The board looks the most compact within this group, a cute knob that you'll want to keep turning fast with rather than taking longer strokes on tour. The board also turns like a humming top when you want it to, you don't have to go far back, it remains almost untippable - the perfect children's-family-bathing-island-fun board. If you are looking for a board for longer tours with similarly easy handling, Bic's 11'0'' (report on page 85) is the better choice. The three fins also speak in favour of fun use in shallow shore areas (then without a centre fin).
Highlights Very light and child/family-friendly; less suitable for long tours; carrying handles at the front and rear (children)
Price 979 EuroLength 320 cmWidth 33''/84 cmWeight (Sup measurement*) 9.26 kgVolume 290 lWeb www.bicsup.com

Deputy Editor in Chief surf