Trends move in cycles. Surf doesn’t.
But every once in a while, the two line up — and when they do, you lean in.
The Faceplant 22" Boardshort is our nod to that moment. Longer. Looser. Unapologetically baggy. Built with intention, not accident.
At 22 inches, this isn’t your above-the-knee performance cut. It’s a full-length statement. It drops lower, sits relaxed, and brings back that early-2000s silhouette that’s finding its way back into the lineup and the parking lot. The difference? We refined it.
The length gives it presence. When you’re walking down the beach, towel over your shoulder, wax still on your hands, the Faceplant moves differently. It hangs with weight. It catches wind. It has that effortless, slightly oversized drape that feels right right now.
Baggy is back — but sloppy isn’t.
We designed the Faceplant 22" to hold its structure without feeling heavy. The fabric is lightweight and quick-drying, so even with the added length and room through the leg, it doesn’t turn into a parachute when you paddle out. It’s relaxed, but it’s still functional. You get the flow without the drag.
There’s something about longer boardshorts that shifts the energy. They feel less technical, more expressive. Less about competition, more about style. The Faceplant is for the days when you’re surfing loose. When you’re not worried about counting turns. When you’re just going.
The extra length creates that stacked look — especially when paired with crew socks and a tee in the lot, or barefoot with sand stuck to your calves post-session. Throw on an IPD t-shirt and a worn-in hat and you’ve got a silhouette that feels equal parts throwback and current.
And let’s be honest — baggier fits bring comfort. More room. More airflow. More freedom to move how you want, in and out of the water. The Faceplant 22" isn’t trying to be minimal. It’s embracing volume in a way that feels confident.
We paid attention to the details, too. Secure drawstring closure. Clean seam construction. Functional pocket that doesn’t balloon out. Subtle branding that complements the cut instead of competing with it. Everything considered. Nothing accidental.
Surf style has always evolved — from long and heavy to short and sharp, and now somewhere in between. The Faceplant 22" plants its flag firmly in the longer lane, but it does it with purpose. It’s not a costume. It’s not a novelty. It’s a boardshort built for surfers who appreciate silhouette as much as swell direction.
At IPD, we don’t chase trends blindly. We interpret them through our lens. The Faceplant 22" is proof. Longer length. Relaxed bagginess. Clean execution.
It’s for the surfers who remember. And for the ones discovering it for the first time.
Pull them on. Let them hang. Keep it loose.
Face it head on — or faceplant trying.
