With everyone going longer, we're not afraid of shorter. We love our 20" and 22" boardies, but variety is the spice of life.
Some boardshorts are just part of the lineup. Others become your go-to — the pair you reach for without thinking, the ones still drying on the tailgate because you wore them yesterday and you’re about to wear them again.
The Chase 16" Boardshort is that pair.
At IPD, we built the Chase 16" for surfers who actually surf. Not just for the photo. Not just for the beach day. For the paddle battles, the late drops, the windy afternoons that somehow turn into the best sessions of the week.
Let’s start with the length. Sixteen inches. That number matters.
It hits above the knee for unrestricted movement and a clean, modern silhouette. No excess fabric flapping in the wind. No drag in critical sections. The 16" cut keeps things sharp and functional — streamlined when you’re driving down the line, comfortable when you’re posted up on the sand after. It’s a nod to performance with just enough throwback edge.
Then there’s the fabric. Lightweight. Four-way stretch. Built to move the way you move. Whether you’re compressing into a bottom turn or landing a little off-balance and recovering, the Chase flexes naturally. It doesn’t fight you. It doesn’t restrict you. It disappears in the water — exactly how a performance boardshort should.
We obsessed over the details because that’s where the difference lives.
A secure drawstring system that stays locked in when the current’s pulling. Clean seam construction to prevent chafing on long sessions. Fast-dry material that won’t feel heavy when you’re running back out for another one. The pocket is functional but minimal — there when you need it, invisible when you don’t.
And style? Timeless.
The Chase 16" doesn’t scream. It speaks with confidence. Clean lines. Considered colorways. Subtle IPD branding that feels earned, not forced. You can pair it with a worn-in IPD t-shirt, toss on your favorite hat, and move straight from surf to street without a second thought. That crossover versatility is part of the design — because we know the day rarely ends when the session does.
This isn’t a boardshort you outgrow in a season. It’s one that breaks in and gets better. Sun fade. Salt wear. Real miles. The Chase 16" is built to handle repetition — early alarms, back-to-back swells, road trips up the coast.
At IPD, we don’t believe in overbuilding. We believe in building right. The Chase 16" reflects that mindset. Performance-focused. Detail-driven. Clean enough to last beyond trends.
It’s the pair you trust when the forecast finally lines up. The one you grab when it’s chest-high and firing. The one still hanging on the hook, ready for tomorrow.
The Chase 16" Boardshort isn’t just part of the uniform — it’s part of the ritual.
Pull them on. Tighten the drawstring. Paddle out.
Chase what’s coming.
