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ION Ball Slapper Short X-Protection is a men’s impact short designed for wingfoiling, foiling, and kitesurfing when crashes are part of the plan. The snug, flexible lycra fit stays close to the body for unrestricted movement, while integrated padding protects the crotch, tailbone, and outer thighs. Silicone grippers in the waistband and leg openings help keep everything in place during dynamic riding and wipeouts.

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What these crash shorts are for

These shorts are made for riders who are progressing and want extra confidence when things get sketchy—especially with foil setups where falls can be sharp and very targeted. The goal is simple: protect the most exposed areas without adding bulky layers under your wetsuit.

Fit and freedom of movement

The shorts use a tight lycra construction that feels light and flexible while staying stable on the body. That close fit helps prevent shifting, so you can move freely through starts, pumping, transitions, and landings.

 

Protection where it matters most

Integrated X-Protection padding covers key impact zones:

- Crotch guard

- Tailbone protection

- Side leg protection (outer thighs)

This combination is practical for winging, foiling, and kiting, where board contact and hard water hits are common during learning and progression.

Stay-put grip: Silicone Gripper

A grippy silicone print inside the elastic waistband and leg openings reduces riding up and keeps the shorts locked in place—useful when you’re moving hard or taking repeated wipeouts.

Flat_Lock seams

Flat_Lock construction uses overlapping panels stitched together to create a strong, durable, yet flexible seam. It’s designed to handle regular use while keeping the feel comfortable against the skin.

Features

  • Crotch guard - Impact protection for the crotch area
  • Side leg protection - Padding on the outer thighs to reduce impact from board contact and crashes
  • Tailbone protection - Extra cushioning for tailbone hits and landings
  • Silicone Gripper - Silicone print inside waistband and leg openings to prevent riding up
  • Flat_Lock - Overlapping panels stitched for a strong, flexible seam construction
  • Materials - 85% Polyester, 15% Spandex


 

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Specification
Size Arm length (cm) Chest circumference (cm) Waist circumference (cm) Hip circumference (cm) Arm length (ft/in) Chest circumference (ft/in) Waist circumference (ft/in) Hip circumference (ft/in)
S 73-75 91-95 80-84 91-96 28.74″-29.53″ 35.83″-37.4″ 31.5″-33.07″ 35.83″-37.8″
M 76-78 96-100 85-89 97-102 29.92″-30.71″ 37.8″-39.37″ 33.46″-35.04″ 38.19″-40.16″
L 79-81 101-105 90-94 103-108 31.1″-31.89″ 39.76″-41.34″ 35.43″-37.01″ 40.55″-42.52″
XL 82-84 106-110 95-99 109-114 32.28″-33.07″ 41.73″-43.31″ 37.4″-38.98″ 42.91″-44.88″
XXL 85-87 111-115 110-104 115-120 33.46″-34.25″ 43.7″-45.28″ 43.31″-40.94″ 45.28″-47.24″
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