Gato Heroi 9'8 Killer
The Details
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.
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 | 9’8” |
| Model | Killer |
| Series | Specialty |
| Shaper | Robin Kegel (Gato Heroi) |
| Rails | Sharp, knifey |
| Bottom | Flat to vee |
| Tail | Square |
| Rocker | Flat |
| Fin Setup | Single fin box |
| Skill Level | Advanced |
| Origin | Produced in Australia, Europe, and Japan |
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