180 gram weight material that will allow you to excel in any water sport you compete in (yes, even you extreme tuber).

Ultraflex D.S. is O’neill’s most gumballistic super-stretch material available. By subtracting the drag and infusing .5mm neoprene to the all ready lightweight superfreak body, O’Neill has created one of the most flexible and durable boardshorts on the market.

Superfreak Boardshort Features::

-Inner waistband is constructed in diamond ripstop for super soft comfort.

-Ergonomic back panel allows you the flexibility where you need it most.

-No inseam = no rash.

-Pocket fastened into seam for better mobility in the water.

Check out our collection of Men’s O’Neill Boardshorts including the Lopez Freak and the Superfreak boardshorts.

For all you ladies who keep pushing the limits of women’s surfing and women’s wakeboarding, O’Neill has finally created a technical boardshort for the girls who rip. Shop our Women’s O’Neill Boardshorts selection and check out the O’neill Fine Line Boardshort, the most technologically advanced boardshort for women. The Fine Line includes the superfreak tech in a women specific silhouette, leaving us with a super light and flexible boardshort in a fashion forward style.

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:

Liquid Force
Boardshort Giveaway
364 2nd Street, Suite 7
Encinitas, CA 92024

For more contest info and a chance to win a free pair of boardshorts go to Liquid Force’s website.

Also, check out our Men’s Boardshorts selection and Women’s Boardshorts selection for some good ideas. Don’t forget to look at all the new Liquid Force Clothing and Liquid Force Boardshorts on Wakeside.