9'8" Gato Heroi Californian

The Californian is Gato Heroi's hot dogging log. The outline is full with a fair amount of width in the nose and tail. The bottom contour is lightly rolled throughout the board with the reputable, knifey Gato rail foil. The deck has a nicely blended step deck that is subtle yet effective in reducing the swing weight of the log and allowing it to flex slightly more. The rocker profile is well blended with a little extra kick in the nose and tail in comparison to the other Gato Heroi models which suits it well for shredding. Test this guy out, if you fall in love with it we have a new version available here.

Join the Daydream Research Center and begin experimenting with a diverse quiver of quality surfboards. Sign up online by purchasing one of the options below. If you have questions regarding board selection, please contact us or come in and talk with us about the Research Center in person. Upon purchasing a Membership, you can email us to reserve a board for specific days or walk in and pick from whats available. Please review our Terms & Conditions for the Research Center Membership in detail before purchasing. 

The Daydream Research Center curates a selection of boards that are best suited for intermediate or higher skill level. The design attributes of these boards can be difficult for those with less surfing experience to enjoy. For surfers who are just starting out, we highly recommend learning on surfboards that are designed for beginners and are happy to help point you in the right direction to find shops that have boards available for your needs. We want to create the best experience for our members and align them with boards that complement their skill level. 

Day Pass Membership - This is a walk-in offer intended for folks that are not in the neighborhood who would like to have access to boards from the Research Center quiver that are not reserved for the day they visiting. Boards will need to be returned within 24 hours and Single Session.

Monthly Membership - Monthly Members of the Research Center are allowed up to a 3 day holding period for each board. Ongoing files will be kept to document the experimentation process, this can also be used for custom board ordering through the shapers we work with. 

Extended Membership - Members have the same benefits as Monthly Members and are allowed holding periods of 7 days.