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Take Your Stand Up Paddleboarding to the Next Level

"Mastered the out-and-back lake trip? Time to try a one-way journey."

Review: 2018 Hala Atcha 96

"The Hala Atcha 96 is absolutely top class thanks to the patented StompBox."

Best in Show

The most innovative and noteworthy outdoor gear at Outdoor Retailer 2019.

Water World

"Inflatable SUPs aren't just for the river anymore; consumers are increasingly using them for touring."

The Voice 50

"Built with whitewater and adventure in mind, this inflatable SUP is the big daddy of overnight expeditions."

Review: Carbon Straight Up

"This was hands down our favorite board. We were impressed by its high performance and versatility across the board."

Gear Review: Hala Rado

"The Hala Rado is a great river board for downriver or whitewater, it’s designed with the bigger paddler in mind."

3 Colorado SUP Companies Making Waves in the Inflatable Paddle Board World

"Hala SUPs are well-known for their eye-catching designs and bombproof build quality."

Review: Milligram

"The board's built in rocker and superb construction - aiding rigidity - allows it to turn properly. Nearly as good as a hard SUP!"

Review: 2019 Atcha 96

"Getting into the small eddies was smooth and with the wide base made surfing the eddies playful."

Hala Gear Rolls Out 2019 Inflatable SUP Lineup

"Other highlights from the 2019 lineup include a new center keel fin for enhanced tracking and added lateral stability on the Carbon Nass-T."

Hala Gear 2019 SUP Preview

"The inflatable SUP market is still gaining momentum both in the US and across the globe."

Biggest River Surfing Season Ever

“Our river board demand is up heavily,” says Hala Founder Peter Hall.

The Best Inflatable SUP Boards of 2019

"It is truly exceptional in that it combines excellent stability with top-notch maneuverability."

The 7 Best Inflatable SUPs for Summer 2019

"For starters, the slow rocker design can flirt all day with waves and let you punch pockets."

NoliFest Celebrates Paddling in Erwin, TN

"The festival is the largest on the Nolichucky."

SUP 2019 Guide

"Hala Gear incorporates the most leading technology into their inflatable SUPs."

Review: 2018 Radito

"The Radito is perfect for running rivers. The board is wide, making it very stable, and rugged, which are necessities for paddling down the river."

The Mental Tricks of SUP Adventurer

"Forget functional fitness. If you want to run whitewater on a SUP, you need focused fitness."

Hala Gear Opens Warehouse in Auckland, NZ

"Hala expanded into the New Zealand market due to steady growth in North America and the rising popularity of SUP around the world."