It takes either a regular or deep Tuttle box fin. Get a good racing fin on it and it becomes a MUCH faster board. I put 60cm on mine but you can go to the standard 70cm fin.
hey how did u get into planing at such a small wind with such a big board?? i have fanatic shark 160 and I used a naish sail 7.3 and couldn't get it into planing at all, just into annoying slowness:)
I'm only 130lbs, years and years of light wind techniques (pump the sail and pump the fin, time it like a dance while surfing the little swell there is), 60cm racing fin and the Sailworks Retro 8.0 when set with min downhaul/outhaul is a very powerful yet light sail.
@fathomfathom Im about 70 kilos, and probably i have to learn the pumping technique. I tried to pump the sail couple of times, but i think i did it wrong. I just came back from holidays, and i only got on water twice, and once was enough wind but the second time light wind and culdnt get it planing...
Good video, can you help me how did you change the fin for this board. I have one but the fin is "nova" 40 cms, which one is suitable? Thanks !
lucergui 1 year ago
@lucergui
It takes either a regular or deep Tuttle box fin. Get a good racing fin on it and it becomes a MUCH faster board. I put 60cm on mine but you can go to the standard 70cm fin.
fathomfathom 1 year ago
@fathomfathom Great, I imagine you removed the dagger too. Thanks for your help.
lucergui 1 year ago
hey how did u get into planing at such a small wind with such a big board?? i have fanatic shark 160 and I used a naish sail 7.3 and couldn't get it into planing at all, just into annoying slowness:)
andybon17 1 year ago
@andybon17
I'm only 130lbs, years and years of light wind techniques (pump the sail and pump the fin, time it like a dance while surfing the little swell there is), 60cm racing fin and the Sailworks Retro 8.0 when set with min downhaul/outhaul is a very powerful yet light sail.
Hope that helps.
fathomfathom 1 year ago
@fathomfathom Im about 70 kilos, and probably i have to learn the pumping technique. I tried to pump the sail couple of times, but i think i did it wrong. I just came back from holidays, and i only got on water twice, and once was enough wind but the second time light wind and culdnt get it planing...
But thanks for the advise! :)
andybon17 1 year ago
how do you know when you can step into the straps?
joedvs1 1 year ago
thanks! i really like it
ceren97 2 years ago
hi, did you use the baseplate to attach the camera or some other method? thanks.
ceren97 2 years ago
The Bic Nova comes with a carry handle at the front, that's where I attached it. As for the other shots, the camera was on my helmet.
fathomfathom 2 years ago
It's the same shape as the 2002 or so Bic Formula, with EVA deck so beginner and kids friendly. 180L board.
fathomfathom 2 years ago
What type of board is a Bic Nova
Freeride, freestyle etc.
mlynnc1 2 years ago