In my never-ending quest to find nylon shorts with a zipper (waist size small), I have considered buying board shorts, chopping off 5" on each leg for patches, and hemming the raw edge.
However, I notice that most board shorts come with a "durable water-repellent coating".
The last thing I want is shorts that remotely prevent sweat from evaporating, but I understand how this would not be a concern to a boarder.
So are board shorts sweaty when used for hiking?