Playboy

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

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$1,590

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High-speed rail surfing; dynamic turnsAdvanced

The Board

Hot Generation tribute. Rockets off the tail.

The Playboy is a high-speed, Hot Generation tribute with the wide point set back and pinched knifey rails that offer considerable sensitivity. Strong tail vee enables smooth transition from nose work to tail-driven turns. Requires commitment but rewards it with rocket-like speed off the bottom. Pair with a 9½”–10¼” upright fin.

How It Rides

This is not an easy board. The knifey 50/50 rails and set-back wide point demand that you stay in the pocket and commit to your turns. When you do, the Playboy delivers—it generates speed that most longboards can’t match and channels it into deep, driving turns off the tail. The flat rocker with tail kick holds speed through flat sections and releases cleanly when you pivot. At 9’9” it has more paddle power and glide than the 9’7”. Built for surfers who want their longboard to perform, not just cruise.

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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.