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Born from the legacy of the best-selling Piranha, the Rusty Smoothie reimagines its predecessor’s small-wave roots with a more refined, flowing performance edge. While the Piranha carved out a reputation as a fun, versatile groveler, the Smoothie brings added depth and range, packaged in a clean, full round pin tail for smoother rail-to-rail transitions and added control in better waves.
The outline is timeless, designed to suit a broad range of conditions—from everyday beach breaks to more lined-up point and reef setups. Under the hood, the bottom contours are where the Smoothie earns its name. It begins with a slight roll in the nose to prevent catching and ease into turns. Through the center, a light single concave increases speed and lift, transitioning into a sunken double concave ahead of the fins and a slightly elevated double concave between the fins. This all culminates in a double-barrel vee off the tail, enhancing fluid rail transitions and turning smoothness.
If the technical bottom design sounds like a mouthful, here’s the takeaway: the Smoothie lives up to its name—fast, controlled, and effortlessly smooth.
Pros:
Evolved from the proven Piranha design for broader wave range and control.
Round pin tail enhances hold and smooth transitions, especially in steeper waves.
Sophisticated bottom contour boosts speed, responsiveness, and fluidity.
Timeless outline suits a wide range of surf conditions.
Fast and forgiving—great for surfers looking to balance fun and performance.
Cons:
May feel slightly more subdued in flat, mushy waves compared to more aggressively rockered grovelers.
Tech-rich bottom contours are subtle; benefits come alive more under experienced feet.
Summary:
The Rusty Smoothie is a refined, performance-minded evolution of a crowd favorite. With its clean round pin, flowing rocker, and intricately tuned bottom contours, it delivers speed, hold, and style across varied conditions. Whether you’re coming off the Piranha or just looking to inject your quiver with something fast and forgiving, the Smoothie is a deliciously smooth ride worth savoring.
