Edge Padded Shorts Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Edge Padded Shorts
Regular price $180.00 AUD
4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
33 Reviews

TAKE THE EDGE OFF, PROTECT YOUR ASSETS, SUPERIOR COMFORT

Size: XS
Colour: Black
Edge Padded Shorts - Color: Black
Pay in 4 payments of $45
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Life on the water can be tough on your body - especially when you're spending long hours on hard, wet surfaces. The Edge Shorts are built to protect your seat, legs, and hips while enhancing comfort and performance. Designed for active watersports, they offer targeted padding, durable materials, and a secure fit that won’t hold you back.

Key Features

  • Targeted padded seat and back legs: Adds comfort and support where you need it most
  • Improves comfort on hard surfaces: Reduces fatigue during long sessions
  • Ideal for sports boats, dinghy sailing, and paddle sports: Versatile multi-discipline design
  • 10mm segmented, contoured padding: Flexible protection without bulk
  • Stretch spandex front panels: Enhance mobility and fit
  • Soft yet firm neoprene leg openings: Secure fit without restricting movement
  • Durable VAR seat panel: Provides abrasion resistance and long-lasting durability
  • Firm, non-restrictive leg openings: Stay in place while allowing full movement

Technical Info
  • 10mm segmented padding
  • Spandex front panels
How Does It Fit?

PLEASE NOTE THIS STYLE IS SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN OUR OTHER STYLES SO PLEASE GO DOWN A SIZE IF YOU ARE BETWEEN SIZES

Check out our size guide

Which Sport Is This For?
  • Sailing
  • Sports boats
  • Dinghy sailing
  • Windsports
  • Windsurfing
  • Paddling
  • Kayaking
  • Surf ski
  • Canoe
  • Most watersports where seat padding is required
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  • During sale periods shipping times might be extended
  • Please click here for Shipping Policy
Warranty + Returns

We want you to love your Vaikobi gear. If something isn't right, we'll make it right.

  • If your order arrives faulty or not as described, contact us at [email protected] straight away and we'll sort it out — wherever you are in the world.
  • Changed your mind or need a different size? Items can be returned within 6 weeks of delivery in unused, undamaged, and fully resellable condition for a refund, exchange, or store credit.
  • Sale and Outlet items (including Black Friday orders) are not eligible for a refund but may be exchanged or returned for store credit — email [email protected] for assistance.
  • EU customers have the right to withdraw from their order within 14 days of delivery. Items must be returned to Vaikobi HQ in Australia at your own cost. See our full EU withdrawal policy here.

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Size Height Weight Chest Waist Hips
XXS 161cm - 167 cm 54kg - 58kg 76cm - 81cm 62cm - 66cm 78cm - 82cm
XS 165cm - 172cm 56kg - 63kg 82cm - 87cm 66cm - 70cm 82cm - 89cm
S 169cm - 176cm 61kg - 68kg 88cm - 96cm 71cm - 76cm 90cm -96cm
M 174cm - 181cm 66kg - 73kg 97cm - 104cm 77cm - 85cm 97cm - 102cm
L 178cm - 185cm 76kg - 85kg 106cm - 114cm 86cm - 95cm 103cm - 108cm
XL 183cm - 190cm 86kg - 95kg 116cm - 122cm 96cm - 105cm 109cm - 115cm
XXL 187cm - 194cm 96kg - 105kg 124cm - 132cm 106cm - 115cm 116cm - 122cm

Weight

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Chest

Measure the fullest area of your chest. Stand up straight and breath normally.

Waist

Measure around the narrowest part (typically where your body bends side to side), keeping the tape horizontal.

Hips

Measure around the widest part of your hips, keeping the tape horizontal.

Tips:

If one of your body measurements is on the borderline between two sizes, order the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit. If your body measurements for hips and waist correspond to two different suggested sizes, order the one indicated by your hip measurement.

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 33 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 28 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
94%would recommend this product
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Review Summary
Customers say these padded shorts provide excellent comfort for long-distance paddling activities like surfski, outrigger canoeing, dragon boating, and kayaking. The padding effectively covers the tailbone area and prevents discomfort from sitting bones during extended sessions. Users appreciate that the shorts allow full hip rotation and movement without the padding shifting, unlike traditional foam seat inserts. Many mention the shorts eliminate the need for separate seat pads and reduce chafing. Common feedback includes sizing advice to order one size smaller than normal, as they run large. The padding extends high enough on the back to protect the tailbone area. Some find them slightly bulky, but most praise their comfort for both short and long outings on the water.
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33 reviews
  • IW
    Ian W.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What sport did you use it for? Paddling
    Age Range Over 60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    22 seconds ago
    Edge Padded Shorts

    Very please with product to the point I am going to get one,

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  • WD
    Wayne D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What sport did you use it for? Paddling
    Age Range Over 60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Function Over Fashion

    I have struggled over the past year with bum-rash from the seat of my surfski. I had tried various boat pads which helped but were not super effective. After seeing these shorts online, I decided to try them. They weren't cheap and as others have said don't make a fashion statement. But after trying them, they have done a remarkable job of helping keep me rash free and have also increased my rotation in the boat (side bonus!). I would absolutely buy them again.

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    Di
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What sport did you use it for? Paddling
    Age Range 41 - 60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    6 months ago
    Great for females. Now paddling in comfort

    I saw they were unisex, but could not locate many reviews from women on here and wanted to give them a go. I have tried other shorts where the foam moved and wasn’t low enough on the seat for me, but these are perfect. Plenty of padding and it covers all of the back of the pants, so no more rubbing and sore sitting bones. So glad I have finally found these. I am normally a size 12 and I purchased the M and they are a good comfortable fit. Being taller I also like the extra length in the leg that these have.

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  • DA
    Douglas A.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What sport did you use it for? Paddling
    Age Range Over 60
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Outrigger paddeling

    Fit good and work well for paddling long distance

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  • KD
    Kelton D.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    What sport did you use it for? Paddling
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Edge Padded Shorts (2nd Pair)

    Great paddling shorts with the perfect amount of paddling. I recommend going a size down to ensure a secure and no movement fit.

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