About the Salt Gypsy Dusty
Imagine riding in an old Cadillac… You know how the old classic cars just seem to glide and almost float along the road? Well, that’s exactly the feel on offer with the Salt Gypsy Dusty Longboard.
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The Dusty is by no means a performance Longboard, this board is about getting onto waves really early, setting the line, and then feeling the trim as you cruise down the line. Optimum conditions are small to medium size waves, and it will really feel at home on a long point wave.
*All Salt Gypsy surfboards were tested and designed with appropriate dimensions and volume allocations to suit female surfers so they can get the most out of every wave – they also come in a 100% stretch cotton dust jacket ensuring that zero plastic is used in the packaging of these surfboards.
To find out more about Salt Gypsy’s heritage and apparel range please go to www.saltgypsy.com
Specifications
NOTE: Rider weight is based on board volume and intermediate rider skill level
GLASSING KEY: D = Deck | B = Bottom | LD = Low Density | HD = High Density
| LENGTH | WIDTH | THICK | VOLUME | GLASSING | SUPPLIED FINS | APPROX WEIGHT RANGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8'0 | 21" | 2 7/8" | 54 ltr | D: 2 x 6oz B: 1 x 6oz + 6oz Fin Patch | 9.5” Single | 70kg or less |
| 8'6 | 22" | 2 7/8" | 61 ltr | D: 2 x 6oz B: 1 x 6oz + 6oz Fin Patch | 9.5” Single | 70kg or less |
| 9'0 | 22 1/2'' | 3'' | 69 ltr | D: 2 x 6oz B: 1 x 6oz + 6oz Fin Patch | 9.5” Single | 70kg or higher |
RECOMMENDED SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate
Proficient
Advanced
WHAT SKILL LEVEL ARE YOU?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What type of waves is the Salt Gypsy Dusty best for?
The Salt Gypsy Dusty performs best in small to medium waves (around 0–4ft), especially clean point breaks where you can trim and glide down the line.
Is the Salt Gypsy Dusty good for small waves?
Yes, the Salt Gypsy Dusty is designed to get into waves early and easily, making it ideal for smaller, weaker conditions.
What skill level is the Salt Gypsy Dusty suitable for?
The Salt Gypsy Dusty is best suited to female surfers at the intermediate and advanced level, with sizing based around intermediate rider weight and ability.
Is the Salt Gypsy Dusty a performance longboard?
No, the Salt Gypsy Dusty, designed specifically for female surfers, is not a high-performance longboard. It’s designed for easy wave entry, trimming, and smooth, flowing rides rather than aggressive manoeuvres.
Will the Salt Gypsy Dusty help me catch more waves?
Yes, Salt Gypsy Dusty’s volume and glide make paddling easier, helping you catch waves earlier and more consistently.
What does The Salt Gypsy Dusty feel like to surf?
It feels smooth, stable, and flowing, often compared to a classic car, with a focus on glide and trim rather than sharp turns.
Can you nose ride on the Salt Gypsy Dusty?
Yes, the nose concave of the Salt Gypsy Dusty provides lift and stability, making it suitable for nose riding and walking the board.
What is the rocker profile like?
The Salt Gypsy Dusty has a relatively low rocker to help with easy paddling and glide, with added lift in the tail to support smooth turning.
What fin setup does The Salt Gypsy Dusty use?
The Salt Gypsy Dusty is designed as a single fin, enhancing glide, flow, and classic longboard style.
Does Salt Gypsy Dusty come with fins?
Yes, the board comes with a 9.5” single fin included.
How does the Salt Gypsy Dusty differ from a performance longboard?
Compared to performance longboards, the Salt Gypsy Dusty, designed specifically for female surfers, is more focused on stability, glide, and cruising rather than fast, responsive turning.
Is the Salt Gypsy Dusty good as a daily go-to board?
Yes, the Salt Gypsy Dusty, designed specifically for female surfers, is a reliable longboard for everyday surfing, particularly in smaller, cleaner conditions
Can the Salt Gypsy Dusty handle bigger waves?
The Salt Gypsy Dusty can handle slightly larger waves, but it performs best in smaller surf where its glide and trimming ability shine.
Will the Salt Gypsy Dusty help me improve my surfing?
Yes, the stability and ease of wave catching help female surfers build confidence, while the flowing style encourages better timing and technique.
Surfs really well great all round women’s board
Great board, so easy to ride and great on smaller waves!
Delivery took while in all honesty! but that’s okay, it was all worth it, it’s beautifully designed, can’t wait to catch some slides on this 8ft6 log, hard white is such a sick colour, looks super clean - it’s like a bone / slight whip-cream white.
Hi Indi, glad the board made it. The Rail derailment in WA didn't help the travel time. Enjoy the board.
Salt Gypsy - The Dusty
My wife, Alex was looking for an all rounder longboard. The criteria was that it has to be a board that she could have fun on the smaller wave days, not too heavy and of course it had to look sick too.
Obliviously I wanted a board that I could borrow as well. Having a baby, there are times that we have to take turns in the surf and having two longboards down the beach wouldn’t be very practical. I wanted something that I could borrow to practice some nose riding on.
It was hard to go past a Salt Gypsy surfboard for Alex. I love what Salt Gypsy are doing for the women surfers of the world, empowering women in the water by designing surfboards and swimmers for women.
‘The Dusty’ is a retro style longboard model which is shaped to not be overly wide and fairly light so that they are easier to carry down to the beach. ‘The Dusty’ comes in three colours, Vintage Blue, Olive and Merlot.
Alex picked the Vintage Blue and it looks sick.
Alex is not a serious surfer, it is more of a way to switch off from the busy days of being a mum and running a business. So we weren’t looking to spend a lot of money. ‘The Dusty’ is on the cheaper end of the scale when it comes to logs.
If you are a learner or an experienced logger you will notice it is so easy to paddle. This is because of its super flat rocker. Being a 9 foot board ‘The Dusty’ enters the wave so early and smooth and gives the user plenty of time to pop up and commit to the wave. Which is handy if you are a beginner.
The 9’0 has 69L so it has plenty of float. I found it super stable under my feet and could easily ‘attempt’ to walk up and down the board. The nose of the board has a slight concave. This gives extra stability when trying to get to the nose.
The most fun I had on this board was a small wave at my local beach. I racked up a high wave count and was really trying to get to the nose. One of the last waves I caught instead of trying to nose ride or over complicate things, I just sat back and enjoyed the ride, ‘The Dusty’ trimmed across the wave like a hot knife through butter. So my verdict on ’The Dusty’ is that it performed much better than I expected. I was thinking of purchasing a new high performance expensive log for my self but seeing how well it performed I might just keep borrowing ‘The Dusty’ instead… Sorry Alex!
I asked Alex how she felt on it. She had never rode a single fin consistently before, or a board that big. She was a bit overwhelmed with the 9’0 at the start and it took a couple of waves to work out how to turn the board, but she felt more in control after a couple of surfs. The thing Alex loved most about ‘The Dusty’ was how easy it was to surf and was glad that she got the 9’0 as the extra length gives her earlier entrance to the waves.
‘The Dusty’ also comes in an 8’6 so it could be an option for a lighter, smaller person.
9’0 in the vintage blue retails at $1100 comes with a fin and sock. All you need is a leg rope and you are away.
‘The Dusty’ gets a 7/10 from me, definitely a whole lot of fun for the perfect conditions but it gets a 9/10 from Alex as this board fits her perfectly and she is super stoked to have it in her quiver now.
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Haven’t had this board long but it has been unreal fun! Love that it isn’t too heavy and can pop under my arm and carry down to the beach. In the water it is easy to turn and looks epic. Absolutely fizzing for summer!
Excellent delivery and happy with my longboard
I wanted a bigger board than my 7”6 for smaller waves and this is perfect
Sick board!!!
Yes they are. Enjoy your next 1,000 waves on the Dusty
Easy board to transition from short board when conditions are more favourable for a long board
This is my dream board! I’d heard mixed reviews of salt Gypsy’s but this board is exactly what I needed as an intermediate dappling with long boards. It’s light, manoeuvres easily without over effort and paddles super easy. Was also delivered really well packaged so thanks team.
Best board to transition from a foam board.
Love the pale pink color.
Great board. Good value. Thanks
I bloody love my board. I've named her Betty and she already gave me the best surf I've ever had the first day I rode her.
I've had crappy boards for years which has kept me from surfing much and finally invested in something I hoped would get me paddling onto waves a lot more easily and this board does not disappoint.
Suuuper easy to paddle, gets on waves really easy, great fun. Bought for myself after searching for a quality, good looking and not super expensive longboard. Would 100% recommend, and the merlot colour looks so pretty in the water.
I share this board with my wife and we both absolutely love it! Great for the super small days at the right beach break and of course great at the likes of Noosa or Currumbin. You can paddle onto anything with this thing! I think one of these bigger boards are a crucial quiver addition for those tiny days.
Super fun longboard! Great stability but still super easy to manoeuvre. Lightweight, and easy paddling - you can't go wrong with this board!