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Boardworks announces a new Paddle Sport Division. "Stand Up Paddling has been among the bright spots at retail in a very tough market," said Boardworks' Bob Rief. Boardworks has "been there" since the beginning of the category with C4 Waterman, the "original SUP company" well known for its great products, world class watermen, website marketing and category leadership. We have watched SUP grow from a small "surf only" sport to one that encompasses the full spectrum of waterways around the world; surf to fitness, touring, rivers and lakes.

With C4 Waterman as the cornerstone, Boardworks has been dedicated to bringing the best and most innovative SUP products to market and providing retailers and consumers with the tools for success both on the retail floor and in the water.

With the newly created SUP Division, Boardworks continues its commitment to excellent products, outstanding service, support and is expanding its product line to include a collection of the best work from shapers and brands that are leaders in their categories. With that said, Boardworks is very proud to announce that Rusty has joined its family of shapers.

Rusty Preisendorfer and Boardworks' Mike Fox announce an agreement to manufacture and sell Rusty's SUP collection of boards. According to Fox, "This is a great day for us. We are flattered that Rusty has chosen us to introduce his collection of Stand Up Boards in our Thermal Epoxy Compression TEC construction. Our concept is to bring leading shapers and their brands into our Paddle Division, and I cannot think of a more notable or authentic brand than Rusty. We will have his SUP collection available at the January tradeshows and will be shipping to retail in early spring."

Rusty commented, "With 40 years of surfboard building and designing experience, the transition into building SUPs has been relatively easy and natural for me. I am an avid paddler and have been riding, designing, and building custom SUPs for several years, which has led to what I feel are some very user friendly and performance-oriented designs. I look forward to working with Boardworks...it will free me up to spend more time designing and testing while someone with a solid track record can help with manufacturing and distribution."

Boardworks Surf manufactures and distributes over 100 models of surfboards, SUPs, and paddle boards designed by some of the world's best shapers and brands including C4 Waterman, Rusty, Bill Stewart, Mike Hynson, Ben Aipa, Dewey Weber, Kane Garden and many others. Using our proprietary TEC (Thermal Epoxy Compression) construction Boardworks produces light and durable surfboards and SUPs with excellent flex and rebound characteristics for enhanced performance. Go to www.boardworkssurf.com to learn more.

Andre Niemeyer of MyLocalLineup.com rips his Custom Rusty Stand Up Paddle Board during the recent South Swell that delivered epic waves to the Southern California coastline.

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No swells? No worries... come down to the Rusty Boardhouse and get your hands on a Rusty stand up paddle board. Rent a paddle board for only $25 for two hours!

Rusty Boardhouse
2170 Avenida De La Playa
La Jolla, CA 92037

See you in the water!

Turn around time on a custom? You'll be pleasantly surprised.

-Rusty Preisendorfer

Have a sneak peak at the SUP ad that will be featured in the next issue of Stand Up Paddle Magazine

Three Featured SUP Models::

Big Chill
(big yellow board)
12’ to 11’ 29.5 to 31 wide
4.25 to 4.5 thick
tail: Diamond or round square
fins: 2 x 1
for: Coastal cruising, flatwater,
larger surfers beginner to
intermediate

Free Glide
(wood grain board)
10’ to 8’ 28 to 29 wide
3.85 to 4.15 thick
tail: Diamond, round square,
or swallow
fins: 2 x 1
for: high performance
wave riding

LOL
(mint green board)
11’ to 10’ 29 to 30 wide
4.15 to 4.35 thick
tail: Diamond or round square
fins: 2 x 1
for: “all terrain”, lighter
beginners, heavier surfers,
cross-country surfing

Whether you are a big wave Stand Up charger, trying to beat the flat spells, or simply want a tranquil way to cross train- Rusty Surfboards has your Stand Up Paddle board needs covered!

Get your hands on a new custom Rusty Stand Up Paddle Board! The SUPs are built with a full template, mega-full rails, and a flat deck creating ultimate buoyancy. Plus, the boards are very versatile for their size, allowing for arching turns and quick redirections. Although they may take a bit of practice, SUPs are quite addicting once you get the hang of them. They make everyday "rideable" and are a great alternative to longboarding on a small day. You will never look at a flat day the same again...

SUPs offer a great work out when there are no waves at all! Long distance Stand Up Paddling works out different muscles than a typical surf, creating complimentary cross training and an amazing cardio exercise.

And for all of you hellmen (and women) out there pushing the sport of Stand Up Paddling by surfing huge and dangerous waves, make sure you have a Rusty SUP under your feet! After all, Rusty's decades of trusted craftsmanship and attention to detail are exemplified in every board and each custom vessel is shaped for a unique wave riding experience...