Gato Heroi 9'7 Smooth Operator

Refined performance longboard with continual rocker and set-back wide point. Bladey profile and thin rails allow for committed surfing in the pocket. Best suited for intermediate–advanced surfers focused on performance noseriding and pocket turns. Shape: Pin tail · 50/50, thin, foiled rails · Rolled throughout to slight belly bottom · Low, continuous rocker Recommended Fins: A Fin, C Fin, D Fin, OP Fin, Log Fin, Greenough 4A

Gato Heroi was founded by Robin Kegel in the early 2000s. Based in France with production in Australia, Europe, and Japan. Each board features hand-shaped outlines, custom resin tints, and volan glassing—functional surf tools built with craft.