DURA-TEC 10'4

We have an annual membership to a paddling club. This is the board my wife usually gets. This is a decent general purpose board, but my wife is fairly athletic and out grew it fairly quickly. Pros Low cost, easy to paddle Cons while not unstable, the Ace-tech is more stable. not as efficient to paddle. Usage Recreational, SUP, family fun

The DURA-TEC 10'4 is a great board, made with great quality. This board is great for beginners and experts because of the grip it will provide, the amazing stability, and it's perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Pros The griping, stability, quality, and the awesome look of the board Cons My personal board doesn't have safety clip to wrap around the ankle. Usage I use it for races, exercise, and chilling on the lake for summer.

Great mid-size SUP for small-to-average paddlers. My 5'4", 130 pound, 50 year old wife can handle and car-top the board without much trouble (loves the integrated carry handle) and found it to be quick and extremely stable on the water. Construction is nearly bomb-proof- good, solid shell with foam core for manageable weight. Hard to beat this board for the price! Pros Tough construction, super-stable on the water, good value for a lower-priced board Cons Could be a shade lighter, traction pad could cover a bit more space toward the nose Usage Recreational paddling, exercise, occasional surf but mostly flat water

Not a great board for my size. A bit wobbly, consturction is ok, not as solid as other hig quality boards Pros Bic is a great name Cons Narrow, wobbly, average construction Usage Touring

This is my first board, I bought it mostly to play on the ocean and surf with it. I really enjoy the board and like that I don't have to worry too much about it when it hurts something. Pros cheaper than most, feels pretty solid and sturdy Cons heavy, stickers started peeling off after a few uses Usage lake or ocean touring, surfing

Branded as a Tiga 10'4", but seems to be the same as the BIC. great 1st board, stiff enough for the MD creeks and small ocean surf, easy to carry, love the integrated handle. Got a great deal for under $600 Pros stability, durability Cons none yet Usage touring, creek fun with family

I fell in love with paddle boarding on this board. For fun, I signed my other half and I up for a class to see how we would like it and I have thought of going again every since. That was when we still lived in Oregon. Since moving out to Ohio for my work this past year, we have met a few fantastic people who also like to SUP and I can't wait to join them. I'm saving up enough to invest in a board and paddle of my own for this summer season. Pros The stability and turning were easy to get down and control. The padding on the board was extremely comfortable on my feet. Since it's a 10'4" board, I was a little intimidated of carrying it (I'm 5'4"). But, it was a breeze and I didn't feel like it was too heavy or large for me to handle by myself once I got it in my hands. Cons In the long run, I would like a board that has the capability of mounting a bag or bungees to it so I can go for longer rides. I expected to see the specific housing on the board that would allow that considering how long and wide it is. That would be the only draw back. Usage Touring only. Choosing a lake to explore. Being able to sit for a snack break and get back up and keep going.

I enjoyed this board during Paddleboard Yoga out in the St. Andrews Bay. It is an excellent multipurpose board. Pros It balanced well and handled mild waves coming at it from all angles. Cons I would have liked for the traction piece to be 1 large piece for yoga but it is fine for standing or kneeling and paddling. Usage Exercising, mild surf, leisure paddling, maybe more as I get more creative with it.

Bought this board to use pretty much all around. I've had it out on flat water a few times, and am hoping to take it on some slow moving water soon. It seems pretty stable, and I'm pushing the max weight limit. Had it recently at the lake for a family picnic, and it was used from the youngest kid, 8, up to a 49 year old man, and everyone in between. Pros Not super heavy Wide and stable Seems pretty durable, kids ran into some rocks and it didn't scratch or anything Cons Cargo straps in the front would be nice Usage Used it touring on flat water so far

Rented a BIC SUP paddle board at the Westin Resorts on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was Thursday, July 3, 2014 and a tropical storm was due in late in the evening. It turned out to be Hurricane Arthur. which ended up landing north at Hatteras and Nags Head, North Carolina. Pros It was very easy to get on to the board in deep water and was able to get through big waves to get out to the deeper water. It was my first time on a paddle board and I found it difficult to stand up and maintain my balance against the waves. However, I was able to kneel and paddle through very high waves without falling off. Cons It was difficult to handle in big waves and winds after riding ashore, but probably would have been much better with less wind and smaller waves. Also, since I spent most of my time on two knees on the board my knees started to get a little sore. Usage 4 hours on surf.

I recently tried this board out. As a beginner I found it comfortable and easy to handle. It is not the fastest board out there but pretty good for flat water and rivers and for folks working on beginner technique. Pros Cons Usage Exercise and some light touring.

I rented the board while visiting the Keys, Islamarada, Florida. The board was light and easy to maneuver but when in the channel it was harder to keep it balanced especially when there was boat traffic. Pros I liked the storage bungee cord on the front of the board and lightness of the board. Cons It was unsteady in a currents and boat traffic where a wider board was not. Usage Touring

These boards are made like the traditional acs surfboards: very robust and heavy. The board is built to last and take a beating. The buoyancy is great, and this particular board has a decent rocker and well formed nose which helps when cutting trough or ridding waves. Overall, it is a decent board for the price (800 dollars or so). Like its surf predecessors, one can loan it out to a friend and not worry about the board. It is very stable and great to play around on with friends who lack an innate predilection for the water. My one complaint about the board and most all Bic acs boards is that it pressure dings way too easily, it is more of a cosmetic issue than anything else since it doesn't affect the board's performance. Good board overall. Pros Buoyant, somewhat maneuverable. versatile. Cons Heavy, pressure dings way too easily. Usage Ocean, lake, bay, rivers with class 1 rapids, messing around with friends on a warm lazy day.

An ultra durable,fun and stable entry to the world of sup. The bic is as at home in the waves as it is on the flat and solid platform for the paddle out. Pros The bic has a sensible price tag,without feeling as delicate as other sups on the market. Cons Its a little on the heavy side. Usage Exersise,surf.

Recently purchased the BIC SUP 10'4 to get into the sport of SUP. The price was right/was marked down nearly 1/2 off the retail price due to small manufacture flaws from a local dealer-which have NOT interferred with use/performance. Have used it (2) times thus far. Once on flat water & once on a more choppy day. Was able to quickly master it/balance without falling. Able to paddle straight/lean into turns & beginning to do maneuvers such as yoga & standing on the tail to elevate the nose. Pros Price. Ease of use for a beginner/stability. Maneuverability. Size/weight for transport. Cons Found that the fin tangles while paddling in weedy bays & makes paddling difficult. Will be getting a replacement fin specifically to aid in paddling in weedy areas. Usage Flatwater touring. Surfing on windy days.