Stand Up Paddle was born at the end of 2000 and has become an internationally known and now fashionable discipline. BIC Sport, world leader in Stand Up Paddle - and Oxbow - the leading French surfwear brand - have invested a lot in the practice. The two French brands, who share the same values and the same passions, have therefore decided to collaborate to create a new range of SUP. These boards, manufactured in France by BIC Sport, will be in the colors of the "French Surf House" that will design them. The range, which is aimed at surfing enthusiasts, will offer a complete range of equipment from boards to paddles and technical sports & lifestyle textiles, and will be marketed by BIC Sport in France and internationally from March 2017.
"Throughout the history of BIC Sport and Oxbow, we find the same values, the same passions and the same strong anchors in the world of snow sports. OXBOW brings its community built around high-profile events and BIC Sport its know-how and technologies. Today, it seems natural for us to come together" details Thierry Verneuil, CEO of BIC Sport.
A complete range for all practices
To be able to address all riders and cover all the different practices, Oxbow and BIC Sport are launching 8 ranges of boards.
Search This SUP board, inspired by longboard surfing, is versatile for waves or flat sea and is inspired by surfing patterns with moderate rocker. The Oxbow Search is both maneuverable in the waves and stable on calm water. It is available in 3 sizes, depending on the rider's profile: 9'2", 10'6" and 11'6".
Play Stable, reliable and high performance for beginners or family, this board allows you to practice many activities: fitness, yoga, fishing, etc. Its flat deck offers numerous bindings, while the volume is well distributed over the entire length. Its small bow makes it more responsive and facilitates gliding. It is available in 2 sizes: 10 and 11 feet.
Explore This board has been designed to offer soft and pleasant sensations for a simple ride on a lake or an expedition on a river or on the sea. With a recognized and efficient touring shape and a high and marked bow that facilitates the penetration in the water and the passage in the chop, the board is at the same time stable and powerful to go surfing on the swell thanks to its flat hull on the back half. Two sizes are available: 11' and 12'6".
Peak This SUP Wave is versatile for all types of waves, stable enough to paddle, and great for surfing. Constructed from 100% Carbon Innegra, it is both lightweight and impact resistant. Three sizes are available: 8'2" - 9' - 9'4".
Glide The Oxbow Glide is a very fast racing board, for all sea conditions. It is the must for touring with a sandwich construction, which allows an excellent glide and great stability for rides or expeditions. The SUP is available in two sizes: 12'6" and 14' for a superior glide and longer excursions.
Racer : This competition board is built in "full carbon", which gives it ultra light weight, rigidity and maximum speed. It is ideal for racing on flat water, on the open sea, along the beach and on downwind courses, thanks to its very high speed potential and optimal stability to stay upright in all conditions. Available in 12'6 and 14'.
Play /Explore These two Oxbow Air sup boards are lightweight, durable, and rigid, just like the hard SUPs. The Oxbow Play (10'6") favors paddling on flat water as it is compact, stable and versatile. While the Explore (12'6") is suitable for riding in all conditions, ideal for travel and easy to store.
