Free Fly Women's Wavebound Surf Short
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Built for Bell-to-Bell Sessions
The Free Fly Wavebound Surf Short is engineered for surfers who stay in the water all day. A wide, structured waistband holds everything in place through duck dives, wipeouts, and paddle-outs, while the high-rise fitted cut delivers secure coverage without restricting movement. The 2.5-inch inseam strikes the right balance between freedom and protection, set after set.
TideKnit: Recycled Ghost Fishing Nets, Performance Fabric
Free Fly's proprietary TideKnit fabric is woven from recycled ghost fishing nets, turning ocean waste into a stretch swim knit that performs in both chlorine and salt water. The body fabric weighs in at 200 GSM and the lining at 140 GSM, giving the short a substantial, non-see-through feel that holds its shape across full surf seasons. Four-way stretch moves with your paddling stroke and never fights your pop-up.
Sun Protection and Comfort
UPF 50+ is built directly into the fabric, blocking serious UV exposure across every hour on the water. Chafe-free seaming is placed and finished specifically for surf movement, eliminating the hot spots that standard swim shorts create at the inner thigh and waistband during extended sessions. The lining, constructed from 87% Recycled Nylon and 13% Spandex, lies smooth against the skin and dries quickly between sessions.
Care
Hang dry to maintain fabric performance and shape over time. The TideKnit construction is resistant to both chlorine and salt water, so rinsing and air drying is all the maintenance this short needs.
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The Free Fly Wavebound Surf Short is available in store and online at Island Water Sports. Questions? Call us at 954-427-4929.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Free Fly
- Body Fabric
- 80% Recycled Nylon / 20% Recycled Elastane
- Lining Fabric
- 87% Recycled Nylon / 13% Spandex
- Fabric Technology
- TideKnit - stretch swim knit crafted from recycled ghost fishing nets
- Body Weight
- 200 GSM
- Lining Weight
- 140 GSM
- Inseam
- 2.5 inches
- Rise
- High-rise
- Fit
- Fitted
- Waistband
- Wide, secure hold
- Stretch
- 4-way stretch
- UPF Rating
- UPF 50+
- Seam Construction
- Chafe-free seaming
- Water Compatibility
- Chlorine- and salt water-friendly
- Care
- Hang dry
- MPN
- itemMatrix-42169
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is TideKnit fabric?
- TideKnit is Free Fly's proprietary stretch swim knit made from recycled ghost fishing nets recovered from the ocean. It is chlorine- and salt water-resistant, offers 4-way stretch, and is used in both the body and lining of the Wavebound Surf Short.
- Does the Wavebound Surf Short have UPF sun protection?
- Yes. The fabric carries a UPF 50+ rating, built directly into the TideKnit construction, providing serious UV protection across full days on the water.
- What does wavebound mean?
- Wavebound is the name Free Fly uses for this surf-specific short design, indicating it is built specifically for wave sports: secure fit through surf movement, chafe-free seaming for paddling, and water-resistant fabric for extended ocean sessions.
- Is the Wavebound Surf Short lined?
- Yes. The short features a built-in lining constructed from 87% Recycled Nylon and 13% Spandex, weighing 140 GSM, which lies smooth against the skin and dries quickly.
- Can I wear the Free Fly Wavebound Short in a chlorine pool?
- Yes. The TideKnit fabric is specifically designed to be resistant to both chlorine and salt water, making it suitable for pool sessions and ocean surfing alike.
- How do I care for the Wavebound Surf Short?
- Free Fly recommends hang drying the Wavebound Surf Short. This preserves the TideKnit fabric construction and elastane content for long-term performance and shape retention.
- Where can I buy the Free Fly Wavebound Surf Short?
- The Free Fly Wavebound Surf Short is available in store and online at Island Water Sports in South Florida. Call 954-427-4929 for assistance.