Rip Curl’s highly technical MIRAGE 5 are here, this Summer’s must-have technical boardshorts!

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Rogue Mag Brands Rip Curl Mirage 5

This is the fifth instalment of the MIRAGE boardshort dynasty, and the technical upgrades in the new collection have surpassed all previous editions. Worn by Rip Curl’s team of world-class athletes including dual World Champion surfer Mick Fanning, the MIRAGE 5 brings you the ultimate in comfort and performance. The MIRAGE 5 takes Rip Curl’s specially developed super stretch, quick dry fabric and combines it with other technical features including body-mapped panels and welded seams, to make boardshorts that feel like you’re wearing nothing at all.


Tested to extremes by Rip Curl’s team of world-class riders, the MIRAGE 5 boardshort has also been scrutinised using the same filming technique used in The Matrix, to epic effect. The Bullet Time cameras were set up at the world’s largest wave pool in Malaysia as Rip Curl’s A-list surf team were captured busting out impressive moves in almost full 360degree action – all wearing the new MIRAGE boardshorts.

Rogue Mag Brands Rip Curl Mirage 5

With the latest release from the MIRAGE series of boardshorts, Rip Curl continue to demonstrate their technical knowledge and expertise in the world of surfing. The brand’s heritage stretches back to the birth of modern surfing and to further cement this, Rip Curl will be celebrating 50 years of their legendary Bells Beach Pro surf contest from 19th – 30th April http://live.ripcurl.com/

Equipped with more features than fathomable, the Mirage 5 isn’t about smoke and mirrors. This is the ultimate boardshort for surfing. The Mirage 5 is proof that the bar for boardshort technology has been elevated, wearing the Mirage 5 is LIKE WEARING NOTHING AT ALL.

RRP: £80 (MIRAGE 5 ES3)
www.ripcurl.com/mirage

Rogue Mag Brands Rip Curl Mirage 5

The Mirage features:

ELASTOSTRETCH 3:
The Mirage is made of Rip Curl’s patented Elastostretch 3 material, the lightest most comfortable fabric in the water which has ‘beyond-4-way’ stretch characteristics. It’s able to stretch out over 180% and snap back to it’s original shape without sagging or buckling.

STL TECHNOLOGIES & STICHLESS SEAMS:
The Mirage 5 has electromagnetic and heat welded seams, which means no stitching (and no rashes) in critical areas, as well as a reduction in excess fabric, making the boardshorts as light as possible. The seams move and stretch with the fabric and there is also a lifetime warranty on all welded STL seams.

ERGO FIT:
Body-mapped panelling and shaping on the Mirage 5 reduces seams in critical areas meaning less chafing and more flexibility for the surfer. A slim, flexible fly also eliminates the need for Velcro or a bulky design.

EASY FLOW SYSTEM:
The Mirage 5 features a perforated laser cut flow system on both legs, which moves water and air through the short to reduce unnecessary drag.

QUADROFLEX:
The Mirage 5 features Rip Curl’s Quick Dry Quadroflex fabric – their new four-way super stretch Hydrophobic material – water repelling and super fast drying characteristics make the Mirage the ultimate boardshort. Using activated carbon made from coconut shells, this boardshort forces the body’s heat to draw moisture out of the garment, making it Rip Curl’s fastest drying boardshort ever.

WAFFLE WAISTBAND:
The Mirage 5 features the new Rip Curl Waffle Waistband, which increases comfort and improves grip around your waist.

SILICON LACED DRAWCORD:
The Mirage 5 features a streamline drawcord with silicon ribbing for ultra grip making it lock together when tied, securing your shorts in even the heaviest of wipeouts.

LIGHTWEIGHT:
The Mirage 5 is super lightweight – a result of the combination of Rip Curl’s Quick Dry Quadroflex fabric and welded STL seams with less excess fabric and stitching. Less weight equals better performance.

www.ripcurl.com/mirage

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