Smik stand up paddle is the result of over 25 years experience of Scott McKercher's involvement within the windsurf and Stand Up Paddle industry. (Professional windsurfer for 16 years. 2004 world wavesailing champion)
Arguably the first person to bring a SUP into Australia, he was an integral part of developing (design and testing) one of the worlds first production board ranges, which grew to be the worlds largest. (Starboard)
Travelling to all corners of the globe, developing and promoting such a diverse range of boards in a global range of conditions, has culminated to provide the knowledge and experience to develop SMIK shapes.
When Scott visited an old friend from the Canary Islands (Paulo Ianetti) founder of IQC (Innovative quality composites) he saw a factory who's processes (Compression molding) can accurately reproduce the original designs. This gave the confidence energy and drive to move out on his own. To produce boards of a superior design and construction to anything else on the market. Something that was Smik.
Ultimately good boards make surfing easier and more enjoyable, which makes you froth to surf more. Having tested countless boards, it's the special ones you that make you want to stay out there.
// Quick reference to North Freo Short Mac 2.0 //