The most forgiving Acid.
The Acid 2020 takes the original Acid outline and softens it—fuller template, softer rails, more user-friendly entry. Where the original Acid rewards committed rail surfing, the 2020 lets you find your lines without as much penalty for being in the wrong spot. Works best with a lively upright single fin, or a pivot template if you want earlier turns and more hold.
How It Rides
Forgiving but not sluggish. The rolled bottom and soft 50/50 rails make it easy to engage and easy to recover from. At 7’6” it has real paddle power for a single fin—catches waves early and trims well through flat sections. A good entry point for surfers moving into single-fin mid-lengths.
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 |
7’6” |
| Model |
Acid 2020 |
| Series |
Acid Series |
| Shaper |
Robin Kegel (Gato Heroi) |
| Rails |
Soft 50/50 |
| Bottom |
Rolled |
| Tail |
Pin |
| Rocker |
Low, relaxed |
| Fin Setup |
Single fin box |
| Skill Level |
Intermediate |
| Origin |
Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan |
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Model Name: Acid 2020
Series: Acid Series
Length Range: 7'0"–8'0"
Fin Setup: Single fin
Skill Level: Intermediate
Best For: Easier Acid experience
Model Description: With a fuller outline, softer rails, and user-friendly design, the Acid 2020 works best with a lively upright single, or a pivot template if you want earlier turns and higher hold. The most forgiving Acid model.
Rail Type: Soft 50/50
Bottom Contour: Rolled
Tail Shape: Pin tail
Rocker Profile: Low; relaxed
Design Era: Modern
Year Introduced: 2020
Recommended Fins: C Fin; H Fin; P Fin; T Fin; Greenough 4A
Brand Buying Guide: Gato Heroi Surfboard Guide: https://pemuliswaterandpower.com/blogs/blog/all-about-gato-heroi-surfboards-an-informational-guide
Gato Heroi Fin Guide: https://pemuliswaterandpower.com/blogs/blog/gato-heroi-fin-buyer-s-guide-2024-full-profiles-board-pairings-how-to-choose-the-right-fin
Robin Kegel Profile: https://pemuliswaterandpower.com/blogs/blog/burn-before-shaping
Designer Bio: 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.
Origin: Shaped by Robin Kegel. Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan.
Availability: 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 info@pemulis.cool with any questions.
