Cire "Custom Graphic" Boardshort

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-19-2008, 2:39 PM

I will have some fun with these bad boys.
Who is going to design the best pair?

http://www.wakeworld.com/getarticle.asp?articleid=1869

(andy_nintzel)

I cannot wait to get my whole crew wearing them! I am going to keep the markers handy to write on them when they are not looking! Eric really nail this one with these shorts! Super cool Idea, people are really going to have some fun with this one.

Glad some posted this! I was going to but I hate to look like the product pusher! EVEN THO I AM! HAHAHAHA

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(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-19-2008, 3:12 PM

I read your mind Andy and posted it up hahahaha

Cant wait to do some Innov8 logos on them bad boys.

(wayz) · (wayz) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 09-19-2008, 6:47 PM

Nice! I'll just have my 2 yr old draw on them.

(adam_balon) · (adam_balon) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 09-19-2008, 11:10 PM

when billabong did these a few years ago the marker bled from the shorts to the boat seats.

what kind of markers are these?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-20-2008, 7:44 AM

When Billabong did the Tag A Trunk boardshort all they did was supply stencils. The customer had to figure out which ink/markers/paint to use and some didn't use the right kind. This is from one of their ads “Get to work on these things with some enamel paint, paint markers permanent markers, house paint, or whatever else you can get your hands on”

The markers that are included with the CIRE boardshorts are specifically made for writing on fabric. Their sole purpose is to be used on fabric. They are also permanent so they won't bleed out. One critical step in the custom design process is heat setting. One design is complete, the boardshorts need to be put in the dryer on high heat for about 30 minutes. This will set the marker ink into the fabric. We do not recommend using any other types of markers besides what is included with the boardshorts.

When we came up with the idea to make these shorts, I was concerned about the markers bleeding onto other fabrics. So we went through numerous testing trials to see how much they would bleed. We found that if the heat set is done as required, there isn't a problem with the ink bleeding.

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 09-20-2008, 12:12 PM

So sexy! I can't wait to get a pair!

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-21-2008, 9:24 PM

So I started designing a pair for myself with one of the first pair of Custom Graphic boardshorts off the production line. Here is what I have so far and I will keep posting updates as I get more complete.

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(wakeboard_pittsburgh)

This is such a good idea.

(tonis) · (tonis) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 09-22-2008, 7:21 AM

Nuckledragger, just take off the "R" and we will call it good!

Good stuff man, keep it up!

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 09-22-2008, 7:23 AM

will you have kids sizes too?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-22-2008, 7:46 AM

Tonis,
A black sharpie will make that R disappear real quick : )

We don't have kids sizes at this time, only mens and juniors (womens).

(andy_nintzel)

I really I am stoked on these! Cannot wait to get my hands on some.

(matty_gs) · (matty_gs) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 09-22-2008, 8:36 AM

Super pumped about these. I have some tag-a-trunks and used spray paint and never had a problem with it bleeding. I still wear them. I will definitely be looking into these. Props to CIRE

(adam_balon) · (adam_balon) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 09-22-2008, 12:01 PM

wicked man.

(h20diva) · (h20diva) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-22-2008, 3:15 PM

You might want to create a pair for Jarrod that says 880-W instead of CIRE since he lost his lucky "Cire" pair on the freeway...

(wakinali) · (wakinali) **Join Date: Apr 2006** 09-22-2008, 8:20 PM

Do they come in Womens? please say YES...please say YES...

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-22-2008, 8:35 PM

Yes, they come in Juniors (womens).

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(manda) · (manda) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-23-2008, 2:24 AM

do you guys deliver to Australia?

(aidansdad) · (aidansdad) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 09-23-2008, 5:44 AM

Great Idea, but could we get some less psychadelic colors?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-23-2008, 6:27 AM

Manda- We can ship to Australia if you are willing to pay the shipping cost.

Jason- The boardshorts come with a pack of neon colors. The manufacturer of the markers does have different color markers that would have to be purchased seperately.

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-23-2008, 6:28 AM

Here is another update on my pair. More to come.

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(dave23) · (dave23) **Join Date: Nov 2006** 09-23-2008, 7:43 AM

Before doing the heating, can you get rid of the design if you don't like it?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-23-2008, 8:59 AM

The ink is permanent so it won't come out. Bleach may work if you are desperate but I don't recommend ever using bleach on boardshorts.

(fleming) · (fleming) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 09-23-2008, 12:10 PM

I always found the issue with the Tag a Trunk's was that once you started it was tough to stop.

The fact is a simple design usually looks better. the first pair I did ended up looking pretty rough by the time I stopped trying to "fix them".

I never had problems with bleeding when I used the spray paint.

(manda) · (manda) **Join Date: Jul 2006** 09-24-2008, 1:16 AM

what would the shipping costs be for a pair of boardies? cire make half decent girls boardies.

(innov8) · (innov8) **Join Date: May 2005** 09-24-2008, 8:07 AM

All Cire's boarshorts guys and girls are very nice.

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-25-2008, 5:43 AM

manda- shipping would be about $22 and get it there in 6 days.

(duffmangt) · (duffmangt) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 09-25-2008, 10:13 PM

those look like chick shorts...i love the idea but def. need different colors...can you throw up the link where we can get the dif colors?

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-26-2008, 2:36 PM

We will post a link to the other markers when the shorts are shipping in March. Here is an idea of the other color options:

~Black, Blue, Crimson, Yellow, Viridian, and Portrait Pink.
~There is a pastel pack.
~Black, Red, Green, Brown, Blue, and Orange.
~Tropical: Grey, Magenta, Blue, Yellow, Apple Green, and Purple.

(woohoo) · (woohoo) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 09-27-2008, 12:48 PM

Awww seeing the pics as you draw on them makes me want them that much more!! I can't wait to get a pair of these, I've already got a bunch of my friends getting them.

(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 09-28-2008, 8:17 PM

Heres another update after a little more work...

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(nuckledragger) · (nuckledragger) **Join Date: Jun 2004** 11-02-2008, 2:39 PM

So I finished up the front of my custom boardshorts for next season. Now it is on to the back of them when I have some more free time.....

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(stoked_32) · (stoked_32) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 11-04-2008, 10:49 AM

Are they see through when you get them wet?

(sean7791) · (sean7791) **Join Date: Sep 2008** 11-12-2008, 8:49 AM

Any way of shipping some boardshorts to Ireland. I can't find anywhere online that will.

(nuckledragger)

Sean
I will check on shipping to Ireland and get back to you.

John,
We used a heavier fabric on these shorts to reduce the sheerness when they are wet.

(andy_nintzel)

Man Eric those shorts are looking HOT!