12'6" Wing

Bought used last fall. Very well performing board. We use it in lakes mrimarily and it cuts right through boat wakes. Stable, fast, and most important - nearly indestructable! Nice tie-down area and large deck pad. Pros Durability, performance. Cons Nothing so far! Usage Touring

Love this board- super stable and ding resistant. Cuts through choppy water with easy, great glide - no issue keeping up with kayakers in my group. decking is nice on the feet with out being squishy. Pros easy to paddle, easy to carry- fairly light. bow design is great for cutting through the water Cons I really like the way this board cuts, but some stability is lost over traditional shaped boards - touring boards are by nature less stable, therefore less useful for yoga and such Usage touring- use alongside kayakers for day trips.

This board provided exceptional stability and control. It gave me confidence even though I am a novice. It had sure grip. I liked the colours offered as well as it was lightweight. Pros It provided great stability and control Cons There was nothing I did not like about it. Usage I used it for exercise.

The Ace-Tec 12'6 Wing was my first touring/racing board. I had learned on a foam board and then transitioned to an inflatable board before buying this board. The Ace-Tec may be on the heavy side at 35 lbs, but it is sturdy and extremely durable. I think I'm hard on my paddleboards in general, which is why I opted for a board that isn't an epoxy wood board. The shape of the board makes for a smooth glide and it handles chop really well. Overall a really great board to enter into paddleboard racing without spending a hefty amount. Pros durable, good storage area up front, traction pad is stable Cons a little heavy... Usage Racing, exercise, touring

I am a 5'11", 200 lb and 58 year old kayaker that started SUPing 3 months ago on a ACE-TEC Wing Touring 12'6" and am very happy with this board. The stability is good for a beginner and it tracks fairly well. The real plus for this board is it's durability. Pros Durability, stable for a beginner and bungies are well positioned. Cons Weight at 35lbs and carrying slot/handle is too far forward. The board does not balance well and tips forward when it is being carried. Usage Exercise and touring. This is a good board for a new (beginner) SUP paddler.

This is my second season with my 12'6" Ace-Tec Wing, and I'm quite pleased with it. After kayaking for years, I started SUP last summer and have come to like it more and more as my skills got better. I paddle with others at times and I seem to have to work harder to maintain a decent speed than some friends with inflatable boards, which seem to glide along the top of the water. When the wind picks up my Wing stays on course lots better, and it also does well when the water goes from smooth to a bit of chop. I do weigh about 230 lbs. so perhaps this is to be expected when paddling next to someone weighing 100 (or more) pounds less. Pros The board seems very durable and I don't find it at all heavy, given its length. Primary stability is ok, but secondary stability is outstanding. Cons No complaints Usage I use the board for exercise and for flat water outings.

This is a great board. It was very manageable and stable when my 19 and 11 year old sons and I tried it. The grip on top of the board was good. This was our first time on a paddle board - this was a great one to start on! We were able to stay on it even in the ocean inlet! Pros Stable and manageable. Good foot grip. Cons You have to be mindful of the fin when handling and in shallow water. Usage Exercise, touring, fun.

Great entry board for racing. More than adequate stablility. Excellent durability. I am very rough on boards and this has held its own better than most. Hand hold is slightly off balance. This combined with it's weight, makes carrying and putting it on your car roof difficult, for even a big man. Pros Decent speed and tracking. Good stability and durability. Cons Heavy Weight. Poorly balanced carrying hole. Usage Exercise, recreational racing, and touring.

It's working out well for fishing, happy with this board so far Pros Great price Seems fast and glides well but I don't really have any other 12'6" touring boards to compare to. Hull material is durable Tracks straight. Tracking not affected by wind. 12'6" is a nice size as it's more portable than 14' BIC has a large dealer network so I don't need to drive 100 miles if there's a problem Cons Needs tie-downs or leach-plugs along the sides of the middle of the board to attach a cooler or bag where items would be more accessible. I will be adding some aftermarket tie-downs. There are 2 useless tie-downs at the stern that I can't imagine using for anything Not the best looking board, the graphics are a little cheesy Usage Saltwater fishing, touring

This board is all that the manufactures say it is. It's stable, fast and handles chop with it's displacement hull design. I did lots of reviews and was happy I settled on this stand up paddleboard! Pros Built to last....Takes hits and doesn't have any dings.. built like a tank.... Cons Along with the durability comes the need for weight. Printing is starting to peel off. Wish it would have been laminated. Usage Exercise and touring and lite non pro racing.....

One of the best boards to ride on. The narrow front allows you to cut threw almost any wave. Very sturdy board to balance on and have control over. Over all very nice board. Pros Easy to balance, fast, and easy to control. Cons I do not have any cons. Usage For recreational uses mostly. I hope to soon be racing/touring.

The perfect next board. This will be my third board.....and the first time I can say that I absolutely LOVE one! My first board was a plastic one that I bought for fun.....when I discovered that I really liked SUP, I purchased a beginner glass board at the suggestion of a sales rep at a paddle show. I guess they thought that because I was in my mid-50's I needed something wide and slow. Unfortunately I outgrew that quickly. The Ace-Tec Wing really makes paddling much more enjoyable....it's plenty stable for a 190 pound man....and it handles slight chop way better than a standard shaped flat bottomed board. This is the board that I will use for many years. Pros Stable, good glide, pointed bow cuts through chop.....also has great weight capacity. Easy to paddle fast board. Cons Hard to store a board this length Usage Exercise, touring, and lounging.

After trying out a SUP lesson I had to get a board to learn on. I picked this one because of the great reviews. It even won the Outside Magazine's Gear of the Year. Wanted to get a board I could learn on and not get tired of after learning some basic skills. Started on my knees, to standing up, and now doing some light open ocean touring. Able to get a great workout on my own or take my daughter on a tour to see some dophins and sea lions. Pros 1) Stable design for a touring board. 2) Built like a tank - sturdy, exceptional well constructed. 3) Versatile for everyone in the family. 4) Can be used from flat water lakes to open ocean water...small chop. 5) Easy to learn on and great board to practice new skills. 6) Bic stands behind their product....I don't work for them but had great experience with customer care. Cons 1) Carry hole seems a bit displaced. Front end heavy. 2) Feels heavy. 3o lb. and 12'6" means you need to learn to carry the board. 3) Not for heavy chop in open ocean. Know its not designed for it but wished it handled it better. Usage -Race with some friends - It glides well but don't expect to win any races against the pro race boards. - Great exercise paddle board to practice your stoke or turning technique. Lost a few pounds and improved my core strength. - Great touring board around a lake, harbor, or close to shore touring in the ocean. -Did I mention it's built like a tank. You could invade the front castle gate and use it as a hammering ram and it wouldn't break. Not that I would try but It's a solid board.

I have used this board (my 1st SUP) one season without any complaints. I am 6'1", 195. At 12'6" and 30" wide it is a stable platform until heavy wind side chop - still doable but demanding more focus. Not the fastest board on the lake probably due to 34 lb. weight and 30" width but durability and stability are the benefits. Smaller version available from BIC for lighter weight paddlers. Pros Durability, stability, nice looking board, easy to car top if you can handle 34 lbs., would recommend it for what it is intended for. Cons Too heavy, 12"6" length is hard to store: all nit picks and trade offs because one knows it at purchase. Usage Raced once (2nd place out of two entries, beaten by a younger motor). Main use is touring local lakes on premium days.

great all around touring board- bomber construction! quick and responsive Pros indistructable Cons bit on the heavy side- i would not use it in an open category for racing Usage tour- training- guiding

The Bic Wing 12'6 is a good around board for touring and racing. It has a thin plastic shell that makes it durable. The board is stable in the chop and fast in the flats. You can be rough on it and not worry about it. This board would be good for all around paddling and touring. Much more durable than a race board, not that much slower. If you have kids, are rough on your stuff, and still want a board you can beat the pack in, the wing is your board. The cons, it's a Bic. Not as sexy as a 404 or a SIC board, but not as fragile. Think of it as a Honda or a Huffy. Not as sleek as a vette, but it will serve its purpose and do it well. Think of the Bic Wing as your everyday board. It's priced good and paddles great. Pros Good board at a great price Cons Not as sexy as some other board makers. Usage Touring, race

At 12'6" and 30" wide with a recessed deck this board is stable. Shaped with a displacement hull this board moves right along. Not just a "race board", this board has five tie down points to add carrying capacity. Pros Great price for a displacement hull, Ace-tec makes it reasonable light but also very durable. Good for the recreational racer or as a pretty fast touring board. Cons Deck pad is a little harsh, the "Edge guard" or "Rail bumper" makes the board look cheap. Usage Racing, Exercise, Touring

Great board, stabile, and super durable. Great price. My second sup and i love it. Pros Durable, fast, stable, even does a wave quite well for a displacement board. Cons Tiny bit heavier than classic fiber glass but the durability of the outer shell is well worth it. Usage Racing , touring fitness