Is the Rado or Radito better for me?

The Rado (10'10 x 35 inches) is the larger, more stable Expedition board, best for heavier paddlers or anyone who wants extra volume for multi-day gear loads and steadier tracking on open water. The Radito (10 ft x 34 inches) is shorter and more agile, better for lighter paddlers or those who want quicker turns and river responsiveness.

What fins are compatible with the Rado?

The Rado uses Hala's patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin system. Center fins: 4.5-inch StompFin for technical rivers and shallow water; or 9-inch StompFin for deeper water and stronger downriver tracking. Optional side-bite click fins: 4.5-inch Hard, Low-Pro 1.5-inch, or Pocket. All fins spring back automatically on rock contact.

What kind of paddling is the Rado designed for?

The Rado is the stable, high-volume Expedition board built to explore everywhere: Class I-III rivers, flatwater lakes, ocean bays, and multi-day river trips with gear. Its patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin handles shallow river sections, while its extra width and length give heavier paddlers the stability for longer journeys.

Complete Hala Rado inflatable paddle board kit, featuring a board with red, teal, and yellow mountain and wave design deck pad. Includes travel bag, dual-action hand pump, 4.5 gummy side-bite fins, StompBox 2.5 retractable fin system, and repair kit.

Top-down view of the Hala Rado inflatable paddle board with a red, teal, and yellow mountain and wave deck design. Includes front bungee storage and a stable shape for all water paddling.

Bottom view of the Hala Rado inflatable paddle board, featuring teal Hala and yellow Rado branding. Equipped with the Stompbox 2.5 retractable fin system and two 4.5 gummy side-bite fins.

Hala StompBox 2.5 kit installed on the Hala Rado inflatable paddleboard, featuring an automatic retractable fin system for superior performance in shallow and rocky waters.

Exploded view of the Hala StompBox 2.5 fin system, showing individual components including the purple retractable fin, spring mechanism, screws, and fin box housing.

Hala 4.5-inch green Gummy Side Bite fins, designed for added stability and control in whitewater or surf conditions.

White Hala Gear dual-action hand pump with black handles and hose, used for inflating stand-up paddleboards.

Hala travel bag in gray and blue with wheels and backpack straps, designed for easy transportation of a paddle board.

Hala Gear

Hala Rado

Name: Hala Rado
Brand: Hala Gear
SKU: HB25-RD1
Price: 1399.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$1,399.00

(4.8)

The Epic River, Expedition, and Fishing SUP. At 10'10" × 35", the Hala Rado is built for paddlers who want it all — serious whitewater capability, flatwater efficiency, multi-day expedition readiness, and the top fishing platform in the lineup. Rated for 325+ lbs of paddler and gear. Over a decade of Hala river design, backed by a 5-year warranty.

Rigging points on nose and tail carry everything from dry bags to a cooler and rod holder. The aggressive nose rocker handles Class II–III rivers with confidence; the flatter tail keeps you fast and tracking on calm water. Whether covering miles on a lake, floating a canyon, or rigging a full fishing day, the Rado transitions without compromise.

Hala's patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin stays spring-loaded at full depth — no bounce, no catching on rocks. It deflects automatically on rock contact and springs back before your next stroke, letting you reach the skinny flats and gravel bars a fixed-fin board can't access. A 9" Spring StompFin and two 4.5" gummy side-bite fins are included. Full fin lineup → Fin options and board comparisons are below.

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Features

Double-layered side walls
PVC stringer for increased rigidity
Welded seams
StompBox 2.5 retractable center fin
4.5" gummy side-bite fins
Hand pump
Rolling bag
Repair kit

StompBox Center Fin

The Hala Gear StompBox 2.5 provides excellent tracking and safety on the river. Float right over any obstacle, knowing that your fin won't hold you up. With a newly designed spring fin system, the StompBox 2.5 will retract and pop the fin back into place quicker than ever for maximum tracking performance. The StompBox can be easily removed for repair or transport.

Sidebite Click Fins

Curate your boards performance with sidebite fins. You can run your SUP with or without the included 4.5" side fins, or explore several other options of size and material!

Hala Rado

$1,399.00

Hala Rado board dimensions: 10'10 length, 35 inch width

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Game Changing Technology

StompBox

The Hala Gear Stompbox 2.5 - unmatched tracking and safety on the river. Float over any obstacle knowing that your center fin won't catch. The newly improved spring fin system springs your center fin back into place quicker than ever for maximum tracking performance. The Stompbox can be easily removed for transport, storage and repair.

Industry leading quality + construction

5-year warranty

Hala Gear offers an industry-leading 5-year warranty on every SUP. We use quality materials and a unique construction process to create top-of-the-line boards that are built to last.

Every seam is double-glued and mechanically welded to guarantee durability for decades to come. No matter how many times you roll your board, how you store it, or where you paddle, your SUP will withstand any adventure.

Attention to every detail

It's in our DNA

You'd be amazed how much of a difference centimeters will make when adjusting SUP rocker. In 2025, Hala Gear SUP is making high-performance and purpose-built boards that are better than anything we've ever put out there.

Each board excels at its intended
purpose, and each small design improvement adds up to Hala raising the bar and resetting the standard in whitewater performance and inflatable
board design.

2025 highlights

StompBox 2.5

Patented retractable fin springs back on rock contact — confident in shallow rivers and rocky approaches.

Double-Wall Construction

Glued and welded side walls engineered for multi-season durability under heavy paddler and gear loads.

PVC Stringer

Full-length stringer keeps the hull rigid for efficient tracking on long flatwater crossings and river runs.

Welded Seams

Every seam is double-glued and mechanically welded — backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty.

High-Volume Shape

10'10" × 35" hull carries heavier paddlers and full gear loads on multi-day expedition trips.

4.5" Gummy Side Fins

Included side-bite click fins for added stability and directional control on moving water.

Fin compatibility

StompBox 2.5 — Center Fins

9" Spring StompFin (Included)Ships with every StompBox 2.5 board. Springs back automatically on rock contact — no need to pull it manually. All-around river fin for Class II–IV.
9" Tracking StompFin (Optional upgrade)More downriver drive and straight-line tracking in deeper water. Best for big-volume rivers and expedition runs.
4.5" StompFin (Optional upgrade)Shallow sections, technical rocky lines, and a surfy, playful feel. Also springs back on contact.

Side-Bite Click Fins

4.5" Gummy (Included)Ships with every StompBox board. Soft compound for grip without catching on rocks.
4.5" Hard (Optional)Firmer side bite for maximum carving grip, lateral stability, and edge hold on moving water.
2" Gummy (Optional)Low-profile gummy for shallow, rocky lines where you want side hold without the snag risk.
Low-Pro 1.5" (Optional)Minimal drag profile for very shallow sections and tight rocky corridors.
Pocket (Optional)Ultra-low profile for the shallowest approaches and the most technical rocky lines.

Click fins seat and hold without tools — just push to click. Grub screws and a surf key are included and recommended: a hard strike from behind the board can trigger the click-release mechanism (that is how you remove them), so tightening the grub screws prevents accidental release in aggressive water.

Center Fin Quick Comparison

Fin	Status	Water	Best for
9" Spring StompFin	Included	Medium–deep	All-around Class II–IV river paddling
9" Tracking StompFin	Optional	Deep	Expedition runs, flatwater, big-volume rivers
4.5" StompFin	Optional	Shallow	Rock gardens, technical lines, surfy feel

Side-Bite Click Fin Quick Comparison

Fin	Status	Depth	Best for
4.5" Gummy	Included	Full (4.5")	All-around — grip without rock snag risk
4.5" Hard	Optional	Full (4.5")	Carving, surfing, maximum lateral drive
2" Gummy	Optional	Low (2")	Shallow rocky lines — side hold without snagging
Low-Pro 1.5"	Optional	Very low (1.5")	Vergy shallow, tight rocky corridors
Pocket	Optional	Ultra-low (~1")	Shallowest approaches, technical rocky lines

All side-bite fins use the same click-in box. Grub screws and surf key included with board — use them on rivers to prevent accidental release.

Hala SUP board comparison chart: Charge series Atcha 86 (8'6 x 34 inch, freestyle, more nimble) vs Atcha 96 (9'6 x 36 inch, dynamic, more stable). Expedition series Radito (10 ft x 34 inch, agile, more nimble) vs Rado (10'10 x 35 inch, steady, more stable). Cruise series Straight Up (10 ft x 33 inch, versatile, more nimble) vs Hoss (10'10 x 35 inch, stable, more stable).

Compare all Hala SUP models

Series	Board	Size	Character	Best for
Charge	Atcha 86	8'6" × 34"	Freestyle / nimble	River surfing, technical moves, lighter paddlers
Charge	Atcha 96	9'6" × 36"	Dynamic / stable	Big water, high flows, heavier paddlers
Expedition	Radito	10'0" × 34"	Agile / nimble	Rivers, lakes, lighter paddlers, responsive touring
Expedition	Rado	10'10" × 35"	Steady / stable	Multi-day trips, heavy gear loads, larger paddlers
Cruise	Straight Up	10'0" × 33"	Versatile / nimble	All-around use, flatwater, light rivers, yoga, fishing
Cruise	Hoss	10'10" × 35"	Stable / steady	Beginners, yoga, fishing, widest most stable platform

New Rado (2025/2026) is sporty!

I'm really loving what Hala did with the latest revision of the Rado. They have made this board feel more like an Atcha, but with a HUGE carrying capacity. I regularly do overnight floats on this board with my dog. I'm pushing 200lbs with vest and safety gear, my dog is 60lbs, and I bring close to 100lbs of gear/food/beer. I spend most of my time on Class II water of Colorado and can't recommend this board enough for hauling a ton of gear in moving water.

Hi Kevin! Thank you for your awesome review of the Rado. Glad it's been serving you well on your overnight floats with your dog. We really appreciate your technical breakdown of exactly what we were going for with the design of the Rado - it's excellent for hauling a ton of gear in both flatwater and whitewater. Keep on adventuring and happy paddling!

Hole in stomp box

I spent $1300 for one season primarily used on a class II river. I’ve been rocking paddleboards for 10 years on rivers and I am meticulous about caring for my gear but have a hole in the stomp box. Great when it worked but the durability is obviously highly questionable.

Hi Steve,
Really sorry to hear this, especially given your experience and how well you take care of your gear. That’s not the level of durability we expect from the stompbox or the board overall.

All of our boards are backed by a 5-year warranty, and we’d like to take a closer look and get you sorted quickly. I’ve reached out from warranty@halagear.com with instructions to file a claim. Once we have that, we’ll move fast to get you back on the river.

Best board I ever rode

Wow. What an amazing board. I just took it to the lake, and that thing move super smooth and fast. Love it. Can't wait to try it on the river.

Thanks so much for the awesome people that work there. I order the wrong board and after I did used it once, they were super helpful to get me on the right board. Thanks so much

We're stoked that you are loving your Rado! Glad we could help find the perfect board for you.