Rusty Dwart

i don't, but i like the looks of it. good looking board for just about all conditions in NJ. i've heard good things. i'm sure plenty of folks on this forum will bash the crap out of it for being mass produced and inferior quality. Rusty Preisendorfer is a master shaper with a ton of knowledge and he still surfs. He does not create pieces of junk. i'd like to get one, but hoo-wee expensive.
one small piece of advice regarding boards like this...if your paddling ability is up to snuff (you can actually catch a lot of waves with a standard shortboard), do not go too high on the volume. i've noticed that with comparable boards, the planing area under your chest actually helps tons with paddle power. if you look at the outline, your chest is right on top of a wide point. if you think you need a 6'0" think about a 5'10", etc. if you go too high with a wide surface area and a high volume, you will skate on-top of a wave and not bite into the wave (as you should if you want some performance).

 

People get paid for "consultation", ya know.
Are you looking for the proverbial free lunch??

Having said that--I think the dwart is for bedwetters. So buy one.

 

LOL. Oh Barryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

I have the Dwart. Bigger, for my frame. Was searching for one board that I could travel with to different places, different conditions & nearly-always maintain a decent wave count in varying swell conditions.

It's a good board. Rusty makes high-quality stuff. I also have the exact same size Lazyboy (don't ask me why I do these things; it's the board addiction). At the end of the day, I prefer the Lazyboy. Seems a bit faster paddler. Will be taking it to Ecuador next week.

Have ridden the Dwart & the Lazyboy in CR & PR & the-place-that-shall-not-be-named & OCMD & VB. Waves from DOH Pacific to hurricane swell over here on the right coast to small stuff in diff places. Both are really good boards, I'm happy.

One thing the Lazyboy does, it kinda vibrates & makes this odd noise when moving fast across chest high or bigger waves. I can't explain it. Doesn't seem to affect performance.

Avg surfing abilities, 6'2, 210-220, good physical condition.

 

I had a canyon knockoff of this shape.

Im 6'2 190-210

I liked it for a few years.



Good surfers can make any board sing don't forget sensei.

 

Random observation, in keeping with the passive aggressive subliminal tone recently intro'd to the tread:

There's really, thankfully, only a couple of people on here who post utterly self-serving, self-aggrandizing (you're gonna have to look that one up, sparkus) useless hoo hah.

OP, in the meantime, let us know what you decide. Surfing minds like to know

 

I have seen this boart at the surf shop (Costco surf shop) and I have always been interested in it. It looks like a great board- if I was gonna buy a new board it would be one of my top 3 choices. It has a great shape that you could ride just about anything with. More then an inbetween type - I think it's more of a go to board for any type wave like what Yankee says.

It would be a good board if your looking for a board to progress into shortboarting- maybe the 6'4 size or a bit bigger- although it will have a lot of foam and float at the size.

Hey Yankee- I think what your discribing (the buzzing/vibrating on your board at hi speeds) could be due to the fin placement. I know that if the fins are not 100% aligned identically (toe in and the angle) that this will happen... And usually only at hi speeds going straight

 

This ^ is good stuff! You are on it, spot on (high speed running down the line on decent waves & a vibrating, humming/buzzing noise/feel).

Many thanks WH2o - - that is much appreciated. That is, actually, awesome & thanks much for veteran info like that.

 

You got it Yankee, no problem! You know how we roll on the swellinfo forums!

That's why I always say that a boart is doomed if it ever requires a fin box repair that involves reseating the fin position. I have also seen the same thing happen from a ding repair right in front of the fin - and the repair wasn't sanded flush well...

 

Nothing beats the voice of experience ^ - -in Life & in surfing

 

I inherited a 5'7" at 30ish liters. I hucked it and, looking back, it was the fins that didn't work for me, not the board. I have three of a similar shape now, minus the bat wings. I would say steer cleare of Mulcoy fins on that one. Felt really stiff and one directional.

 

I bought a 5'10" dwart when I decided to get back into surfing after a 7yr hiatus. It's the perfect board to get back in to surfing or to learn on but once that is done it seemed to corky and topped out at 4' swell . So I went to a Chem zen after that and was very happy. Hey anyone seen the new Roberts White Diamond 3 ?? It looks like a sick groveler I think I'm going to order one for next summer.

 

I'm 145, so pretty close to your 155. I don't own a dwart. BUT I got a 6'1 and a 5'8 (being shaped now) customs from a local shaper that is very very similar to the dwart

Obviously I hadn't ridden the 5'8 yet, but it's 5'8 x 19.75 x 2.5
The 6'1 is 6'1 x 20 x 2.75 but with the rails foiled to about 2.5

Both are basically the exact outline as the dwart. A tad smaller. No wings, but a pulled in round/rounded pin tail. Double concave with vee out the tail. Low entry rocker.

I love the outline/shape. Great paddle power, still has some performance. Super fast and just feels good under my feet. The 6'1 is a bit big for me, so I'm hoping to get more performance out of the 5'8 version. With all that being said I'd say it's more than just an inbetweener. Depending on your style and likes of course. Iv had it out in everything we get here on the east coast and it works great for me.

My advice to you would be get the 5'7 stock dims if you feel you'd like a board with more glide but less performance. If your looking for more performance I'd say get a local shaper to make a slightly narrower/thinner version in a 5'8-5'10.

Either will perform fine. I like my boards with a little volume to them, and the stock dims are a little bigger than what I'm riding. So that's where I'm coming from saying a narrower/thinner version might be your best choice if you want performance more than glide

 

Have you tried a different set of fins on it? Sometimes the trailing edge of fins at the tip will hum at speed. Check the toe in on the fins with a ruler, I would be interested to know if they are close to the same and that is the culprit. Have had boards that hum- even single fins which might debunk the fin toe in theory. One thing for sure though, if it's a hummin' then you are loving that board because it is going fast.

 

Good insight & well said g-bean

 

I would say yes. Check the volume of your other boards, get a reality check on your paddling abilities, and make the decision. Also, if you're paddling this thing with all your winter gear on, take that into consideration too. Assuming you are a fit young buck with no physical restrictions and your surfing game is improving, a 5'7" should work fine.

 

This is an excellent all around board.
i very much enjoy it. has taken my ability to the next level.
i got it in their version of epoxy. 6 foot.

i started surfing at age 30 on a 9'6" and then worked my way down to this via a 7'2" surftec macfish then a 6'10" thruster shaped epoxy board and a then a 6'4" fiberglass fish.

i am an average surfer in NY. 42 yrs old, 6 feet 180 lbs, pretty good shape.

i dont rip but can catch plenty of waves with this and its good for waves of all sizes, esp in smaller stuff when you may consider taking a longer board, but the volume and float will do the job and let you leave the longer board at home. very maneuverable, esp as a quad.

I am very happy with it and would buy it again without reservation. wont be looking for a new board any time soon.