Gato Heroi 7'9 Acid
The Details
Morocco-tested. Rail surfing at speed.
The original Acid is a rolled-bottom mid-length with fine rails that excels at rail surfing and long drawn-out turns at high speed. Tested on Moroccan points, it favors a hull-style flexy single fin in the 9”–10” range for that locked-in, down-the-line feel. This isn’t a forgiving board—it rewards surfers who commit to their rail and hold a line.
How It Rides
The rolled bottom entry transitions into a hull-like feel through the middle—there’s a directional pull that makes it want to trim, not turn. When you do engage the rail, the tapered 50/50 rails and pin tail hold cleanly. At 7’9” it has enough length to glide through flat sections while staying responsive enough for open-face carving.
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 | 7’9” |
| Model | Acid |
| Series | Acid Series |
| Shaper | Robin Kegel (Gato Heroi) |
| Rails | Tapered 50/50 |
| Bottom | Rolled entry to hull |
| Tail | Pin |
| Rocker | Moderate, continuous |
| Fin Setup | Single fin box |
| Skill Level | Intermediate–Advanced |
| Origin | Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan |
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