Playboy

9'2"–10'0" lengthSingle finHand-shaped · Gato Heroi

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$1,590

High-speed rail surfing; dynamic turnsAdvanced

The Board

The Playboy is a high-speed, Hot Generation tribute stick with the wide point set back and pinched rails that offer considerable sensitivity. Strong tail vee enables smooth transition from nose work to rocket-like turns off the tail. Best suited to assertive, dynamic loggers, it shines with raked flex fins (like a Greenough 4A) or upright pivots in 9¼"–10" for drive and tip control.

Board Details

Shape

Tail Shape

Square tail

Rail Type

Pinched; knifey

Bottom Contour

Hipped vee to roll

Rocker Profile

Flat; tail kick

Setup

Fin Setup

Single fin

Design Era

Transition Era

Year Introduced

Approx. 2007

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.