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Founded in 1979 and long-established on the Breton coast in France, BIC Sport was created by Baron Bich, a man passionate about the sea and sailing, who used his industrial prowess and know-how to develop modern windsurfing, the first grass roots board sport of the 1980s. Quickly established as the world leader in windsurf manufacture, BIC Sport has, in the last twenty years, used its technological manufacturing skills to diversify into other market segments including surf, kayak, junior racing dinghies and, most recently, into Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). BIC’s core values of quality, durability...

1979 - BIC Sport is Born: Baron Bich, of BIC Pen fame, founded on its head with the release of the first-ever mass-produced BIC Sport on a passion for watersports and world renowned surfboard, the Natural Surf. Featuring the same ultra-durable, expertise in sustainable manufacturing. As a passionate sailor who performance-minded construction found in BIC’s windsurf boards lived on the Brittany Coast of France where watersports are an and designed by one of Europe’s legendary riders and shapers, integral part of the tradition and culture, he believed in the sports Gerard Dabbadie, the Natural...

2001 - Sit Down and Paddle: The diversification strategy into Its innovative, modern design together with creative competition other watersports continued with the launch of the now legendary formats made the O’pen BIC an instant success. The O’Pen BIC class Bilbao, BIC Sports first Sit-On-Top Kayak. The Bilbao helped BIC Sport was immediately recognized as an official international class by the win the prestigious “Etoile du Design” award, which recognized the ISAF and today more than 6,000 O’pen BICs are sailing worldwide. boats unique design and production method. Other models quickly followed,...

BIC Sport has been manufacturing watersport products for over 30 years. Long before there was any awareness of environmental issues, it was keen to use a « clean » manufacturing process whereby materials could be recycled, and the production process did not involve gas emissions. From start to end of life-cycle, BIC Sport products are environmentally-friendly. Eco-Design and Environmental Awareness Low energy consumption No pollution • Short production cycle • Short infra-red heating cycle • Closed circuit cooling of the moulds 100% recyclable • Rejection rate < 2,5 / 1000 • Surplus material...

Sustainable development: a major priority for BIC Sport Ecoride recognition Developed by EuroSIMA Cluster in collaboration with the ADEME, Ecoride is a tool which provides the ability to measure and determine environmental efforts of companies within the boardsports industry. BIC Sport got this recognition thanks to its implementation of an environmental management system for the entire company. Awards • O’pen BIC : « Bateau Bleu » prize awarded by the Fédération des Industries Nautiques in 2007. • Kayaks : Several « Etoiles du Design » between 2002 and 2010, with particular emphasis on their...

BIC Sport is the proud owner of an industrial tool that is unique in the world, capable of three different manufacturing techniques : thermoforming, thermoforming around a polystyrene core, and blow moulding/blown extrusion. BIC Sport is the only manufacturer in the world to have these three manufacturing techniques available on one production site. This enables us to produce six different product types. 8

Hollow Twin-Sheet thermoforming The principle : two slabs (deck and hull) are heat-moulded in an aluminium mould then pressure-fused together. The whole thing is then cooled and taken for finishing in the workshops. Products using this technique : kayaks, O'pen BIC, tenders and dinghies Thermoforming around a polystyrene core The principle : a polystyrene blank is covered with fibreglass layers which is then impregnated with resin before being moved to a mould containing two prepared thermomoulded ASA finishing sheets. The mould is pressure-sealed, then cooled, the finished product extracted...

ACE-TEC Technology Light Weight, Durability and Performance With decades of experience in windsurf and surfboard manufacturing BIC Sport is a pioneer and expert of thermoformed composite construction technology. Over the past few years the ideal composite lay-up for SUP have been refined, with ACE-TEC the result. This unique technology suits the needs of experienced riders and newbies alike with a unique combination of LIGHT WEIGHT, DURABILITY AND PERFORMANCE. ASA Skin: 0 ,8mm thermoformed polymer plastic coating: bonds with fiberglass and non-toxic epoxy resin for an extremely durable outer...

Deck Pads All boards are fitted with the pad profile most adapted to the ideal use of the product : 1 lb / 15 kg/m 3 Molded, Watertight EPS Foam Core for lightweight performance Deck Pad: Plush, non-slip deck pad for traction and comfort under foot, durable and lightweight For maximum grip, comfort & control = DURA-TEC Surf, ACE-TEC SUP Performer, all Windsurf boards. For maximum comfort with a secure grip, ideal for fitness & yoga = ACE-TEC CROSS 10’ Fit & 11’ Adventure. For maximum comfort and all-round use, ideal for the family and entry-level users = ACE-TEC & DURA-TEC Original. Ergo-Grip...

DuRA-TEC Technology DURA-TEC is the Most Durable Construction Available Legendary durability, DURA-TEC combines an ultra-durable polyethylene outer shell (like a kayak but lighter weight) with a full polyurethane foam core (like a surfboard) thermoformed in steel molds to ensure consistent and accurate reproduction of the original shape. Proven and long lasting with great performance, we’ve been making recreational wind and surf boards like this since the 1980’s and many are still on the water today! Polyethylene outer shell : Ultra-durable skin to reduce impact damage Deck pad: Low-profile,...