Where it fits
This model is classified as Groveller. Use the documented family, selected size and intended conditions to decide whether that direction matches the surfer's brief.
Groveller
Rusty Shiv
The Shiv is our popular SD model but retooled just a bit. Following the flat deck category of board models, the Shiv has angular...
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
Beginner to Expert surfer seeking a groveller.
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 Shiv sits in the Groveller family with a Groveller direction. Related models may solve a different design job even when their volume is similar.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'10 to 6'7, 21L to 37.4L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'10 | 19 | 2.2 | 28.6L | Standard |
| 5'11 | 19.13 | 2.23 | 29.6L | Standard |
| 5'2 | 18 | 1.93 | 21L | Standard |
| 5'3 | 18.13 | 1.98 | 22.1L | Standard |
| 5'4 | 18.25 | 2.02 | 23L | Standard |
| 5'5 | 18.38 | 2.06 | 24L | Standard |
| 5'6 | 18.5 | 2.09 | 24.9L | Standard |
| 5'7 | 18.62 | 2.12 | 25.8L | Standard |
| 5'8 | 18.75 | 2.15 | 26.9L | Standard |
| 5'9 | 18.87 | 2.18 | 27.8L | Standard |
| 6'0 | 19.25 | 2.25 | 30.5L | Standard |
| 6'1 | 19.38 | 2.27 | 31.5L | Standard |
| 6'2 | 19.5 | 2.29 | 32.4L | Standard |
| 6'3 | 19.63 | 2.31 | 33.3L | Standard |
| 6'4 | 19.75 | 2.33 | 34.3L | Standard |
| 6'5 | 19.88 | 2.35 | 35.3L | Standard |
| 6'6 | 20 | 2.37 | 36.2L | Standard |
| 6'7 | 20.13 | 2.4 | 37.4L | Standard |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Groveller
- Detailed category
- Groveller
- Ability guidance
- beginner, progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- point_break, weak, average
- Strengths
- wave entry, speed generation, forgiveness
- Trade-offs
- hold, carve
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
- 8 / 10
- Speed
- 9 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 7 / 10
- Hold
- 5 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 9 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 6 / 10
- Outline
- wide centre
- Rocker
- low entry / low tail
- Rails
- full
- Quiver role
- small wave, summer
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Other boards in this family
Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.