Born in 1969, The Original was the first boardshort to blend style with performance to create something that represented the raw, progressive energy of surfing. It won World Titles. It broke rules. It inspired individuals while connecting them to something bigger, becoming a patch of honor on the beach and beyond. It's been ripped-off, updated, evolved and amplified. But The Original has maintained its status as an icon of surfing.It's been the common thread of a thousand stories, and it's got plenty more to tell.