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Atcha 711 Wins Whitewater Board of the Year

Forbes Vetted just published its list of Best Inflatable Paddle Boards of 2023, and Hala Gear was among their top picks. In fact, Forbes Vetted named our Atcha 711 as the best whitewater SUP. Read ...

Atcha 96: An Honest Review

I tested the 96 Atcha over the 2023 river season, paddling Colorado's Eagle, Gore, Crystal, Blue, and Arkansas rivers. The river rocker on the Atcha is intense, and I love it! It allows the board t...

Montenegro: Whitewater SUP Paradise

When people think about Montenegro, they often think of glaciers, mountains, stunning views, and warm, beautiful weather; but there’s more than meets the eye. Believe it or not, Montenegro is a hid...

South Padre Island: A SUPing Paradise

Hala Gear Ambassador Emily Barnes explores South Padre Island and Isla Blanca park on her SUP board. Learn about SUP surfing, fishing, and the beautiful island in our latest blog post.

Hala Goes to Mexico

As an escape from the frigid Saskatchewan winters, my wife, a few friends, and I headed to picturesque Sayulita, Mexico. And we brought our SUP Boards. Learn how to fly with your SUP and why you sh...

5 Lessons for Cold Weather Paddling

It takes a certain kind of person to want to paddle in the c. But I was desperate to get on the water last March. So I loaded up my 13-year-old son, our Hala boards, and two pups and drove to Chatf...

Things to Consider When SUPing Waterfalls

At the extreme end of the Stand Up Paddleboarding sport are those who drop waterfalls. Here are a few things to consider before running your first waterfall.

SUPing in Manatee Springs State Park

Hala Ambassador Nancy Barnes shares her experience from SUPing Manatee Springs State Park and reminds us that there is nothing like paddling over manatees while ancient cypress trees tower above you.

Paddleboarding the Yellowstone River

Stand-up Paddleboard is one of the best ways to experience the stunning Yellowstone River near Livingston Montana

Hala Gear Named Best SUP Board of the Year!

Hala Gear is honored to be Good Housekeeping's top pick for inflatable SUP boards in 2023. Learn how they chose Hala Gear, what sets us above the competition, and more.