Zhik Deckbeater X Short - NEW 2026

Zhik DeckBeater® X Short - a lightweight padded hiking shorts delivering targeted seat protection, abrasion resistance, and UPF 50+ comfort for competitive warm-weather sailing.

Stay protected, comfortable, and race-ready in warm conditions with the Zhik DeckBeater® X Short - a lightweight padded sailing short engineered for competitive dinghy and keelboat sailors. Designed to reduce impact from hard deck surfaces, fittings, and gunwales, these shorts take the edge off point-loading during long hiking sessions while maintaining maximum freedom of movement.

Built using sustainable performance materials, lightweight Repreve® recycled stretch fabric delivers fast-drying comfort with a soft next-to-skin feel and certified UPF 50+ sun protection engineered to world-leading Australian standards. A compression-moulded seat panel integrates proprietary ZhikTex™ II abrasion resistance with naturally sourced Yulex® rubber, providing targeted durability and cushioning exactly where it’s needed without stiffness or restriction.

The ergonomic 3D body-mapped fit moves naturally with the body, while an adjustable internal waistband and high-stretch flatlock stitching ensure irritation-free comfort through extended racing sessions. Designed for versatility, the DeckBeater® X Short can be worn on its own in hot conditions or layered over wetsuits for focused protection without unnecessary bulk.

Engineered for serious sailors who demand comfort without compromise, this is essential warm-weather hiking protection built for performance.

Ideal For

• Dinghy sailing

• Keelboat racing

• Warm-weather hiking

• Training and regatta competition

Key Features

• Compression-moulded seat padding protects against hard deck surfaces and sharp edges

• Takes the edge off point-loading from deck fittings, gunwales, and hiking straps

• Proprietary ZhikTex™ II abrasion-resistant seat panel laminated to natural Yulex® rubber

• Lightweight Repreve® recycled stretch fabric with fast-drying comfort

• UPF 50+ sun protection engineered to AS/NZS 4399:2020 Australian standards

• Ergonomic 3D body-mapped fit for unrestricted movement

• Adjustable internal elastic waistband for a secure fit during hiking

• High-stretch, non-itch flatlock stitching throughout

• Can be worn independently or layered over wetsuits

• Focused protection without unnecessary bulk for warm conditions

Technical Specifications

• Primary fabric: Repreve® recycled stretch performance textile

• Reinforcement: ZhikTex™ II abrasion-resistant panel with Yulex® natural rubber

• Padding: Compression-moulded multi-thickness seat protection

• Sun protection: UPF 50+ (AS/NZS 4399:2020)

• Fit: 3D body-mapped ergonomic performance cut

• Waist: Internal adjustable elastic waistband

• Seams: High-stretch flatlock construction

• Use: Stand-alone warm-weather wear or layered over wetsuits

Material Composition:
68% natural rubber, 12% synthetic rubber, 10% recycled nylon, 7% recycled polyester, 3% elastane

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