Tahe/BIC Sports

Tahe/BIC Sports

Kayaks, Windsurf, SUP, Surfboard, Sailing Dinghies, Boats

Founded in 1979 by the Bich family, of BIC pen fame, BIC Sport grew from the family’s passion for watersports and expertise in sustainable manufacturing. By the late 1980s BIC Sport was a world leader in windsurf manufacture, and over the following 20+ years the company utilized their technological manufacturing skills on other passion projects including surf, kayak, junior racing dinghies and most recently, Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP). BIC’s core values of quality, durability and affordability form the foundation of the brand’s reputation and has opened the world of watersports to hundreds of thousands of watersports enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and those simply happy to spend time out on the water enjoying nature. In fact, BIC Sport has made respect for the environment a priority in every stage of how its production systems are organized. BIC sports is now a part of Tahe Outdoors which is a larger Group into watersports and includes other brands like Core Kiteboarding, SIC boards and Zegul.

Products Offered

Windsurf

Dominant in the manufacturer of windsurf for the past 4 decades BIC sports has always focused on continuous innovation and new technologies. Besides being the market leader in Beginner, Intermediate, Freestyle and Youth category, BIC Sports has now launched a very affordable WINDSURF FOIL and FOIL BOARD. This is the ideal foil for all windsurfing enthusiast and professionals who wish to start foiling as beginners and quickly advance to professional level.

Kayaks

BIC Sport has brought continuous quality to these kayaks “for all”. Solidly built, carefully chosen materials, modern design, quality fittings, BIC Sport Sit On Tops are stable and perform well. These Kayaks are manufactured in Europe using state-of-the-art technology, quality materials and environmentally friendly processes.
The range of sit on top, and inflatable kayaks include the Ouassou, Bilbao, Scapa, Tobago, Trinidad, Kalao, Java, Kalyma, HP series, some of these models are also available in the Fishing series.

Stand Up Paddle-SUP

Stand Up Paddling, Paddleboarding, Paddlesurfing, SUP – Whatever you choose to call it, there’s something magical about the simple act of walking on water…
And unlike other board sports that demand hours and hours of practice to become proficient, SUP is easy to learn, simple to do and incredibly FUN. Once ‘on board’, SUP offers a uniquely elevated perspective on the water and is a perfect way to explore secluded, hidden coves and coastlines. With unrivaled ease of use and versatility, SUP is a sport and a lifestyle that keeps you one paddle stroke away from adventures big and small.

Whether you’re a total beginner, top level pro, zen master or surf seeker, BIC SUP has a full range of boards to suit all skills and all styles. Best of all, the vast majority of our boards are built in France, using environmentally friendly, non-polluting manufacturing techniques. We’re confident you’ll find a board, and a paddle, that will take you where you’re looking to go.

Surf Boards

Constant innovation, sustainability in the production process, reliability, performance and durability are what sets BIC Surfboards apart. Made in France for all surf skills and styles, all of these elements blend in the BIC Surf DNA and is why BIC Surf is one of the largest surfboard brands in the world today.

The BIC Surf range of surf boards provide all-round performance for both small and big wave surfing. There are boards that are suited for first timers, rentals, resorts, camps and intermediate to experienced surfers or anyone looking for all-round performance that’s affordable and durable.
The wide range includes Dura Tec, Ace Tec, Soft Boards in Paint Series and G-Boards and the Super Frog series for professionals.

Open BIC Sailing Dinghies

Designed specifically for juniors, our little dinghy has blown a big breath of fresh air through our sailing world, close to the new-generation skiff concept, very fast and very simple. 100% open, self-bailing, rapid and responsive, with an up-to-date versatile rig, the O’pen BIC offers kids a machine that delivers maximum fun while helping them learn the skills and reflexes to enjoy racing on current, high-performance equipment. Hundreds of sailing clubs around the world have opted for the O’pen BIC, for a new, fun way of teaching sailing to appeal to youngsters attracted to new sail sports.

Dinghies/Boats

Used as tenders for boats and for fishing, the Sportyak 213 and Sportyak 245 are more stable, more durable and lighter than the classical dinghies thanks to their particular hull and the technology used to make them.
More than 100 000 BIC boats have so far been manufactured and they have become a standard feature in the yachting world. The Sportyak 213 and 245 are stable, strong, light and 100% recyclable at the end of their life-cycle.

The double hull gives added safety to passengers. Even if a very violent impact made a hole on the outside hull, the inner hull would provide sufficient flotation to get back to shore. The Sportyak 213 and the Sportyak 245 are made of polyethylene which makes them virtually indestructible. You don’t have to worry about leaving them in dinghy racks or on the beach. UV rays, salt and every day impacts have no effect on them.