BIC Sport TOUGH-TEC Performer Sup Stand Up Paddleboard

Description

BIC Sport exclusive, tough-tic construction delivers true board Sport performance with exceptional durability at a great price. Tough-tic construction features a molded watertight EPS foam core that is sealed in a thermoformed protective polyethylene skin for maximum durability. TOUGH-TEC Performer SUP boards feature surf-inspired longboard outlines + a Moderate rocker profile for maximum versatility -excellent glide + maneuverability for flat water cruising/light open ocean touring paired with solid performance in the surf zone. 3 sizes: 9'2 (&let; 180lbs), 10'6 (&let; 200lbs), 11'6 (&let; 240lbs) available each w/a plush and comfortable embossed EVA deck pad that offers exceptional traction. Center fin and ergonomic, recessed carry handle included in all models. Other bid SUP models that utilize tough-tic construction include the versatile cross hybrid all-around boards-search "BIC Sport cross" for more information. Each of these performer shapes are also available in BIC Sport lightweight/durable, exclusive "ace-tic" high gloss construction - search for "ace-tic performer". for those that want an SUP that can also double as a windsurfer, check out the BIC Sport 10'6 wind and BIC Sport 11'6 wind. BIC Sport tough-tic = true board Sport performance with exceptional durability at a great price Review: Better than expected! - This is the second SUP in our home. My wife got the first one, a fiberglass board that was almost twice the price. We liked it a lot and decided to get a second SUP. For our purposes we didn't need two super high end boards so I started looking at alternatives. This plastic board is much nicer than I expected when we got it. The plastic over foam gives the board a very similar feel to a fiberglass board vs the hollow plastic boards you see at walmart, etc. I knew from the specs before ordering that the board was light, but I didn't expect it to feel as light as it does considering the construction. It's not too much heavier than our fiberglass board and it seems much more durable. I'm sure it'll take a bump off the pavement and that sort of thing with ease. Granted this board has less volume than our other one so it's a little less floaty and less stable, but it still has plenty of float and I had no problems with the stability. I've only paddled it in flat water at this point so I can't comment on surfing it. It tracks and turns nicely. Unlike the only other review at the time of writing this, my quick fin fits snugly into the fin box. I will probably buy a screw in main fin, and get the extra side fins to use when surfing, but the quick fin seems great for flat water. Not pictured or listed in the specs is a second nose leash port, which could be useful if we take the board with us on our annual canoe trip. It'll make a good tow point. Bang for the buck, I'm very pleased with this board. It's much nicer than the really cheap plastic ones, and definitely nicer than my friends inflatable SUP at the same price point. Review: So stable - I specifically got the 11 foot because I wanted to be able to take both dogs with me. Taking 1 is best.... the very front of board is rounded and no padding. Both dogs slipped right off. It was hilarious. So, 1 dog only. I walk, they walk. It paddles easily. Getting back on is simpler than most boards from the side.... I don't feel like I am going to pull it over. Con: only 1 strap/attachment for bungee. It would have been nice to have an extra attachment point. I tend to be out for hours at a time.... radio is nice to strap in... along with bag and water bottle. No big just an "extra" comment. Overall, this boards does weigh 35lbs.... it is still light enough for me to haul the 1/4 mile from house to lake... It is super durable. We have a rocky shore. It comes with 1 fin. I added the accessory fins... easy peasy. My value for the board is clear to me. I love it.