RIPTIDE SHORT 8"

The SITKA Riptide Short 8" is engineered specifically for dedicated anglers who require heavy-duty storage capability combined with active, high-mobility performance. Cut from an innovative four-way stretch textile, these technical shorts move completely unrestricted whether you are stepping over boat gunwales or wading through currents. The advanced fabric is treated with a Durable Water Repellent (DWR) finish to ensure low water pickup and lightning-fast dry times, keeping you light and comfortable all day long on the water

 

Purpose-built for the fisherman who carries it all, these shorts feature an intelligent layout that keeps your vital gear secure and within arm's reach. Stretch-woven rear pockets sit intentionally high above the typical waterline for quick access, while zip-secure thigh and hand pockets prevent loose items from sliding out when sitting down. Complete with a reinforced plier pocket built to withstand raw metal tool friction and a convenient integrated adjustable belt, these imported shorts deliver a tailored, streamlined fit that reduces wind flap on windy decks.

 

When rowing a drift boat down the Miracle Mile or wet-wading the gravel bars of the North Platte River, you constantly shift from sitting in a damp boat seat to stepping straight into cold tailwater currents. The SITKA Riptide Short thrives in this high-action environment because its DWR finish sheds river spray instantly, preventing the fabric from getting heavy, clammy, and cold in our brisk Wyoming mountain breezes. Use the secure zippered thigh pockets to keep your fly boxes from sliding out into deep water, and rely on the integrated belt to keep your shorts locked in place while navigating slippery, moss-covered river rocks.