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Step Up / Barrel Board

Rusty Slayer review

The Slayer has been a favorite for 10+ years. From time to time we’ve been asked if we could make it a little looser...

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Step Up / Barrel Board

Slayer

The Slayer has been a favorite for 10+ years. From time to time we’ve been asked if we could make it a little looser...

Rusty Slayer surfboard
Primary categoryStep Up / Barrel Board
Also suitsbarrel_board
Fin intentThruster
Best suited forintermediate, advanced, expert
Quiver positionStep-up

Behavioural profile

Quivrr Board DNA

Paddle
7 / 10Strong
Speed
7 / 10Strong
Drive
10 / 10Exceptional
Release
5 / 10Moderate
Hold
9 / 10Exceptional
Forgiveness
4 / 10Moderate
Sensitivity
8 / 10Strong
Weak waves
3 / 10Limited
Powerful waves
10 / 10Exceptional
Beach
5 / 10Moderate
Point
10 / 10Exceptional
Reef
10 / 10Exceptional
Outline
narrow
Rocker
medium high entry / high tail
Rails
refined
Tail
round pin
Bottom
single, double, vee
Fins
thruster
Style
hold, drivey, powerful wave
Quiver roles
step up, travel, reef

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification. It does not imply manufacturer endorsement.

What it was designed to do

The Slayer sits in the Step Up / Barrel Board board family and follows a Step Up / Barrel Board direction. This describes design intent; it is not a score, award or claim that the model suits every surfer.

What it does well

Slayer follows a Step Up / Barrel Board direction within the Step Up / Barrel Board family. Its moderate paddle support and Thruster fin setup help define where it may fit; the final result still depends on size, construction, rider and conditions.

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Best suited for

Available board information associates this model with point break, reef break, hollow waves. The available rider guidance includes intermediate, advanced, expert.

Riding feel

Fin options: Thruster. Paddle support: moderate. The final feel depends on size, construction and conditions.

Where it sits in your quiver

This model most naturally sits in the step-up position. Its actual role depends on the selected size, your existing boards and usual conditions.

Things to keep in mind

  • forgiveness
  • release

Board guidance is kept separate from live inventory. A model may be documented without being available in a specific size or region.

Sizing guide

24.4L to 46.2L in the available board specifications. Use litres alongside length, width, rails, outline and foam distribution. Confirm current specifications before choosing a size.

Design details

Available specifications place the Slayer in the Step Up / Barrel Board family, with a Step Up / Barrel Board design direction, Thruster fin options and moderate paddle support. Use the linked manufacturer source to confirm current construction and dimensions.

Bodhi's Board Notes

Ask Bodhi to relate this design to your ability, preferred volume, current board, quiver and usual waves.