ION Ball Slapper Shorts

The ION Ball Slapper shorts are made for the watersports enthusiast who needs both technical protection and extra comfort on the water. These shorts work best in warmer weather as a shield against the sun’s UV rays and the biting wind, but they are just as effective as an insulating middle layer under your wetsuit when you need extra warmth on cooler days.

Besides the temperature-regulating qualities, the Ball Slapper model is designed with a very specific purpose: to provide targeted protection during hard falls. The built-in padding is strategically placed to shield the most vulnerable areas from impacts that can happen during rough wipeouts, whether you’re kiting, windsurfing, or sitting on a board. This gives you extra confidence to go all-in when the conditions call for it.

The material is made to fit snugly and flexibly, so you keep your full freedom of movement without irritation. The fit is optimized for use in water, meaning they neither get heavy nor slip during activity. With these shorts, you get a combination of technical function and necessary safety that’s hard to do without once you’ve felt the difference during an unexpected hit.

• Specially developed protection against hard impacts
• Protects against UV rays and wind chill
• Ideal as a middle layer under the wetsuit
• High freedom of movement and flexibility
• Quick-drying and lightweight materials
• Made for intense watersports and wipeouts