Where it fits
This model is classified as High Performance Shortboard. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
High Performance Shortboard
Rusty Keg
The Keg is a stout brew designed by Rusty Preisendorfer and Wade Carmichael. The Keg is the Pro model for Wade Carmichael and his...
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Intermediate to Expert surfer seeking a high performance shortboard.
Wave direction
The available board information associates this model with point_break. Confirm the intended wave range with the manufacturer.
Where it sits in the design range
The Keg sits in the High Performance Shortboard family with a High Performance Shortboard direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'10 to 7'0, 23.5L to 51.5L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'10 | 19.25 | 2.41 | 29.5L | Standard |
| 5'10 | 19.75 | 2.52 | 32L | Standard |
| 5'11 | 19.37 | 2.44 | 30.5L | Standard |
| 5'11 | 19.87 | 2.55 | 33L | Standard |
| 5'4 | 18.50 | 2.19 | 23.5L | Standard |
| 5'5 | 18.63 | 2.24 | 24.5L | Standard |
| 5'6 | 18.75 | 2.28 | 25.5L | Standard |
| 5'6 | 19.25 | 2.40 | 28.1L | Standard |
| 5'7 | 18.87 | 2.32 | 26.5L | Standard |
| 5'7 | 19.37 | 2.43 | 29L | Standard |
| 5'8 | 19.00 | 2.35 | 27.5L | Standard |
| 5'8 | 19.50 | 2.46 | 30L | Standard |
| 5'9 | 19.13 | 2.38 | 28.5L | Standard |
| 5'9 | 19.63 | 2.49 | 31L | Standard |
| 6'0 | 19.50 | 2.47 | 31.5L | Standard |
| 6'0 | 20.00 | 2.57 | 34L | Standard |
| 6'1 | 19.63 | 2.49 | 32.5L | Standard |
| 6'1 | 20.13 | 2.59 | 35L | Standard |
| 6'10 | 20.75 | 2.83 | 44L | Standard |
| 6'10 | 21.25 | 2.96 | 47.6L | Standard |
| 6'11 | 20.87 | 2.88 | 45.6L | Standard |
| 6'11 | 21.37 | 3.02 | 49.5L | Standard |
| 6'2 | 19.75 | 2.51 | 33.5L | Standard |
| 6'2 | 20.25 | 2.61 | 36L | Standard |
| 6'3 | 19.87 | 2.53 | 34.5L | Standard |
| 6'3 | 20.37 | 2.63 | 37.1L | Standard |
| 6'4 | 20.00 | 2.57 | 35.6L | Standard |
| 6'4 | 20.50 | 2.66 | 38.3L | Standard |
| 6'5 | 20.13 | 2.60 | 36.8L | Standard |
| 6'5 | 20.63 | 2.70 | 39.6L | Standard |
| 6'6 | 20.25 | 2.64 | 38L | Standard |
| 6'6 | 20.75 | 2.75 | 41L | Standard |
| 6'7 | 20.37 | 2.68 | 39.5L | Standard |
| 6'7 | 20.87 | 2.80 | 42.5L | Standard |
| 6'8 | 20.50 | 2.73 | 41L | Standard |
| 6'8 | 21.00 | 2.85 | 44.1L | Standard |
| 6'9 | 20.63 | 2.78 | 42.5L | Standard |
| 6'9 | 21.13 | 2.90 | 45.8L | Standard |
| 7'0 | 21.00 | 2.94 | 47.4L | Standard |
| 7'0 | 21.50 | 3.08 | 51.5L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Performance Shortboard
- Detailed category
- High Performance Shortboard
- Ability guidance
- intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- point_break, powerful, average
- Strengths
- sensitivity, projection, pivot
- Trade-offs
- forgiveness, stability
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
- 5 / 10
- Speed
- 8 / 10
- Drive
- 9 / 10
- Release
- 9 / 10
- Hold
- 8 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 3 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 10 / 10
- Outline
- narrow
- Rocker
- medium high entry / high tail
- Rails
- low performance
- Quiver role
- performance, competition
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Related design guidance
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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.