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Rusty 421 Fish

This design is a versatile, high performance quad-fish, based on our popular 419 Fish. The 421 has evolved featuring a crowned deck, narrower nose...

Official manufacturer information
Rusty 421 Fish surfboard

Where it fits

This model is classified as Performance Fish. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.

Typical surfer profile

Beginner to Expert surfer seeking a performance fish.

Wave direction

The available board information associates this model with beach break, open face, point break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.

Where it sits in the design range

The 421 Fish sits in the Performance Fish family with a Performance Fish direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.

Dimensions and volume

Available size range

5'10 to 6'6, 26.6L to 43.6L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.

LengthWidthThicknessVolumeConstruction
5'1020.882.3734.7LStandard
5'1121.002.4035.9LStandard
5'320.002.0326.6LStandard
5'420.132.0627.5LStandard
5'520.252.0928.4LStandard
5'620.372.1330LStandard
5'720.502.1831LStandard
5'820.622.2531.9LStandard
5'920.752.3033LStandard
6'021.132.4336.7LStandard
6'121.252.4738LStandard
6'221.382.5039.1LStandard
6'321.342.5240.1LStandard
6'421.502.5641.2LStandard
6'621.752.6243.6LStandard

Board design direction

Public family
Fish
Detailed category
Performance Fish
Also suits
quad
Ability guidance
beginner, progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
Fin configuration
Twin, Quad
Wave intent
beach break, open face, point break, weak, average
Strengths
speed generation, paddle, wave entry
Trade-offs
hold, sensitivity

Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.

Board DNA

A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.

Paddle
7 / 10
Speed
8 / 10
Drive
7 / 10
Release
7 / 10
Hold
5 / 10
Forgiveness
7 / 10
Sensitivity
5 / 10
Outline
wide forward
Rocker
low entry / low tail
Rails
full
Quiver role
small wave, alternative daily driver

Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.

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Quivrr Board Intelligence is generated from governed Board DNA, current board range information and manufacturer source information. Board information updated 2026-07-16. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.