Gato Heroi Roach Video

Andy and Kai surf the Gato Heroi Roach at their local Australian beach break! Robin released this version of the Roach on his 2024 trip to OZ. There is slightly more area all round, particularly in the tail allowing it to turn on a dime. This Roach model is also flatter, faster, and incredibly refined behind the fin, providing great control and stability in hollow waves.

Referencing the MP Kirra stubbie outline, Robin designed the Roach to surf, and feel, the way that board looked under MP's feet.

Robin wanted a travel board that was flat enough to be fast and work in average waves, but would have enough foam to paddle into bigger waves, and hold in if it got hollow.

RK is about 6'2 and 80-85 Kgs and has been surfing his new Roach at 6'4 x 21 5/16 x 3 1/8. The Aussies are surfing theirs a little thinner at 3' thick. The new roach has been impressive in a range of conditions — from open faced pointbreaks to punchy beach breaks. The board turns tight and it's super fast and really agile in those waves. This is an incredibly fun board.