BIC vs Torq

[hagdouglas]

Hello,

I'm getting my first surfboard and would like your opinion about these two brand. I went surfing last summer on Lindamar Beach ( San Francisco ) for two weeks i rented a surfboard from schaper 7'2 and i was able to catch waves , stand up and some turns. Then i tried Ocean Beach but the wave was tought and i had difficulty to pass the breaking point.

So i was looking to get a Torq fun board 7'2 ( http://www.cleanlinesurf.com/torq-surfboards-7-2-torq-mod-funboard-blue.html )
I'm in a good shape run everyday and go to the gym , i'm 175cm for 75 kg. Unfortunately i live in Paris so not close from the ocean , which means that i surf only on the summer.

Depending on my trip , i go to LA or SF for surfing even sometimes in south of France at Biaritz. Due to traveling in airplanes i also wanted to know which bag will be best for protect my surfboard. For the leash i was thinking to get a 7' and since the fins are included i don't know if it needs to add some other , i am searching the most all rounder set up to be able to surf when there is small waves.

Thanks

[dtc]

The board may be a bit small for your level but if you have used a 7ft2 before and are happy with your level of progress and so forth, then its not an entirely unreasonable choice. You might find a 7ft6 a bit easier and for smaller waves the longer board will also heap.

I haven't surfed either board but Torq seems to have a better reputation than bic - Bic boards are often big and thick and heavy.

In terms of travel bag, most companies make 'travel bags' which are usually 10mm thick padding. Google up tips for travelling with a board eg protecting the nose and rails; so a slightly bigger bag eg 7ft4 or 7ft6 can be useful to allow you to stuff the bag with some further protection. That said, the Torq and Bic boards are both pretty tough, so you don't need to go overboard

As to a leash, the usual recommendation is to get a leash the same length as the board. My personal view is that beginners should go up rather than down ie for a 7ft2 get an 8ft leash, because it means when you fall the board will be further away from you (less likely to cause injury). The difference in drag is marginal and not really something you will notice at your level. However, 7ft is also fine.

[benjl]

I've got that 7'2 torq fun board and love it for my small wave board. I'm lighter than you and been surfing a bit longer so would probably recommend the 7'6 for maximum ease on smaller waves. The new models are actually a bit more volume than last years models ie. The new 7'2 is about 5l more volume so could be ok if it's the new one as it's similar to their old 7'6 volume now.

I've used it in tiny 1ft waves and it was sweet! Super tough too.
I haven't read up much on the Bics but torq seems to be progressing rapidly with their brand and popularity!

[Jester]

I have a massive tough as boots BIC, you can't kill it and while its heavy, once you start to learn what you're doing it turns into something light as a feather so it's more about skill than weight. Trust me

[BaNZ]

I like Torq much more than the BIC. The material and the feel of it is just much better than the BIC. But it all depends on the board, I've surfed some good BIC boards too.

I've now got 3 Torq boards, I'm their fan... haha

[jaffa1949]

Get a Torq longboard for nose riding then you can worq the Torq!

[benjl]

Nice one Jaffa, i'm enjoying these Torq puns. haha.

How much Torque do you need to turn a torq?