If you've browsed the fin rack at Pemulis and noticed the Wild Things name, you've only seen the surface. Wild Things Gallery isn't just another fin brand - it's a warehouse-born cultural project out of Australia that blends board building, fin development, art, music, and film into something that feels more like a scene than a company.
That's exactly why we carry them. At Pemulis, we're drawn to brands that operate on conviction rather than convention - rider-owned, small-batch, built around craft and community. Wild Things fits.
The warehouse origins: Sydney 2012-2017
Wild Things started in 2012 in a warehouse at 18B/259 Condamine Street in Sydney's Manly Vale. Andy Findlay - former Brand Director for Analog and Gravis in Australia - had been distributing Gato Heroi boards on the side for years. Together with business partner Jessamyn Jean, he turned a half-formed idea into reality: a shaping bay for Gato Heroi with a small showroom attached.
But the space quickly outgrew that single purpose. Fashion designers, photographers, hair stylists, and artists moved in. The warehouse became an underground music venue, hosting bands like The Growlers, Allah Las, Skeggs, The Babe Rainbow, and Ocean Alley. What started as a board-building operation became a legitimate creative hub.
Then in 2017, the warehouse was demolished. Wild Things relocated to Byron Bay - specifically 1/93 Centennial Circuit in the Arts and Industrial Estate - where it operates today on Bundjalung country.
The Gato Heroi connection
Wild Things isn't just a Gato Heroi retailer. It's the official Australian manufacturer and distributor for the California-based surfboard brand. That means Gato Heroi boards come from two places: Robin Kegel (RK) in Ojai, California, and Wild Things in Byron Bay.
The distinction matters. RK-signed boards from California feature his newest templates and carry premium pricing. Wild Things-shaped boards use Robin's recent design iterations at slightly lower prices. Both are legitimate Gato Heroi surfboards - just different points in the template evolution.
We stock both at Pemulis. If you're in San Francisco looking to buy Gato Heroi without the international shipping headache, we're one of your options.
The fin team
Wild Things' fin program is driven by a tight crew of Australia's most creative free surfers - not just as endorsers, but as active participants in design and testing.
- Creed McTaggart - Signature TT fins tested for 18+ months across Indonesia, South Africa, and Australia.
- Chippa Wilson - Amid hybrid keel-upright template, plus the Chippa Drive/Drift thrusters.
- Jaleesa Vincent - Her Doll Fins took 1.5 years to develop - optimized for finners and airs.
- Kai Ellice-Flint - 2025 WSL Longboard World Champion. Instrumental in developing Wild Things' single fin range.
- Joel and Kye Fitzgerald - Decades of 2+1 expertise shaped the Fitz fin line.
- Ozzie Wright - Legendary free surfer, artist, and Goons of Doom frontman.
What we carry at Pemulis
We're a Wild Things US stockist, shipping from San Francisco.
Single fins
The Speed Fin is Wild Things' all-rounder - balanced, versatile, and ideal for critical surfing in the pocket. Pick your height based on board length and tail width.
Twin fins
For classic fish energy, start with the Volan Keels. For something more responsive, the Pivot Twins are built for tighter arcs. The Scorpion sits in between.
2+1 and side bites
The Fitzgerald brothers developed these templates through decades of 2+1 experimentation. Start with a Fitz Volan center fin, then add side bites based on how much hold you want.
Thrusters
The Chippa Wilson signature thrusters balance lightweight honeycomb construction with reliable performance across conditions.
Boardshorts
Wild Things doesn't separate hardware from lifestyle. The surf shorts come from the same warehouse that produces the fins.
Buy Wild Things in San Francisco
If you're looking for Wild Things fins in the US, Pemulis is your answer. We're a US stockist shipping from San Francisco - no international freight, no currency conversion, no waiting weeks for Australian post.
Stop by the shop at 4051 Judah Street or browse online:
- Wild Things Collection - everything we carry
- Wild Things Fins - all templates in one place
- Wild Things Apparel - boardshorts and related
Wild Things Gallery is the kind of brand you don't get into because an ad told you to. You get into it because you recognize the texture: warehouse beginnings, a real film archive, fin templates shaped by actual surfing, and the insistence that surf culture stays creatively free. We're proud to be your Wild Things stockist in San Francisco.