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The
universal funboard
Great fun, specially fast up to planing
and strong in light winds, the Techno 160 is the ideal board for any
size and level of windsurfer looking to progress to a more sporting
level.
Fittings:
Footstraps: Ergoform x 4 positions: 2 + 1
centre rear on 3 position inserts
Footpads: 4mm thickness with 8mm under
the heels
This legendary range is part of the
history of funboarding, boards that are easy to ride, fast and
versatile. The Techno 283 was the first of the new generation of wide
boards. Since then, the Techno series has shown its supremacy in all
types of water conditions and won much public appreciation : from the
most demanding of racers (Techno 293OD) to lovers of long distance
racing and cruising (Hi Ho) not forgetting funboard clubs the world
over and the most hardcore of funboard riders, they've all loved the
boards performance, strength, stiffness and light weight, matched by
the quality of the fittings. The whole Techno series is now accepted as
the benchmark in their individual categories.
BIC Sport is the only European windsurf manufacturer, and the only
one to master composite thermoforming with aluminium moulds. This highly
technical procedure allows us to make boards with only one closure of
the mould, thus greatly limiting any extra material used in the
manufacturing process. The end result is a board that is both 20%
lighter than other thermoformed boards, and strongly competitive with
epoxy sandwich boards.
BIC Sport's board production takes place in aluminium moulds where
the asa skin, carbon reinforcements, glass fibers, resin, and
polystyrene core (chosen for its lightweight) are pressed together in
one shot under high pressure and heat.
Concerning durability, our CTS boards are at least 30% more impact
resistant compared to equivalent epoxy sandwich boards. On the water
this translates into a durable board with competitive stiffness. This is
not to forget that each and every board made at BIC Sport is an exact
copy of that magic shape finally approved by the shaper and testers.
To use an example, the Techno 293 One Design is one of the strongest
race classes in windsurfing today. The exceptional durability and
lightweight of the board were key factors in this class achieving ISAF
International Status for junior racers U17 years. The quality of the
technology is proven by the board's ability to withstand an intensive
level of use by competitive racers over a long period of time.
Model |
Length |
Width |
Volume |
Weight |
Tech |
Deep Tuttle |
Core 160 |
255 cm |
82 cm |
160 l |
9.7 kg |
CTS |
50 cm |
Core 148 |
264 cm |
75 cm |
148 l |
10.2 kg |
CTS |
46 cm |
Core 133 |
250 cm |
70 cm |
133 l |
8.5 kg |
CTS |
44 cm |
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SHIPPING INFO:
*We cover first $99 of shipping to your local YCR freight terminal or
your Commercial Address (subject to freight quote)
**$20 surcharge for US residential delivery (includes home based business)
Canadian board orders ship from Kingston, Ontario
with Epic Express (Freight Quote required)
Construction : Thermoformed ASA skin CTS / Sandwich for high impact resistance
Reinforcements : Glass fibre + Carbone UD towards the rear.
Fittings
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Footstraps : Ergoform x 4 -
Positions : 2 + 1 centre rear on 3 position inserts -
Pads : 5 piece / 4 mm thickness with 8 mm under the heels.
Techno 2 160 : Universal Funboard
The
new Techno 2/160 has been developed for windsurfers of all skill levels
looking for a board which planes early, is high performance, easy to
ride and good fun, for their summer sessions. Bye-bye to those
extra-wide funboards from 2000 / 2001 ; hello to the new 160 which is
altogether more reasonably proportioned for the average rider and
delivers superior performance : width kept to 82cm, comfortable 160
litre volume evenly spread along the length of the board, and a light
bow section. That means it’s possible to ride in light wind without the
front end wallowing. The new Techno 2 will be THE universal funboard
for the post 2000 generation, a lightweight board that’s great for
learning to windsurf, ride funboard style in light winds and learn to
jibe without the problems of wide-body boards. The Techno 2/160 is the
ultimate fun summer board, as lively as it is responsive under your
feet.
Fin : Select Ride 50 cm (moulded pre-preg) in Deep Tuttle fin box.
Techno 2 148 : Versatile and accessible
"On
this board, whatever the conditions, you’re always at ease, stable and
comfortable, still able to post a decent speed, which, after all, is
about all you could ask from a freeride board !”. That’s what WIND
magazine said in their last test review of the Techno 2/75 which
changes name, becoming the "148" from 2006. A current best-seller, this
is still the benchmark board for light to moderate wind freeride.
Extremely stable, it allows you to learn how to ride in footstraps and
nail your jibes, all at your own speed. Turns are made easily and it’s
very forgiving of rider error. Fast up to planing, the 148 is superbly
balanced under your feet. For the more performance minded, this is an
excellent choice with acceleration and straight line speed among the
best in its category. It’s a board that always feels good under your
feet with easy control and excellent glide.
"Despite being made
from thermoformed, this Techno 2 freeride board is very surprising,
specially regarding performance where it easily competes with lots of
top of the range boards made from more expensive sandwich construction,
sometimes outperforms them too! All that plus top class manoeuvrability
!"
WIND TEST July 2005
Fin : Select Ride 48 cm (moulded pre-preg) in Deep Tuttle fin box
The
Techno 133 has been developed as the big brother to the Techno 118.
Shaped by the legend Marco Copello, it is a board that has the same
turn of downwind speed as the 118, but with its additional volume and
plenty of V in the front section, it offers more versatility and range
for sailing upwind.
It is perhaps the ideal
board for those riders moving on from the Techno 148, who are confident
in the inboard footstraps and now progressing into faster sailing in
the outer footstraps. As a transitional board to high wind sailing, it
allows you to commit to faster gybes and a smaller more exciting board.
The Techno 133 keeps the renowned Techno characteristics of good
acceleration, a balanced shape, exciting speed, and great
manoeuvrability. It also keeps a little security and stability of a
bigger board for up-hauling and light wind sailng. While this board
really starts to get going in 15-18 knots of wind with sail sizes
between 7.2 and 7.8, it is so versatile that it has the potential to be
the only freeride board in your quiver. The new Techno 133 is so easy
to ride you can fly both upwind and downwind, and really get yourself
into some fresh air!!
Fin : Select Ride 44 cm (moulded pre-preg) in Deep Tuttle fin box.
Techno 2 118 : Speed with a dash of freeride
The
Techno 2/118 is the most slalom-oriented board in the Techno 2 range.
That doesn’t mean it lacks versatility. In fact it’s the ideal choice
if you just want one board to ride in a maximum variety of conditions.
Fast up to planing, comfortable under your feet, this is a board for
long sweeping runs with sails from 6.5 to 8 m2. A steady board but
which accelerates hard with excellent downwind performance. The 118
gives you smooth fast turns for your jibes and powers up quickly again
afterwards. A great board for winds force 4 – 5.
Fin : Select Ride 38 cm (moulded pre-preg) in Deep Tuttle fin box.
Bic Techno 2 118L Windsurf (UK) 4/06
At a Glance
This
is the first time we have tried the Techno 2 118, despite it being
available on the market for a few seasons now. Produced in thermoform
construction its weight is nevertheless comparable to that of its
sandwich counterparts, whilst its fittings are excellent with easily
adjustable straps and comfortable deckpads. Similarly, the Select fin
supplied is of high quality, although we are still none the wiser as to
why fiddly Allen-key bolts are supplied. The design of the 118 is
modern, with a few notable features, namely the distinct bevels in the
nose and shoulders to compliment its short rounded outline. Wide in the
tail, there is a lot of volume placed between the rider’s feet, whilst
the shoulders sit low, the 118 possessing a lot of rocker flat.
Ride and Handling
Superbly
stable and forgiving at idle, in marginal conditions the Techno 2 is a
fantastic performer, making the most of every gust available. One of
the quickest onto the plane in this group, its acceleration is
incredibly smooth and measured, as if providing stabilisers to tutor
the nervous passenger. Cruising up to an impressive speed, its stance
on the water is very low, thanks to its flat nose shape trimming the
board close to the water’s surface. Ideal for use on flat water, the
ride is secure and comfortable, the straps and pads cushioning the ride
whilst the dome of the deck provides an excellent edge to push against.
Such is the versatility of the ride, in fact, that it can adapt to suit
a wide variety of sailing styles and abilities. Stable and easy when
sailed at half speed, if you load the 118 it responds surprisingly
well, providing a distinctively smooth ride (which can in part be
attributed to its construction – you can feel the board flexing
slightly, especially in harsh chop). With a good deal of feedback from
the fin, it offers a high level of performance as it points well and
rewards an assertive riding style. The only Achilles Heel of the Techno
2 becomes apparent when you take it into coastal conditions, the low
shoulders often catching and stalling as you sail over confused choppy
waters.
Manoeuvres
On
manoeuvre, the Techno 2 responds in a predictable and assuring manner,
giving the rider plenty of confidence to commit. Carrying its speed
into the gybe, the board’s control helps to initiate the turn, carving
instinctively and maintaining its speed well. This remains the case in
severe conditions, the low shoulders cutting into the water and helping
to hold the board banked over into the carve, whilst the width and
volume in the tail absorbs the impact of clumsy footwork. Similarly, in
the tack, the width is there to support the rider at idle and provide a
wide margin for error. As such, the Techno is an excellent tutor for
the intermediate sailor, providing the ease and practicality with which
to learn those first planning manoeuvres.
Verdict:
Smooth
and easy to use, the Techno 2 is best suited for flat water conditions,
providing the intermediate sailor with masses of room for growth. With
a performance range more than comparable to its sandwich-constructed
rivals, it comes at a price that is hard to beat.
2008 Bic Techno Core 148 now $749 (plus shipping).
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