Hiko Gambit Combo Shorts

Playing chess has become very trendy again since the Netflix series "The Queen's Gambit". These two-layered trousers in a cool chessboard design are therefore an absolute must-have for the warmer months.

The inner shorts

The Hiko Gambit Combo Shorts are made of quick-drying neoprene. Thanks to its 4-way stretch, this material is exceptionally flexible, ensuring complete freedom of movement. The inner shorts are higher in the back, preventing any gap between the neoprene and your shirt or paddling jacket, even when sitting. They also extend above the knees, providing comfortable cushioning against the kayak. This also offers significantly better knee protection while swimming. As these are unisex shorts, they tend to run a bit small for women. For Anne, with a hip circumference of approximately 96 cm, size S is a little too tight. If in doubt, it's best to choose one size larger.

The outer trousers

The outer shorts are made of highly durable polyamide. This fabric is particularly abrasion-resistant and dries extremely quickly. A large zippered pocket is located on the right leg. The neoprene waistband can be tightened with a drawstring. A casual checkerboard design and a white Hiko logo complete the cool look of the shorts. The connection to the inner shorts is made of extremely stretchy Lycra, which also supports freedom of movement.

Five reasons why we think these pants are cool:

1. Neoprene three-quarter trousers: Warms and protects the legs/knees
2. The boardshorts have a really big pocket that can be closed with a zipper.
3. Ultra comfortable to wear
4. Style! She looks absolutely amazing.
5. Made in the EU (Czech Republic)

I have a pair of trousers now - but which jacket would you recommend to go with them?

We generally find the combination of neoprene pants and a dry jacket ideal. The dry jacket has the advantage that the cuffs are so tight that, at least when you remain seated in the boat, your upper body stays quite dry. This makes paddling comfortable even in cooler temperatures. In this case, we would recommend either the Sandiline ExtremDry 4L dry jacket or the Hiko Paladin (men's) or Nimue (women's) dry jacket. For occasional or fair-weather paddlers, we would recommend the Sandiline Advanced Jacket or the IR Rival SemiDry Jacket . The neoprene cuffs make it very comfortable to wear.

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