Where it fits
This model is classified as Big Wave / Step Up. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Big Wave / Step Up
Rusty Blackbird
Surfboard Model: Blackbird Surfboard ID: 1075469 Surfboard Model Type: Step Up Fins: 5x Futures Blackbird Developed for the bigger days chasing down peaks in...
Official manufacturer informationTypical surfer profile
Intermediate to Expert surfer seeking a big wave / step up.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with hollow waves, point break, reef break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Blackbird sits in the Big Wave / Step Up family with a Big Wave / Step Up direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
6'0 to 8'0, 29.6L to 56L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6'0 | 19.00 | 2.50 | 29.6L | Standard |
| 6'1 | 19.12 | 2.53 | 30.5L | Standard |
| 6'10 | 20.25 | 2.80 | 40.3L | Standard |
| 6'11 | 20.37 | 2.83 | 41.5L | Standard |
| 6'2 | 19.25 | 2.56 | 31.6L | Standard |
| 6'3 | 19.37 | 2.59 | 32.6L | Standard |
| 6'4 | 19.50 | 2.62 | 33.5L | Standard |
| 6'5 | 19.62 | 2.65 | 34.6L | Standard |
| 6'6 | 19.75 | 2.68 | 35.7L | Standard |
| 6'7 | 19.87 | 2.71 | 36.7L | Standard |
| 6'8 | 20.00 | 2.74 | 37.9L | Standard |
| 6'9 | 20.12 | 2.77 | 39.1L | Standard |
| 7'0 | 20.50 | 2.86 | 42.7L | Standard |
| 7'1 | 20.62 | 2.86 | 43.4L | Standard |
| 7'10 | 21.75 | 3.01 | 53.7L | Standard |
| 7'11 | 21.87 | 3.01 | 54.5L | Standard |
| 7'2 | 20.75 | 2.89 | 44.7L | Standard |
| 7'3 | 20.87 | 2.89 | 45.6L | Standard |
| 7'4 | 21.00 | 2.92 | 46.9L | Standard |
| 7'5 | 21.12 | 2.92 | 47.8L | Standard |
| 7'6 | 21.25 | 2.95 | 49.2L | Standard |
| 7'7 | 21.37 | 2.95 | 50L | Standard |
| 7'8 | 21.50 | 2.98 | 51.3L | Standard |
| 7'9 | 21.62 | 2.98 | 52.2L | Standard |
| 8'0 | 22.00 | 3.04 | 56L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Step Up
- Detailed category
- Big Wave / Step Up
- Also suits
- big_wave
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- hollow waves, point break, reef break, powerful, average
- Strengths
- drive, hold, carve
- Trade-offs
- release, forgiveness
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
- 6 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 10 / 10
- Release
- 5 / 10
- Hold
- 10 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 5 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / high tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- step up, travel, reef
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.