11'6'' Beach Performer

I have a small quiver of boards ranging from my inflatable river board to my 17'4 downwinder. My absolute favorite is the BIC 11'6 ACE-Tec. It's the most versatile and fun to ride and my dog loves it as well. With an easy after market deck pad addition, I can use the entire length of the board with my dog with room to spare. It's my go to whether I'm in the surf or on the calm. I'm a lifelong BIC fan! Pros The board is very manageable in waves as tall as 4 ft. I found the stability of the wide deck a plus in the messy Oregon breaks and surprisingly, the ability to turn this big board on the face of a wave. It performs like my 7'8 long board. Cons The only improvement I would make to this board was easily remedied with the addition of deck matting. It's way too much board to NOT get on the nose! Usage I use this board to surf 4 ft and under waves as well as leisurely paddle the Columbia river and lakes.

Nice all purpose board for most people. Rigid and feels every choppy wave along the gulf shore. Stable enough to allow leisurely sightseeing without focusing on every stroke. Cleans easily with water hose rinse. Pros Stable enough for most conditions of swell and choppy seas at the gulf of mexico. Cons Not a racing hull! About 32 pounds with my leash and fin. Needs tie-downs for life jacket and small bag instead of backpack or fanny pack. Usage General saltwater touring and some small surf at the beach.

A great beginner board. Rides smooth and straight. Pros Stable, good, safe foot surface on deck Cons Heavy and awkward to carry, but it is a rigid board afterall and that pretty much goes with the territory Usage Exercise-primarily lakes, ponds and slow moving rivers

I love this sturdy yet easy to carry board!I use it on the Lake for fun , as well as, a core workout.Mt friends love it because they can just get on & go-It's easy to navigate & fun to bring your pup on. The board is wide enough to help with balance & quite easy to navigate- all of my friends are in their 50's and loving this sport!We all compare notes on boards, paddles, cute suits, etc.This is one of the top choices :) Pros Easy to maneuver & carry Cons not a thing Usage attempting yoga, core work ,water fun

I took this board out for my very first paddleboarding experience. It was very stable and easy to maneuver, though turning might take a little more time than on a sleeker board. It was a little big for me, I'm 5'2" and 120 lbs, but I still managed just fine. The only difficult time was going against the wind, if you're a small paddler, I'd recommend a sleeker, smaller board, as this is a planing board and thus the wind easily pushed my board back. For flat calm water, I paddled in an inlet in Tampa Bay, it does just fine. My friend who is 6' 2" and 220 lbs paddled it with ease. Pros Wide and stable, big board great for taking a cooler or supplies with you on a trek. Not too heavy to carry from car to water. Cons Doesn't do well against the wind or on choppier water, such as in the ocean. But only if you're light weight. Usage Just padding around shallow water watching manatees in the Tampa Bay, great exercise, it's a full body workout.

AWESOME BEGINNER BOARD. VERY STAble IN HIGH WINDS AND WAVES. I love how it glides across the water with ease and the big fin keeps it tracking straight through the water. Pros Stable, easy to paddle, durable, soft grippy surface for your feet Cons Big, heavy Usage Cruise the lake

The board is very stable and duriable from my expierence. The tie down options are a bit sparse but that shouldn't be an issue for people using this as a recreational board. Great intro board. Pros Stable, durable, comfortable leash, pad that covers a large area of deck Cons Limited tie downs, edge on board can become sharp. Usage Recreational and exercise.

It's a fun all around board. I use it mostly on rivers and sometimes surf at the beach. It paddles very easy. I can take my grandkids on it with me and have no problems. I also enjoy surfing smaller days on it. Pros Nice deck pad. Great cruising board. Fun and easy to surf on. Cons The edge on the rail is a little sharp but it can be kind of a rail saver. I prefer smooth rails. Usage Touring and surf.

Great all around board. good floatation, ease of turning and stability. Extremely versital for lakes, mild surf and calm flowing streams. Reasonable pricing and low weight at thirty pounds, this board is the most durable on the market making for years and years of use and abuse. Made in France with modern factory techniques and unit to unit consistancy, Not as fancy as custom made fiberglass or carbon fiber boards. Pros Value, Durability, all around use for beginner, intermediate or expert in many conditions Cons Bland styling, no color/graphic choices, does not excell in any one water condition. Usage Paddling on lake for exercise and connecting with family

I paddled on this board 3 times on flat water and slightly choppy water, it's a very stable board, moves a little slower than I like but good for cruising. Great all around board for beginners! Pros very stable, easy to maneuver. Cons little bit slow. Usage touring around SF bay.

First time out on this board I was up with out a problem. Very stable and easy to maneuver. Looking to pick up a second one. Pros Light weight Durable Stable Good quality Cons None Usage Exercise

used my mother in laws board a couple time and have liked it a lot. i have done stand up paddling a couple times in the past and i felt the most comfortable on this board Pros stable and easy to stay balanced Cons none Usage leisure

Great for all types of riders, allows rider to have good balance due to the way the width of the board is shaped Excellent for flat water gliding. Most of all it's durable Pros Width of board is great,very light weight, the handle makes it easy to carry Cons Not good for the advanced rider Usage flat water exercise and fitness

GREAT board for a variety of users! Tough as nails so the kids can take it out and paddle or jump off of it, dad can ride it and so can mom! As a SUP instructor this is my go to board for almost everyone, it is so versatile. Pros Handles really well in all sorts of flatwater conditions, holds riders of varying weights, takes a lot of bumping and still looks great. It is also a terrific board for paddle exercise, big surface to use and not too tippy. Cons Slightly heavy Usage Flat water, exercise, touring

Great all around board. Pros Light, responsive, very stable, durable Cons white color stains in river and lake water Usage exercising, touring, small wave surfing, teaching friends

Love this board! Durable, light, and stable. Pros This board is lighter than my 10'6" board. It is fast and very stable. All of this and it is very durable. It is much more resistant to bumps and dings than my epoxy boards. Cons White color tends to stain if exposed to dirty river and lake water and not washed off quickly. Usage Mostly I use this board for touring rivers, lakes, streams and bays. I have raced it on Lake Gaston, N.C. in an event called "The Crossing" and actually finished first 2 years running for SUP's.