River SUP Boards
Hala was born on the river. Not river-capable as a feature bullet, but designed from the ground up for moving water since 2011, longer than any other brand has been in the sport. Every board in the Hala lineup carries that river DNA, from the wide and stable Hoss that handles a calm morning float to the Atcha that charges Class II-IV rapids and surfs features that most paddlers paddle straight past.
Whatever kind of river day you are planning, there is a Hala board built for it.
The Mellow River: Flatwater, Class I-II, Fishing, First Paddles
Not every river day involves rapids. Some of the best ones are long, calm floats: a scenic stretch of moving water, a quiet canyon section, or an afternoon drifting with a rod in the water. The Hoss and Straight Up are built for days like that, and they are more river-capable than they look. Swap to a shorter gummy fin and both boards handle Class I-III moving water with ease. The Hoss is also Hala's top recommendation for SUP fishing on calmer water: wide platform, ample tie-down points, easy to rig with a rod holder and a cooler. A board that fits into every day on the water and grows with your skills.
Hala Hoss | $999 | 10'10" x 35" | Up to 325 lbs
Hala's widest, most stable platform. River-inspired rocker, tapered edges, and a design that actually plays: pop the nose, spin on the tail, take it out on swell. Rated for flatwater through Class III with a fin swap. The go-to for beginners, group paddles, SUP fishing, and anyone who wants a single board that does everything. Ships complete with the LeverLock adjustable travel paddle, high-pressure pump, padded board bag, leash, and repair kit.
Hala Straight Up | $999 | 10' x 33" | Up to 325 lbs
Sportier and quicker than the Hoss, with the same all-water capability. A long, gradual rocker profile glides on flatwater and handles intermediate rapids with a fin swap. A natural fit for smaller paddlers, and equally loved by larger paddlers who want a nimbler, more responsive feel without giving up versatility. Ships complete with the LeverLock paddle, pump, bag, and repair kit.
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The River Expedition and Fishing: Class II-III, Multi-Day Floats, Remote Water
The Rado and Radito are built for paddlers who want to go further. More volume, more rocker, and the patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin system that stays spring-loaded at full depth on rocks and gravel bars where fixed-fin boards stop dead. Both boards move between river and lake without giving anything up: the same board that runs a canyon in the morning will cover flatwater miles the same afternoon. The Rado is Hala's top pick for SUP fishing, with expedition-ready rigging points front and rear and the platform to rig a full cooler and rod holder setup. Both love a long lake day just as much as a river run.
Hala Rado | $1,399 | 10'10" x 35" | Up to 325 lbs
The most versatile board in the Hala lineup. Aggressive nose rocker handles Class II-III rivers confidently; expedition rigging points on nose and tail carry dry bags, a cooler, a rod holder, or a full week of gear. Hala's top pick for SUP fishing. At home on high-country lakes and technical river sections alike. Includes the StompBox 2.5 retractable fin system, 9" Spring StompFin, two 4.5" gummy side-bite fins, backpack bag, and repair kit.
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Hala Radito | $1,399 | 10' x 34" | Up to 325 lbs
Everything the Rado is, scaled into a quicker, more nimble package. The same river-to-lake versatility and expedition capability, with faster handling and a tighter turning radius. Ideal for smaller paddlers or anyone who wants precise control on technical Class II-III water without giving up the go-anywhere character.
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Technical Whitewater: Class II-IV, River Surfing, High Performance
The Atcha series is where Hala's river obsession is most obvious. More than 50 prototypes and years of river testing produced the original Atcha shape, a 9'6" x 36" inflatable whose dimensions became the template the entire whitewater SUP industry eventually adopted. Independent reviewers now call the Atcha 96 "quite possibly the pinnacle of design for intense whitewater paddling" (Inflatable Boarder, 2025).
Charge Series boards run Class II-IV, but they are not single-use. Both the Atcha 96 and Atcha 86 are equally at home on a calm lake or flatwater stretch. The same rocker geometry that gives you agility on a river wave delivers a smooth, responsive ride anywhere on water. Bring them out for a flat morning paddle and they will keep up with anything. The Atcha 96 is also a solid fishing platform: wider than the 86, stable enough for casting, and the StompBox 2.5 lets you push into the shallows where the fish actually hold.
Hala Atcha 96 | $1,399 | 9'6" x 36" | Up to 325 lbs
The benchmark inflatable whitewater SUP. Built for Class II-IV, the most versatile board in the Charge Series, and the entry point for paddlers moving from flatwater to technical whitewater. Refined rocker climbs wave trains; the StompBox 2.5 retractable fin stays fully deployed, deflects on rock contact, and springs back before your next stroke. Ships with the StompBox 2.5 system and two 4.5" gummy side-bite fins.
Hala Atcha 86 | $1,399 | 8'6" x 34" | Up to 250 lbs
Shorter, lower-volume, and built for paddlers who want to surf every feature and throw technical moves on Class II-IV. Responds faster and carves harder than the 96. Built to reward skill and technique. Once you are ready for it, there is nothing else like it.
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Which River Board is Right for You?
Mellow floats, first time on moving water, family paddles, or SUP fishing on calm water: start with the Cruise Series. River expeditions, multi-day trips, fishing in technical water, or Class II-III: the Adventure Series. Class II-IV, technical lines, river surfing, or pushing your limits: the Charge Series.
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Why Choose Hala?
At Hala Gear, we obsess over every design detail — from our glued-and-welded board construction to our patented Stompbox retractable fin system. You're not just buying a paddle board; you're investing in a decade of whitewater and paddle sports innovation. Every board ships with a 5-year warranty and the full support of a team who actually paddles.
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