BIC 73 Mini Mal Surfboard Review

http://www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk Jeff from the Wetsuit Centre & Sorted Surf Shop walks you through the in's and out's of the BIC 7'3" Mini Mal surfboard Check out the latest prices for the BIC 7'3" Mini Mal board - http://www.wetsuitcentre.co.uk/products.asp?pid=412

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• BIC
• 73
• Mini
• Mal
• Surfboard
• Review
• cheap
• beginner
• surfboards
• bic surfboard
• minimals

[CtrolokDoncov]

all you guys asking him if the board will fit given your dimensions, DONT ASK! go to a local surf shop, talk to the owner and he or she will be able to help you way more than someone ever the internet no matter how experienced the person is you think is helping you. maybe even try out a board if the owner lets you.

[WetsuitCentre]

@CtrolokDoncov We do have a surf shop and would give the same advise either way 0)

[SmithNineX]

Hi I'm 15, 5 ft 7 and around 67 Kg and am not sure to get the 7'9 or 7'3. I will be mainly surfing in Kent at Joss bay and around the Broadstairs area. I would like to end up short-boarding eventually. I've had a couple of lessons and can stand up, I will probably just improve by myself from now and maybe have a few more lessons once I Improve, any help would be much appreciated!

[WetsuitCentre]

@SmithNineX

Hey! Due to the volume and width etc of the BIC boards, and aslo the fact you want to shortboard eventually the 7'3 will be the better option. Going by your height and weight it is buoyant and stable enough to provide a good platform for popping up, but also the 7'3 will be lighter and easier to turn and generally manage in the water!

[WetsuitCentre]

I would recommend looking at something shaped a bit more professionally if your wanting improve your turns. The BIC's are essentially big lumps of plastic filled with foam, great for stability and learning to get to your feet as they are very stable. But when it comes to turning they are not the best!! If your looking for something which will help you progress whilst still being durable and good value I would recommend something like a EPOXY Cortez or circle one, 7ft 2 to 7ft 6 would be good!

[WetsuitCentre]

Far from a pro but the 7'9 is going to give you more float so catch waves easier and give you a stable platform to get to your feet. It will be less of a learning curve but less maneuverable than a 7'3 would be. The 7'3 to be fair would also be fine given your weight and easier to paddle through waves but harder to catch waves and less stable when getting to your feet but quite maeuverable. Depends on how you wish to progress

[pedritoRedRanga]

i learned to surf with a 5'11 short board............ I'm 5'5 and 45 kg

[hotman9876543]

hi i am just getting into surfing, i am 14, 6ft and 70 kilos, i can get up on a board (last time i surfed a 7ft i think) and i am looking to buy something that wont be to hard to balance on but will allow me to progress and start to cut around the wave a bit. what board would you recomend for me

[MegaPatrick118]

hi im a begginer suffer..... im 5'6 and i weigh 50 kg do u think this board will suit me ???

[fkuchen]

hey guys,

nice review!thanks.

i want to buy my first own board and i think a bic would be the best for me.but slowly i become desperate cause i dont know if i need the 7'3'' or the 7'9''...

i started with a 8' softboard(only in the white water and did some take-offs) and im a real beginner!im 1.73m and 60kg(sorry for the different units but im from germany :) )

i think probably i could take both of them, but it would be great to get an advice of a pro!

thanks