Rusty blog

[oeste858]

I just stumbled on this R. blog while searching for some info on the Blackbird vs. Slayer, and thought it might be of interest.

Slayer vs Slayer 2 vs Blackbird

A very common question we get asked: What are the differences between the Slayer, Slayer 2 and Blackbird? Below are the key points and differentiating factors between each model: Slayer Designed for slabs. Meant to be ridden a few inches shorter than your avg short board Lower entry moderate...

rustysurfboards.com

Could go deep down the rabbit hole on the whole blog. Some insightful posts on board design from a world-class shaper... and probably more searchable than the erBB archives now.

News

News, Tips, Events and more!

rustysurfboards.com

There was another good story about Carroll riding a R. to his 2nd title. The link to the full Tracks article (bottom of post) is even better.

boards-that-won-titles-tom-carroll-on-byrne-and-rusty-555600

How Tom Carroll 'crafted' two world titles

www.tracksmag.com.au

 

[tedshred5]

IMO, R. doesn't get enough credit. always had high quality customs from them. local shaper for a lot of us too

 

[silentbutdeadly]

seems to get nearly unanimous support from several other high level shapers.

 

[npsp]

Rusty's an all around good dude.
Not only a master craftsman but he was very involved in building the clothing business that he later sold for a TON of $$$$. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything bad about anyone and mentored a couple of my friends get their start in building surfboards.

 

[JDJ]

My custom through the Rusty website was really cool. I hit the ask the shaper button and described what I wanted. A few hours later Rusty emailed me back with pictures of a file he designed and asked me if it was what I wanted. Caught me totally off guard.

 

[rowjimmytour]

My custom through the Rusty website was really cool. I hit the ask the shaper button and described what I wanted. A few hours later Rusty emailed me back with pictures of a file he designed and asked me if it was what I wanted. Caught me totally off guard.

Did you score gothic R. laminate bra?

 

[Maz]

Said it before: Would love to order a board or two from Rusty. Especially a gun.

 

[92122]

Been reading his blog for years. Good stuff.

 

[oeste858]

Been reading his blog for years. Good stuff.

Yeah. I dunno. I just wish he'd be a little more cryptic in explaining design concepts. It's almost too easy to understand after erBB!

 

[griffinsurfboard]

Rusty's an all around good dude.
Not only a master craftsman but he was very involved in building the clothing business that he later sold for a TON of $$$$. I don't think I've ever heard him say anything bad about anyone and mentored a couple of my friends get their start in building surfboards.

Are you talking about the sale to his OZ Licensee ?

 

[silentbutdeadly]

rusty drinks wine without ice cubes

 

[npsp]

Are you talking about the sale to his OZ Licensee ?

I forgot the whole story of what went down on the sale and to whom it was to. I vaguely remember that he signed away his right to use his name on clothing other than maybe T-shirts/hoodies for a large chunk of $$$$. He seems pretty satisfied running R-Dot with his son and crew of master shapers.

 

[92122]

I forgot the whole story of what went down on the sale and to whom it was to. I vaguely remember that he signed away his right to use his name on clothing other than maybe T-shirts/hoodies for a large chunk of $$$$. He seems pretty satisfied running R-Dot with his son and crew of master shapers.

Founder of the Rusty Brand Sheds Surf Wear for Surfboards

An Australian firm buys control of R...& Everything Else, whose founder keeps board- building rights.

www.latimes.com

 

[griffinsurfboard]

Oh Well

 

[oeste858]

Yeah I noticed today there’s no mention of R. clothes or link on rustysurfboards.com but on the clothing site I found (after you guys brought up the sale) there is a link that takes you to the boards. Maybe that’s the extent of the connection. Good for Rusty if he made a ton of money off it and gets to focus on his passion of board-building... but that’s kinda weird not to have any control over what they do with the same logo you put on your boards.

 

[griffinsurfboard]

It did not go well -

 

[oeste858]

It did not go well -

How do you mean? For the clothes or Rusty himself?
I tried to google what happened earlier today, but couldn’t find much on the post-sale aftermath. Obviously I don’t really see any of the clothes around SoCal, so I’m guessing he came out better than the buyer on the deal.

 

[sdsrfr]

i always thought this was a funny story.

Noa Deane channels 90's Rusty into capsule joint

Noa Deane’s our favourite surf larrikin. The Quiky Pro’s a serious deal if you’re in the biz; Every industry head, budding contest warrior, flat-brimmed fist-bumper is in town keeping up appearances, and there’s Noa, sitting on the couch at Stab's mobile HQ, eating chips, and asking the...

stabmag.com

 

[bluengreen]

My custom Rusty's have always been top notch.

 

[casa_mugrienta]

The boards I've had from R. have been really good when they're good.
Really bad when they're bad.
Build quality left a lot to be desired.
Pretty controversial shaper in my experience.
I have met Aussies who think R. is an Australian label.
Weren't Noa Deane's Rustys actually LSDs?