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Gato Heroi

Killer

9'0"–9'8" lengthSingle finHand-shaped · Gato Heroi
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$1,710
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Drop-knee turns; steep wavesAdvanced
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The Board

Speed shape for drop-knee turns and steep waves.

The Killer’s sharp rails, parallel outline, and square tail produce speed and trim, favoring deep drop-knee turns and old-school lines. Pair with a 9¼”–10” upright single fin for classic speed and crisp tail release. This is a specialty shape—it does one thing and does it well.

How It Rides

Fast and direct. The flat rocker and sharp knifey rails generate speed from the first pump and hold it through long sections. The square tail gives clean release for pivot turns—drop a knee, weight the tail, and the board snaps around. The parallel outline keeps the rails engaged through the whole turn. Not a board for mushy waves or casual cruising—the Killer wants steep faces and committed surfing.

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.

Board Details

Shape

Tail Shape
Square tail
Rail Type
Sharp/Knifey
Bottom Contour
Flat to vee
Rocker Profile
Flat

Setup

Fin Setup
Single fin
Design Era
Classic
Year Introduced
Approx. 2009

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

K Fin; C Fin; Greenough 4A; Speed Fin