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boogie monsters are real... & we've been partying with them all weekend.

Jake Halstead is a Misfit on land and in the water. Photos and a video clip from Transworld Surf's Imaginarium to prove it...

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Photography: Damea Dorsey
Video: Blake Pettit and Victor Pakpour

Kerrzy, Nate and Willian are riding hard at 2011 Cold Water Classic (CWC.) Kerrzy and Willian advanced straight to quarters and Nate still has to wreck the "no losers round." Keep it classy boys.

"Bringing our troops home" just in time for PIPE SEASON! -our Nation's Leader, Mr. President Obama. Good call dudeman. Looking forward to seeing our troops back in American waters. Also a special shaka for Mr Josh Kerr for his S.F. event this week! All Shakas!! All day!!!

Question:

Hey Rusty, I'm 5'3 half and 150 lbs. I love riding fishes and 80s quivers more than any modern shortboard. I hate any board that are less than 2 and half thickness cos I'll just sink, which gives me a hard time to find a good go to shortboard for everyday waves from knee high to DOH. Slayer seems like a perfect ideal board for me. What is your dimension suggestion? How about 5'8 x 18 5/8 x 2 1/2? Is that too much of volume? Should it be wider around 19"? Let me know, thanks!
- Mike

Answer:

Mike, The Slayer has been a popular alternative to a step up board. Your numbers are pretty close to what I’d recommend for a Slayer. It might not be the ideal choice for knee high, but will excel in overhead surf. For an everyday board? Dwarts, Hustlers and Dozers have all had great feedback. The Dwart is the widest and thickest one of the bunch and can be ridden the shortest. It’s a good modern alternative to an old school fish with more range. The Dozer is a performance shortboard that has been widened a little, all the way around, with slightly relaxed rocker on both ends. Hustler is a cool, skatey, fishy thing that has excels in a variety of conditions. If you love riding old school fish shapes and 80’s style boards, this is one to take a look at. Because of the flatter deck, you’d be able to go a little thinner in the center but still have some extra volume carried out to the rails. These are all available in a 5 fin convertible option. The ability to switch from 3 to 4 fins will add to the versatility of your board.

R.

Nate is kind of ruling it in bali.

Bali High from Nathan Yeomans on Vimeo.

Say's it on the wall, Jay loves lowers.

Peep Jay's Blog ELSEGOOD PRODUCTIONS.

Tristan Thopmson and Sammy Orozco making a smooth cameo. Press Play

Look to the Tropics | Episode Two from Thomas Brothers Productions on Vimeo.

Rusty Surfboards team rider, Ryland Rubens, had been rattling the ranks at the recent NSSA event in O-side. Not only did the 12 year old grom make the final of the Open Boys Division, but he also made the final of the Juniors Division! Check out NSSA.org for more from the event...

With the holiday season just around the corner, it's pretty safe to say that a few groms out there might be writing Santa asking for a Misfit under the tree. Click the image to for more information and for sweet video of Jake Halstead on the Misfit model...