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SUP NEW COLLECTION 2017
Oxbow calls to mind images of constant movement and glide, common to many board sports businesses. It’s a name taken from nature, one of the Oxbow’s core and founding values. Born in the mid-80s in Normandy, France, the company set about to create an off-the-wall style, surfing the wave of windsurf popularity when it was THE big new board sport.Around the same time, BIC Sport was riding the same wave, becoming the biggest manufacturer of windsurf boards in the world. It is the era of pastel tones, flashy colours and bleached hair.... In both companies, and among the riders who represented them, there was the same bubbling-over of ideas and styles that singled out this generation of windsurf fanatics. The 90s brought with them a new business cycle and diversification into other emerging sports. Brittany-based BIC Sport started producing surf products, with the longboards that brought tens of thousands of new participants to an activity that became as much a way of life as a sport. And at the same period, Oxbow moved its business down to south-west France to be nearer the legendary surf spots of the Basque/Atlantic coast. They became an integral part of the longboard scene and pioneers for many other extreme sports. Over the following years, Oxbow moved into fields as varied as snowboard and moto-cross, while BIC Sport was consolidating its hold on the windsurf and surf markets, devising new sporting applications for both activities. It was the beginning of the «cross-over» period that board sport fans still identify with to this day. The end of the 2000s have been marked by the emergence and incredible growth of Stand Up Paddle, a new sport born from the convergence of these waves of enthusiasm. BIC Sport has put its immense understanding into creating a comprehensive range of innovative SUP boards, while Oxbow has lent its support and experience to the top riders and events that have given visibility and structure to the new sport. As the destinies of these two French market leaders have evolved, you can see the same values, the same passion and the same stability in the ever-changing and bubbling world of board sports. That they might choose to combine their forces now seems completely logical. From this exciting collaboration will come a whole new range of Stand Up Paddle products, proudly manufactured in France* by BIC Sport and carrying the pioneering colours of the Oxbow brand. An alliance that will bring a global identity to the sport and its enthusiasts, with a range of products running from boards and paddles to the textiles and accessories associated with sport and lifestyle. Who knows what the next big thing in boards sports will be? But one thing is certain: BIC Sport and Oxbow are henceforth combining their forces to enable you to enjoy Stand Up Paddle to the max and discover the magic of board riding, harnessing the beauty and power of nature to the very best of products and performance. *All ACE-TEC Oxbow Stand Up paddle boards are made in France 3
TECHNOLOGY Oxbow ACE-TEC boards are built in France using proprietary thermoforming technology and a sustainable manufacturing process with zero emission, low energy consumption, no solvents and an extremely low rejection rate. With over 30 years of proven consistency and quality using these techniques, we know molding. The distinguishing features of Oxbow’s molded technologies can be summed up in two words - PRESSURE and PRECISION :
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PRECISION
All Oxbow ACE-TEC boards are made in molds that apply tons
In order to handle the significant pressures used during this process
of pressure during the manufacturing process to bond the boards
Oxbow boards are made in precision engineered aluminum molds that
together perfectly, in one shot, over the whole surface.
precisely replicate the original board shape to the nearest millimeter, ensuring an exact replica of the shaper’s original design every time.
This combination of PRESSURE with PRECISION is unique in the world of SUP board manufacturing, resulting in industry leading consistency and quality.
Light Weight Performance AND Durability Key Features: - Molded, Lightweight and watertight 15 kg/m3 EPS Foam Core. - Fiberglass reinforcement for improved stiffness and performance. - ASA Polymer outer skin for unmatched durability and impact resistance. - Embossed EVA foam pad for maximum comfort. - Molded external inserts – no penetrations through outer shell and maximum strength.
Search / Play / Explore Deck Pad Thermoformed plastic skin (ASA) 50g/m2 Fiberglass wrap 200g/m2 Woven Fiberglass 200g/m2 Woven Fiberglass Reinforcement Patch in standing area 200g/m2 Woven Fiberglass Rail Reinforcement
Molded, Watertight EPS Foam Core 200g/m2 Woven Fiberglass 50g/m2 Fiberglass wrap Thermoformed plastic skin (ASA)
Ergo-Grip Handle Standard on all ACE-TEC boards. Re-curved inner surface for easy loading and transport.
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Custom Technology for Minimum Weight with Maximum Performance Key Features: - Lightweight EPS foam cores for minimum weight. - Peak / Glide : Carbon-Innegra sandwich for minimum weight, competitive stiffness and improved durability. - Racer : Uni-Direction Carbon for minimum weight, maximum stiffness and performance. - Localized reinforcement for key impact areas, improving durability in specific areas while minimizing weight overall. - Brushed matt finish for improved glide, protection from the sun. - Diamond groove pad for maximum traction.
Peak / Glide
Deck Pad 100g/m2 woven fiberglass 200g/m2 woven carbon Innegra 200g/m2 woven fiberglass 200g/m2 woven carbon reinforcement patch in standing area
16 kg/m Molded, Watertight EPS Foam Core 3
100g/m2 woven fiberglass 200g/m2 woven carbon Innegra 100g/m2 woven fiberglass
Racer Deck Pad 100g/m2 woven fiberglass 200g/m2 woven carbon 200g/m2 woven carbon reinforcement patch in standing area 16 kg/m3 Molded, Watertight EPS Foam Core 200g/m2 woven carbon 100g/m2 woven fiberglass
No-Flex Stringer construction for lightweight yet rigid inflatable boards Key Features: - High density drop stitch material for stiffness and performance. - Single layer deck and bottom construction for light weight, improved finish. - Deck and bottom stringer with no-flex properties for maximum stiffness and controlled rocker profile. - Double belt construction on the rails for durability. - Tail inflation for easy packing and rolling from the nose.
Play / Explore Deck Pad Inner PVC layer reinforcement along the rail Outer PVC layer reinforcement along the rail
PVC stringer patch
Single layer PVC
Deck stringer High Density Dropstitch 4�75 or 6� thick. Bottom stringer PVC stringer patch 5
SEARCH The Ultimate All-Around Beach Board Searching for a paddleboard that’s equally adept in the surf zone as it is cruising on flat-water? The search is over! Oxbow’s Search series features performance-minded surf designs blended with confidence-inspiring stability and a moderate rocker profile for versatility in flat-water conditions. Available in three sizes to accommodate a wide range of rider sizes.
KEY FEATURES • Surf-Inspired Longboard Shapes for stable flat water cruising and wave surfing performance. • Attachment Points – Leash plug at tail + two attachment points in front of standing area for securing gear. • Embossed EVA deck pad is plush and comfortable while offering excellent traction. • Moderate rocker profile to maintain glide in flat water while still performing in the surf zone. • Round Thumb Tail shape for smooth rail transfers and pivot turns. • Ergo-Grip carry handle for ease of transport and less fatigue.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
SEARCH 9'2
SEARCH 10'6
SEARCH 11'6
9'2" | 280cm 31.5" | 80cm 4.3" | 11cm 24lbs | 11.0kg 145L FCSII Dolphin 8" FCS M5 Thruster + Quad 21.4" | 54cm 19.2" | 49cm 180lbs | 80kg ACE-TEC
10'6" | 320cm 31.5" | 80cm 4.5" | 11.4cm 26lbs | 12.0kg 185L QUICK 10" FCS M5 Thruster 21.0" | 53cm 19.5" | 50cm 200lbs | 90kg ACE-TEC
11'6" | 350cm 32.5" | 82cm 4.75" | 12.1cm 30lbs | 13.5kg 215L QUICK 10" FCS M5 Thruster 22.5" | 57cm 19.5" | 50cm 240lbs | 110kg ACE-TEC
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PLAY Stable, Versatile Flat-Water Fun From first-timers to families or for fitness, fishing and yoga, the Play paddleboards are designed to inspire confidence and deliver performance in a wide range of SUP disciplines. With a flat deck area and multiple deck attachment points it’s easy to customize the board for your intended use. Full rail-to-rail volume and ample width enhance stability while a unique keeled nose design and full waterline increase speed, efficiency and glide. Available in two sizes to accommodate riders from 100 to 285 pounds!
KEY FEATURES • Keeled nose - Enhanced tracking and increased glide for fun cruising and exploring. • Full rail-to-rail volume - Enhanced stability, maximum use of the entire deck and a dry ride. • Attachment points - Multiple attachment points for securing gear and easy transport. • Flat deck - Perfect for family fun, cruising, fitness & yoga. • Ergo-Grip carry handle for ease of transport and less fatigue.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
PLAY 10'0
PLAY 11'0
10'0" | 305cm 33.0" | 84cm 4.75" | 12.1cm 27lbs | 12.5kg 195L QUICK Touring 9" — Thruster 21.8" | 55cm 21.0" | 53cm 220lbs | 100kg ACE-TEC
11'0" | 335cm 34.0" | 86cm 5.5" | 14cm 34lbs | 15.5kg 260L QUICK Touring 9" — Single 21.8" | 55cm 21.0" | 53cm 285lbs | 130kg ACE-TEC
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EXPLORE Touring Performance in All Conditions The Explore series is designed for a quiet, smooth and stable paddling experience cruising around your local lake, bay or river yet is fully capable and proven as a serious expedition worthy board in all types of conditions. A sharp vee entry at the nose parts the water smoothly and transitions to a displacement hull through the front half of the board for maximum responsiveness and maneuverability. This transitions to a flat planing hull in the back half of the board for stability and tracking. Available in two sizes to accommodate riders from 80 to 260lbs.
KEY FEATURES • Award-Winning Touring Shapes. • Go Further, Faster, Quieter. • The keeled nose cuts smoothly through the chop while the flat section under the standing area and tail improve stability. • Designed for efficiency, stability and FUN. • 2013 Outside Magazine’s Gear of the Year. • Attachment Points – Leash plug at nose and tail + four attachment points in front of standing area for securing gear. • Ergo-Grip carry handle for ease of transport and less fatigue.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
EXPLORE 11'0
EXPLORE 12'6
11'0" | 335cm 29.0" | 74cm N/A 27lbs | 12.5kg 220L QUICK Touring 9" — Single Fin 13.1" | 33cm 20.5" | 52cm 170lbs | 75kg ACE-TEC
12'6" | 381cm 30.0" | 76cm N/A 34lbs | 15.5kg 285L QUICK Touring 9" — Single Fin 12.5" | 32cm 20.75" | 53cm 260lbs | 120kg ACE-TEC
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PEAK Pure Surf Performance & Style The Peak series of surf-specific paddleboards are the result of years of testing and refining to find the ideal blend of outline, rocker profile, volume distribution, bottom contour, fin placement and foil. The result is an all-conditions design with the stability needed to make paddling enjoyable without losing true wave performance. With the speed you need on softer open-face waves and the looseness required in steeper, tighter pockets, the Peak series delivers on the promise of maximum fun regardless of the size or shape of the waves you ride. Featuring light weight carbon innegra construction and available in three sizes for riders of all sizes and skill levels.
KEY FEATURES • Versatile surf SUPs for all types of waves. • 100% Carbon-Innegra construction for lightweight performance and knock resistance. • Thinned out rail profile for added bite and reduced swing weight. • Volume hidden along stringer for added stability. • Flat section under standing area to enhance stability and glide through flat sections. • Narrow tail for surf-performance once on the wave. • Diamond grip EVA pad for added traction and comfort. • Ergonomic carry handle.
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PEAK 8'2 Length 8'2" | 249cm Width 29.0" | 74cm Thick 4.1" | 10.4cm Weight 16.5lbs | 7.5kg Volume 105L Fin Center Wave Pro 7" Fin Side Wave Pro Thruster Fin Box Quad + Thruster W 1ft/30cm nose 16.8" | 42.6cm W 1ft/30cm tail 18.0" | 45.7cm Rider weight for good stability 140lbs | 65kg Technology C-TEC Wave
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PEAK 9'0
PEAK 9'4
9'0" | 274cm 31.0" | 79cm 4.3" | 10.9cm 21lbs | 9.5kg 135L Wave Pro 7" Wave Pro Thruster Quad + Thruster + US Box 19.3" | 49.0cm 18.6" | 47.2cm 180lbs | 80kg C-TEC
9'4" | 284cm 32.0" | 81cm 4.3" | 10.9cm 22.0lbs | 9.9kg 145L Wave Pro 7" Wave Pro Thruster Quad + Thruster + US Box 21.4" | 54.3cm 18.6" | 47.2cm 200lbs | 90kg C-TEC
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GLIDE Touring Perfection With the ideal blend of performance and durability using a CarbonInnegra construction, the Glide series looks as good as the design performs. Excellent glide and stability combine to deliver smooth performance for touring your local waterway or setting out on more exciting day trips or multi-day expeditions. Available in a 12’6 as well as a 14’ version for longer excursions.
KEY FEATURES • Ultimate touring boards for flatwater cruising. • Carbon-Innegra sandwich construction for improved knock resistance. Additional 4 deck front attachment points for securing gear. • Diamond grip EVA pad for added traction and comfort. • Ergonomic carry handle.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
GLIDE 12'6 x 29"
GLIDE 14'0 x 28"
12'6" | 381cm 29.0" | 74cm N/A 30lbs | 13.5kg 280L C-TEC 9" Touring — US Box 12.6" | 32cm 18.6" | 47cm 210lbs | 95kg C-TEC
14'0" | 427cm 28.0" | 71cm N/A 32lbs | 14.5kg 298L C-TEC 9" Touring — US Box 9.6" | 24cm 14.5" | 37cm 240lbs | 110kg C-TEC
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RACER Speed & Balance for Maximum Performance Featuring full carbon construction for lightweight, rigidity and maximum speed, the Racer series are competition-level boards that excel in flatwater, open ocean, beach and downwind race conditions. Ideal as a dependable ‘one-board quiver’ with the speed you need to perform at your peak combined with the stability required to stay upright and focused on the task at hand. Available in both 12’6 and 14’ lengths.
KEY FEATURES • Serious racing boards for all water conditions. • Unidirectional carbon construction for maximum stiffness, lightweight and performance. • Nose/tail attachment points. • Diamond grip EVA pad for added traction and comfort. • Ergonomic carry handle.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
RACER 12'6 x 26"
RACER 14'0 x 26"
12'6" | 381cm 26.0" | 66cm N/A 24lbs | 10.9kg 252L C-TEC 9" Touring — US Box 11.8" | 30cm 15.9" | 40cm 155lbs | 70kg C-TEC
14'0" | 427cm 26.0" | 66cm N/A 27.0lbs | 12.2kg 275L C-TEC 9" Touring — US Box 11.8" | 30cm 15.9" | 40cm 185lbs | 85kg C-TEC
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PLAY EXPLORE Lightweight, Rigid, Durable, Portable
Oxbow AIR inflatable paddleboards feature ultra-light, durable and extremely rigid construction for performance typically found only in rigid boards. By adding a non-stretch stringer along the top and bottom center line together with double layer rail construction we’ve reduced weight, dramatically increased rigidity and improved ease of re-rolling and packing the board after use. The AIR models inflate to a rigid 15psi and come with an oversize backpack for ease of transport and storage, rugged two-way pump with gauge, packing straps, removable center fin with easy on/off thumb screw, repair kit and valve wrench. Play Stable, versatile flat-water fun in a compact, portable design. Explore Touring performance in all conditions, travel-ready and easy to store.
KEY FEATURES • Versatile shapes for all-round use. • Board thicknesses varied according to intended function. Play with 4”3/4 thickness for thinner rails and better surfing, improved stability due to lower center of gravity. Explore with 6” thickness for better stiffness. • Ultra-light construction = easy to carry. • Top & Bottom stringer improves stiffness vs. traditional inflatables. • Deck bungee cord for storing gear. • Carry handles at nose, tail and center. • Play : Embossed EVA deck pad is plush and comfortable while offering excellent traction. • Explore : Diamond grip EVA pad for added traction and comfort. • Universal center fin box with removable center fin. • Includes oversize backpack, heavy duty 2-way pump with pressure gauge and repair kit.
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Length Width Thick Weight Volume Fin Center Fin Side Fin Box W 1ft/30cm nose W 1ft/30cm tail Rider weight for good stability Technology Wave
PLAY 10'6
EXPLORE 12'6
10'6" | 320cm 33.0" | 84cm 4.75" | 12.0cm 23lbs | 10.4kg 235L Dolphin 8" Soft Thruster 22.25" | 56cm 19.5" | 50cm 200lbs | 90kg SUP AIR
12'6" | 381cm 30.0" | 76cm 6.0" | 15.2cm 25lbs | 11.4kg 320L Touring 9" — Single 15.4" | 39cm 19.25" | 49cm 240lbs | 110kg SUP AIR
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PADDLES
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Material Length US (inch") Length World (cm) Adj. System
BLADE
Material Size Blade Angle Area (inch"²) Length (inch") Width (inch") Area (cm²) Length (cm) Width (cm)
WEIGHT
US (oz) World (g)
Original FP
Performer CF
Performer CC
Travel FP 3 pcs
Fiberglass 67-83" 170-210 cm TwinPin
Carbon 67-83" 170-210 cm LeverLock™
Carbon 67-83" 170-210 cm LeverLock™
Fiberglass 67-83" 170-210 cm TwinPin
Polycarbonate Std 10,5°
Fiberglass Std 10,5°
Carbon Std 10,5°
Polycarbonate Std 10,5°
90"² 17.5" 7.25"
90"² 17.5" 7.25"
90"² 17.5" 7.25"
90"² 17.5" 7.25"
575 cm² 44.5 cm 18.5 cm
575 cm² 44.5 cm 18.5 cm
575 cm² 44.5 cm 18.5 cm
575 cm² 44.5 cm 18.5 cm
36 oz 1020 g
28 oz 800 g
25 oz 700 g
40 oz 1120 g
LEASHES Leash 9ft
Leash Coil 11ft
Ankle Strap Allround Surf
Calf Strap Allround Flatwater
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W W W. O X B O W - S U P. C O M
OXBOW by BIC Sport 58 Rue Alain GERBAULT - Zone Industrielle du PRAT - CP 3716 - CS 23716 - 56037 VANNES Cedex - FRANCE Tel: 33 (0)2 97 43 75 00 - Fax: 33 (0)2 97 43 75 01 - contact-bic@bicsport.com - www.bicsport.com BIC Sport, S.A.S.U. au capital de 1.812.075 euros - B 781 626 957 - R.C.S. VANNES