BIC Sport TOUGH-TEC Performer Sup Stand Up Paddleboard

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.

Well balanced, easy to maneuver. We even rescued my neighbor's chairs after a storm. It's durable! Well worth the investment!

I got this as a gift for my mom and we both love it for standard recreational use. We had used BIC paddle boards as rentals from a place near us and decided to go with the same brand, but a newer model that is still not the latest to keep the price reasonable but still updated. She is 5'0 and I'm 5'1. I weigh ~120-130lbs and typically this is a great size/ length/ width for us. This can hold up two small-medium sized adults. Sometimes a friend and I will have one person sit on the front and the other stand paddling in the back. Easy for beginners

Great boards but a bit heavy

So far so good. Had mine out on flat water and surf. The quick-fin tool free center fin that came with it would not stay on in surf or waves and so i Emailed bic and they sent me a replacement next day that seems to be a little more secure. If you are planning on surfing or paddling in really rough stuff you may still want to pick up a fin that bolts on. As a point of reference, I am 200 pounds exactly and a relatively experienced paddler but still found the 10(6) slightly tippy in side chop and sloppy conditions compared larger boards with more volume. Its nothing that's not manageable but it does make the board more difficult to hold a straight line when paddling and I still take the occasional spill if I get caught sideways on a swell. I Bought the lower volume 10(6) vs the 11 (6) because I wanted a board specifically for small wave surfing and not touring but in hind sight I wish I would have went with the 11(6) because although it's 6 pounds heavier I think the added volume would have made up for it in stability. My personal recommendation: If you are over 180-190 pounds and plan on paddling in anything other than relatively calm water, go with the 11 (6). These boards average about 10 pounds heavier than epoxy boards of the same size and length but once in the water the added weight is negligible unless you are doing some serious wave carving. Otherwise im pretty happy with it. Good solid board, and seems to be solid construction.

Great paddle board!

I purchased this board to use at our lake house. I wanted something cheaper than my high end board I left down south. This board does NOT seem cheap when you handle it. First, it is a flat board so it handles well and is capable of doing quick turns. The fin that comes with it tracks well. It would be unfair to compare it to my bic cross fit 10 which has a hull front instead of the flat. However, as a beginner I didn't fully appreciate the difference. The hull shape is good when you have leads predictable water such as a large river (like the potomac). The hull is awesome but 100% not needed on a small to medium lake. Ours is 8x2 miles and has some nice places to go in and out along the shore and docks. Being that this board is plastic and not fiberglass, I do not worry about going in and out of the different parts of the shoreline which in places have some sharp rocks in the sand. This board can take a beating seriously. I ride right up on the beach. The board sits a bit lower in the water than the cross fit and the center of gravity is further back on the board. At 10'6" this board is a good size to store in the garage and down by the dock. My other board is 10' so this seems like a huge upgrade in length but totally not when compared to the 11'6" board which may provide some more stability but not worth the extra hassle of trying to fit it on my car or handle. I'm 5'6" and am doing some heath rehab and I can handle this board fine. Between this board at 35lbs and my other board at 24lbs there was less of a difference in carrying than i thought. The grip handles are more than helpfut at balancing the weight. I had to carry the board about 50 yard to get it from the driveway to the water and I was able to do it myself with the fin in front and grabbing the grip. I needed a little help getting it on the car to get home but as soon as I build up some upper body strength this shouldn't be an issue either in short time. I have the yakima sup dog racks with the rollers which I also highly recco. All you have to do is lift the board to about your chin, rest on the rollers and push up. If you are considering an option this board, my choices were basically the following. 1. cheaper "package" soft top board with a fiberglass bottom for -$-100 which would have lasted maybe 3 seasons, gotten indentations from my racks and got ripped up in the shoreline. 2. a longer and heavier board for +$300 that I really couldn't handle at 8-10lbs more or store in my garage. Although likely a bit more stable. 3. +500 and get a fiberglass hull board like the one I have at home which is lighter, handles better in more conditions and I know I love but would be less durable in this environment and too much $$$ than I wanted I spend for use at 6 weeks a year...and the abuse it would take with guests who never paddle boarded before and wanted to try it. It is not a "hard" board to learn on. I would highly recco this even if I was using it year round.