2011 Press Kit BIC SPORT : WORLD LEADER IN WATERSPORTS BIC Sport is today THE international specialist in all branches of watersports: Pioneer in the sport of windsurfing, Forerunner in surfboard mass-manufacture, European leader in the sit-on-top kayak market, Instigator behind new windsurfing techniques for the young, BIC Sport has also given a new impetus to junior sailing with its new dinghy the O pen BIC. One unique production site 25 000 m² at the heart of the Industrial Zone in Vannes, Brittany, France Two methods of production: thermoforming and blow-moulding A unique know-how 65 000 sporting products exclusively produced in Vannes, France 60 % of the production is exported to over 90 countries worldwide Key dates 1979 : Founding of the company 1980 : Launch of the first windsurfer, the Dufour «Wing» 1994 : Release of the first BIC Sport surfboard 1997 : Production of the 1 000 000th BIC Sport windsurfer 2000 : BIC Sport wins the World Funboard Championships 2002 : Launch of the first BIC Sport «sit-on-top» kayak, the Bilbao 2005 : Launch of the Yakka, the first semi-rigid foldable kayak 2006 : Launch of the O pen BIC, the sailing dinghy for children and teenagers 2008 : Release of the Jungle and of the new E-Comp surfboard range 2009 : Launch of the BIC 245 and of the inflatable YAKKAir range 2010 : Launch of the Beach windsurf range and of the new Stand-Up Paddle 11 4 ACS in the surfboard range 2011 : Launch of 3 new SUP boards and of the Nomad Kayak Press contact : Benoit Treguilly / +33 (0)2 97 43 75 28 / benoit.treguilly@bicworld.com
2011 Press Kit World leader in windsurfing for over 20 years, BIC Sport has branched out over the past decade into surf, kayaks, kitesurf, and sailing dinghies and has redeveloped its range of tenders, with the aim of providing quality and innovative products at the best price. In 2011, BIC Sport is widening its ranges by including several innovative products in its Kayak range and also especially in its SUP range where demand is growing very fast. Another main objective : to continue the development of attractive One-Design boards and sailing boats for the young windsurfers and sailors, in association with the International Sailing Federations. Key products in this category: Techno 293 One Design in windsurfing and the O pen BIC in sailing. BIC Surf / SUP After the huge success of the 11 4 ACS SUP in 2010, BIC Sport is launching 3 new boards in 2011. In the ACS range, a 10 4 SUP is being added to the 11 4 ideal for beginners and surf schools. Made out of polyethylene, these two SUP are solid boards sold at an affordable price. The other two new BIC Surf SUP boards are the E-Comp Jungle 10 6 and 11 6. Built in thermoformed Epoxy composite, they are light and stiff and are geared at the intermediate to advanced riders. More information in this press kit and on
2011 Press Kit BIC Kayaks Following the YAKKAir HP1, HP2 and the Nomad which where the latest innovations in the inflatable kayak world, the new Kalyma is a first-priced, high standard construction and equipment kayak. More information in this press kit and on BIC Windsurf In 2010, BIC Sport re-entered the market of sailing schools with the Beach boards which are produced in polyethylene. This range of modern and sturdy boards are manufactured according to the existing technologies used to produce our kayaks and surfboards. More information in this press kit and on BIC Boats Launched end of 2008, the Sportyak 245 is the result of 35 years experience in dinghy manufacturing, combining the best features of those legendary boats that are the Sportyak 213 and the BIC 252. Very stable, unsinkable, it comes with integrated rollers and lots of various clever fittings. More information in this press kit and on O pen BIC The O pen BIC is the glide machine for children and teenagers and both in France and internationally it has met with great success, with more than 4000 boats worldwide so far (up to summer 2011). Whether sailing for leisure or in competitions, this very innovative sailing dinghy does it all and the kids love it. More information in this press kit and on Media website (action photos royalty-free, product photos, logos, ) http://media.bicsport.com (User name : bicsport - Password : media-bs10) Press contact : Benoit Tréguilly / +33 (0)2 97 43 75 28 / benoit.treguilly@bicworld.com
2011 Press Kit Beginner level windsurf boards have made considerable progress as regards their stability, and that for some time now, but are nevertheless frequently a bit fragile for the kind of intensive use they get. Responding to the needs of windsurf clubs, BIC Windsurf is launching a brand new range called the «Beach». It s the result of an innovative mix of technologies already to be found on BIC surf boards and kayaks. The outer skin of polyethylene is the same as that used on BIC Sport kayaks with their proven strength. The internal construction borrows from the BIC ACS surf board with its massive knock-resistance. The shapes have been developed with maximum stability for beginners in mind but are still very manoeuvrable to help learn some progression moves. Beach boards will therefore be very useful for windsurf schools looking for good, solid, modern and easy to learn on boards. Both models come with a retractable daggerboard system that is very simple to tune. Recommended rigs Fittings Footstrap inserts : 2 + 1 centre rear on 3 position inserts 225 D 175 D Core Nova Technical specifications Technology - Equipment Board Length Width Vol. Weight Construction Fin Finbox Dagger (cm) (cm) (ltrs) (kg) system Beach 225 D 290 90 225 16.9 Twinsheet PE WA 30 Deep Tuttle 60 cm Beach 175 D 285 78 175 14.9 Twinsheet PE WA 30 Deep Tuttle 60 cm
2011 Press Kit Easy riding boards, super strong and a superb price Beach 225 D > Learning and progression The most easily accessible of the Beach series. It will suit heavier weight beginners looking for a highly stable board for learning in good, strong conditions. Beach 175 D > Great compromise of thrills and stability The Beach 175 is a great compromise board for medium weight beginners. Quite long, it gives excellent glide in lighter winds but is still very manoeuvrable. Retractable daggerboard Very strong thermoformed polyethylene skin Rear carrying handle Carry handle Anti-skid footpad, moulded into the board Front handle for carrying and towing Short fin, ideal for learning beach starts Program Recommended rigs (m²) One Wave Slalom Freeride Beginner Design Nova 2.5 > 5.5 - Core 5.5 > 6.5 Nova 2.5 > 5.5 - Core 5.5 > 6.5
2011 Press Kit ACS SUP SUP Unbeatable durability Easy and Stable For Beginners and clubs Approved by 10 4 ACS SUP With the launch of the first ever SUP made from polyethylene, using a quality shape and selling at a tempting price, BIC Sport is recreating the same phenomenon as with the Natural Surf that took surfing to the masses and became the most popular board in the history of the sport in the process. The BIC Sport Stand Up Paddle ACS boards have been conceived to make sure you can enjoy flat water as easily as the waves with shapes that have an excellent manoeuvrability/stability ratio. Made from thermoformed polyethylene, they re aimed at beginner riders just getting into the sport looking for a strong, stable board and wanting to progress to start riding in waves. They re ideally suited to surf and SUP schools who need strong, easy to use equipment that their students can make rapid progress on. They come with an integral foot pad and carry handle. ACS 11 4 ACS SUP Length Width Weight Volume Shaper 10'4'' ACS SUP 10'4 315cm 31'' 78.7cm 33.07lbs 15.00kg 175 litres Peter Hosking 11'4'' ACS SUP 11'4 346cm 32 81.3cm 37.48lbs 17.00kg 205 litres Peter Hosking
2011 Press Kit Get into stand-up paddle boarding 10 4 ACS SUP New for 2011, the 10 4 ACS is aimed at lighter weight beginners. With the same handling as the bigger 11 4, and similarly evenly spread volume giving a unified shape and great versatility, it s as easy to ride in the flat, where it has superb directional stability, as it is manoeuvrable in small waves. 11 4 ACS SUP The 11 4 ACS is designed for beginner and heavier weight riders. It s got the biggest range of conditions for sailing of any board on the market. Its substantial volume is evenly spread like a longboard, giving it its versatility. On the water its got great directional stability whilst retaining excellent manoeuvrability in small waves. Anti-skid footpaads moulded into the board Carry handle Very strong thermoformed polyethylene skin FCS fin Fin set-up Ability level First Timer Beginner Intermediate Advanced Weight range (lbs / kg) 88/40 110/50 132/60 154/70 176/80 198/90 220/100 242/110 264/120 286/130 308/140 330/150 352/160 FCS Dolphin 10'' US-box FCS Dolphin 10'' US-box
2011 Press Kit Jungle SUP Lightweight and durability Versatile and easy For intermediate and advanced riders The SUP E-Comp range is good enough to rival most sandwich type construction boards on the market. E-Comp technology, same as used on our surf boards, is 30% stronger than polyester and has similar weight and stiffness advantatages as higher end sandwich constructed boards. It s also hugely resistant to the knocks and bumps that are common in SUP. The E-Comp range is therefore perfectly suited to the performance demands of advanced riders, and is equally well adapted to intermediates. Both the new SUP boards come with integral foot pad and carry handle. Jungle SUP 10 6 Jungle SUP 11 6 Length Width Weight Volume Shaper Jungle 10'6'' 10'6 320cm 31 1/2 80.0cm 29.76lbs 13.50kg 185 litres Peter Hosking Jungle 11'6'' 11'6'' 350cm 32 1/2 82.0cm 34.17lbs 15.50kg 220 litres Peter Hosking
2011 Press Kit Accelerate your riding style Jungle SUP 10 6 The new 10 6 E-Comp is designed for moderate to light weight riders. It uses the same overall concept as the larger 11 6 : big, evenly spread volume, good width for good stability, finely balanced rocker and curved outline to make it highly manoeuvrable in small surf. Easy to handle on the flat, light in weight and feel, it s a highly versatile SUP suitable for a very wide range of conditions. Jungle SUP 11 6 Shaped for heavier weight riders, the new SUP 11 6 E-Comp has substantial volume giving great lateral stability. And with the volume evenly spread along the length, its finely balanced rocker and longboard-style outline, it s a board that s easy to handle on the flat stuff but is still very manoeuvrable in waves. That, combined with its excellent stiffness and light weight, make this the SUP suited to the widest range of conditions of any board on the market. The process forms the top and bottom - (ASA) surfaces of the board over aluminium moulds. These formed surfaces are then pressed over a pre-shaped, lightweight EPS foam core, (the lightest surfboard foam available) which is covered in 6-oz fibre glass cloth and epoxy resin to give the board strength. This construction provides an extremely stiff, lightweight surfboard that is approximately 30% more durable than a standard polyester surfboard but almost identical with regard to its flex characteristics and weight. Fin set-up r) ass ass ass gr/l ass ass ass er) l me gl e 25 regl regl regl olym gl oly breg bre bre b b b e P n Fi al Fi al Fi tyren al Fi al Fi gr Fi ne P n e e e s n n n n r v y 50 Styr Sty Wo rectio rectio Pol rectio rectio d i i i i A( A ( gr AS AS 200 Unid Unid ande Unid Unid gr 0gr Exp 0gr 0gr 0 20 20 15 PS) 15 (E Ability level First Timer Beginner Intermediate Advanced Weight range (lbs / kg) 88/40 110/50 132/60 154/70 176/80 198/90 220/100 242/110 264/120 286/130 308/140 330/150 352/160 FCS Dolphin 10'' US-box + M5 side FCS Dolphin 10'' US-box
2011 Press Kit hp3 INFLATABLE NOMad All set for adventure The Nomad is the newest addition in BIC Sport s collection of High Pressure inflatable kayaks. It is a 2-3 seater, designed for leisure and trips. As with the YAKKAir HP, it has a high pressure floor and a high pressure keel. Stable and powerful, it is ideal for family outings, 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children can take place in it. For outings, it has enough room for two kayakists and their equipment. It can be fitted with a full soft deck for full protection in adverse weather conditions. An excursion kayak for two Leisure trips Family outings 1 Adult Nomad 2 Adults 3 Adults 2 Adults + 2 children Data specs Performance Program Colours L.: 16'4.9'' / 5.00m w.: 33.5'' / 0.85m W.: +/- 55.1lbs / 25kg Maxi load.: 617lbs / 280kg Capacity: 2 adults + 2 children Manoeuvrability Sea Straight Line perf. Lake / flat water Stability Beginner white water Gliding properties Beginner waves
2011 Press Kit kalyma INFLATABLE Your first inflatable kayak The Kalyma is a family fun kayak for beach, open sea and rivers. Comfortable, tough, aesthetically pleasing, stable and light, it combines an innovative shape with very practical fittings and features : removable seats that are also adjustable for leg length and fitted with storage pockets ; integral water resistant storage compartment, an integrated draining valve The safety features include three independent inflatable sections, a removable rear fin and a guiding skeg. It can be used for 1 or 2 persons paddling in comfort. It comes with a carry bag, air pressure gauge and a repair kit. Standard equipment: 1 Carry bag, 2 seats 1 skeg (small), 1 Repair kit 1 Pressure gauge, 1 Owner s Manual kalyma Data specs L.: 11'0 / 3.35m Colours w.: 37.4 / 0.95m W.: +/- 33lbs / 15kg Maxi load.: 440lbs / 200kg Capacity: 2 adults 1 Adult 2 Adults Performance Manoeuvrability Straight Line perf. Stability Gliding properties Program Sea Lake / flat water Beginner white water Beginner waves
2011 Press Kit Focus on experience With their exceptional light weight and great build quality, their incredible longevity, and above all, their incomparable stability, BIC boats have built a solid reputation in the world of leisure boating. The new Sportyak 245 is the result of 35 years of experience and development! This mid sized dinghy combines the best features of those other legendary boats that are the BIC 252 and the Sportyak 213. Light weight, easy to transport, giving you excellent glide when you row, it can also be fitted with either a thermal or electric motor. From carrying men and equipment to an anchored boat, to getting out to the best fishing spots, to being a great toy for the kids There are almost no limits for this super safe and versatile boat! Specifications Length: 2.45m / 8 0.5 Width: 1.20m / 3 11.2 Weight: 39kg / 86lbs Capacity: 3 persons Outboard engine maxi power: 3 CV Accessories included with the dinghy: 2 oars, 3 rowlocks, 3 rowlock brackets, 2 cockpit eyelets, 1 rope, 1 seat, wheel system Available colours: orange/white blue/white - green/beige
2011 Press Kit Photo: J. Houyvet For the past five years, the O pen BIC has radically changed the world of junior sailing for children and teenagers by offering a powerful glide machine that gives both fun and performance, whether in training or regattas. It has achieved ISAF International Class status, the number of sailing school fleets are growing, and national and international events are being organised across the globe with excitingly new formats The O pen BIC spirit is alive! L.: 275 cm / w.: 114 cm W.: 45 kg / Sail: 4.5 m²
2011 Press Kit Photos_S. Cazenave THE NEW 2011 STAND-UP PADDLE BOARD COLLECTION DUANE DESOTO OXBOW TEAM RIDER WWW.OXBOWORLD.COM SUP Epoxy Cruiser 11'0'' 11'6'' 12'0'' Great for flatwater cruising and small waves, ideal all round performance SUP Epoxy Scout 9'4'' 10'4'' 10'8'' Stability and manoeuvrability for progressive performance in flatwater to medium waves SUP PVC Jet Wave 9'2'' A pure wave riding machine for surfing waves of all sizes Adjustable Fixed 170-210cm 220cm Carbon Carbon Distributed by: BIC Sport RP 3716, Z.I. du Prat 56037 Vannes Cedex FRANCE Tel : 33 (0)2 97 43 75 00 Fax : 33 (0)2 97 43 75 01 contact@bicsport.com