I bought a pair of Hurley's back in 2005. After 6 years of jet ski's, wakeboards, beaches, and abuse it was time to buy another few pairs.  Technology has come a long way! All the issues I had with my older boardshorts were instantly gone.  That weird velcro fly? Yep, its gone.  The feeling like they are going to rip when they get caught on your knee? Gone as well.  Great stretch, great design, and waterproof/ resistant... the most fun you can have with a pair of shorts on.