anybody try a BIC surfboard?

[CLAM193]

That's right a surfboard not sailboard. I'm interested in the 9 foot BIC
surfboard. I'm tired of breaking my fiberglass surfboards and am considering a
molded board
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advance...................Regards!.................................

[Mike]

CLAM193 wrote:

I haven't, but I used to surf religeously when I lived in Hawaii... my primary
concern would be WEIGHT! I'll bet it is durable but may weigh a ton!

[edster]

Well I have one of the bic mini mals, its called a "Natural Surf" or
something. I guess it is about 8 feet long or so. I would recommend it to
anyone like me who wants to do a bit of surfing but isn't a regular. It
isn't heavy at all, probably as light or lighter than a popout and so much
more ding resistant. It doesn't look to pretty with a lot of scratches and
dents, but it is really easy to catch waves with. I got it second hand from
a rental place and so it wasn't expensive.

Happy surfing.

Ed
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[Brett]

AWESOME! the 9' is classic longboard with some modern improvements. The
construction is bomb-proof - basically Race-Tech from the sailboards. The
bottom shape really works - easy to paddle, smooth turning but not bouncy
or squirrely, and very versatile. A kook like me can get it going on
almost nothing, but a good rider can really rip. Lots of shops are using
them for rentals because most anyone can enjoy riding them, but they don't
get trashed like a glass board. The fin system is cool too - with the
side fins in, you have a little more bite. With just the single, a little
more speed.

Brett

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[Jeff Kauffman]

>> That's right a surfboard not sailboard. I'm interested in the 9 foot BIC
>> surfboard. I'm tired of breaking my fiberglass surfboards and am considering
> a
>> molded board
>

> I haven't, but I used to surf religeously when I lived in Hawaii... my
> primary
>concern would be WEIGHT! I'll bet it is durable but may weigh a ton!

I rented the 9' BIC surfboard from Urban Surf here in Seattle. I went surfing
with a friend who has a 9' glass board, and we traded off a few times. The
BIC did NOT feel heavier, in fact, it felt lighter than the glass board in the
same size. That may be due to the fact that the construction allows for a
thinner board.

If I were going to buy a surfboard to use as skunk insurance on the Washington
(state, USA) coast, I would buy the BIC because I have spent way too much time
repairing nicks and dings in glass surf and sailboards. The guy at the shop
pointed out that the rental board I used had been buckled about 2 ft back from
the nose, but they just bent it back and kept on using it. It didn't even
break the skin.

Go for it!

-Jeff

Jeff Kauffman - jeff...@wrq.com
Software Development
WRQ - Makers of Reflection and Express Software
Seattle, WA, USA

[BDSinclair]

Nice concept, ding resistant surfboard. What do these things run? OTOH shape
is everything. You may be able to get a custom made board designed for you
and your break of choice for considerably less bucks.
bs

[Gleshna]

I am not sure if this is a BIC board, but I know a fellow that complains of
chest problems from the hard surface of regular surfboards. He rides some sort
of board made from a slight soft foam. He gets decent rides, but he says he
has a slow maximum speed. Apparently the board rocker bends when he stands up
and cuts his down the line speed.

By the way, I very often surf my sailboard. I have surfed a 12'6" Mistral, my
Bic Rhumba, and my Seatrend. They all have pluses and minuses. I remove the
footstraps. My Rhumba has been modified so there is no center board. It is
very easy to catch waves.

My current board is homebrew made to be used as a wave board and longboard.

Luck,

Bob