Roach

6'4"–6'10" lengthSingle finHand-shaped · Gato Heroi

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$1,215

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Speed; small wave performanceIntermediate–Advanced

The Board

Flat, fast, and stubbie-inspired.

The Roach takes its DNA from MP’s Kirra stubbies—flat rocker, wide tail, speed for days. The 2024 update is flatter and faster with refined foil behind the fin. Excels with a 7½”–8½” upright or flex fin for sharp pivot turns and planing speed in small to medium surf.

How It Rides

This board wants to go fast in a straight line and pivot hard off the tail. The flat rocker and wide square tail generate planing speed in gutless waves that longer boards can’t match at this length. The 50/50 to hard-edge rail transition gives it bite when you push into a turn. At 6’10” it’s compact enough to fit in tight pockets but carries enough foam to paddle into everything.

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Board Details

Shape

Tail Shape

Wide square

Rail Type

50/50 to hard edge

Bottom Contour

Flat to rolled

Rocker Profile

Flat

Setup

Fin Setup

Single fin

Design Era

Transition Era

Year Introduced

Approx. 2013

About the Shaper

Robin Kegel founded Gato Heroi in the early 2000s with a deep appreciation for 1960s–70s surf culture. Originally based in California, now in France, he travels to Gato Heroi outposts in Australia, Italy, and Japan. Known for innovative "calico abstract" glasswork and volan glassing. Early collaborators included Alex Knost, Cody Simkins, and CJ Nelson. His shaping philosophy emphasizes boards and fins as an integrated system, not separate components.

Shaped by Robin Kegel. Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan.

Fin Pairing

Pair It With the Right Fins

C Fin; T Fin; Greenough 4A; Skip Frye Volan; Christenson Tracker