The Rusty Desert Island is designed to be the one-board solution for larger, experienced surfers—the ultimate do-it-all craft for those who want performance, paddle power, and fun across a wide range of conditions. Whether you’re surfing beach breaks, points, or punchy reefs, the Desert Island delivers consistency, versatility, and wave-catching ability in spades.
This board comes in a variety of lengths, and the design features evolve with size. The shorter versions feature a triple concave bottom, offering lift, speed, and responsiveness. In contrast, the longer models (9'+) are equipped with a flat vee panel, giving them glide and control reminiscent of a hybrid between a longboard and a mid-length gun. Across all sizes, the relaxed gun rocker and full, low rails help larger surfers maintain speed and flow while holding a clean line through bigger or faster sections.
True to its name, the Desert Island is a quiver-killer—the board you’d take if you could only bring one. It’s not just about practicality though; it’s pure, unfiltered fun, especially for those who want to catch waves easily and surf them with smooth, confident style.
Pros:
Excellent paddle power and wave-catching ease for larger surfers.
Offers both high-performance triple concave or cruisey vee depending on size.
Versatile rocker and rail design work in a wide range of conditions.
Great one-board travel or daily-driver option for bigger surfers.
Available in long sizes for mid-length or longboard alternatives.
Cons:
May feel oversized or overly cruisey for smaller or lighter surfers.
Not a shortboard replacement for vertical or aggressive surfing.
Summary:
The Rusty Desert Island is a refined, versatile board made with bigger, experienced surfers in mind. Whether you're trimming down the line in the tropics or powering through heavy beach breaks at home, the Desert Island handles it all with ease and grace. With excellent paddle power, wave range, and adaptability across lengths, this board is pure paradise—especially when catching more waves is the goal.
