Billabong was born on the golden California coast and has grown to become one of the largest brands in the surf industry. As the foremost boardshort company worldwide, Billabong incorporates some of the most advanced materials and construction methods you can find anywhere. Their Platinum X line of shorts feature 4-way stretch and are designed around performance in the water. They also offer many shorts deemed "Recycler" that are made out of recycled plastic bottles. Whether you are blasting off the wake, paddling into a swell or just kicking it, that Billabong label will always be backing you up. Just remember, life's better in boardshorts.