Gato Heroi 8'7 Surfar surfboard
Pemulis is one of the only shops in the world with access to Gato Heroi surfboards and we always have Gato stock on hand, including the full slate of Gato Heroi fins in multiple colors and currently the largest Gato Heroi surfboard collection for sale in the United States. We have the Gato surf short in all available colors and the Gato Heroi "Flight" product line, which is made from upcycled sail material, including tote bags, surfboard bags, and hats (Creme Cap and Bucket Hat). We also carry the Catfish sandals and selected stock of Gato Heroi wetsuits, which are made in Japan. We can sometimes be of assistance if you are looking for a particular Gato product that is not appearing in stock at any shop. Please email us at [email protected] with any questions.

Gato Heroi 8'7 Surfar

IN STOCK NOW

By Gato Heroi
$1,795.00 USD

Product Details

The travel quiver board. 8’7” version.

The Surfar is a forward-wide-point teardrop blade designed for travel. Low rocker and rolled vee provide stability and speed in fast conditions. Pair with an 8½”–9½” raked single fin for drawn-out bottom turns, or a pivot fin for tighter pockets. One of the easiest Gato boards to ride well.

How It Rides

Stable, fast, and forgiving. The teardrop outline with the wide point pushed forward gives it early entry into waves and natural trim speed. The 70/30 forgiving rails and rolled vee bottom keep it predictable through turns. At 8’7” it has a touch more glide and paddle power than the 8’6”—same shape, slightly more board underfoot.

The Shaper

Shaped by Robin Kegel. Originally based in California, now in France, Kegel travels between Gato Heroi outposts in Australia, Italy, and Japan. His shapes draw from 1960s–70s surf culture, refined through decades of hands-on testing.

Specs

Length 8’7”
Model Surfar
Series Acid Series
Shaper Robin Kegel (Gato Heroi)
Rails Forgiving 70/30
Bottom Rolled vee to panelled vee
Tail Pin
Rocker Subtle, low
Fin Setup Single fin box
Skill Level All levels
Origin Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan

All surfboards ship from our shop at 4051 Judah St in the Outer Sunset. Contact us for a shipping quote.

All surfboards are final sale.

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For customers in California: the safest and cheapest way to ship a board to you is via our courier to your local shop for pick-up for $150 per board. Please contact us to make arrangements for shipping prior to purchasing a board.

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