...[the] new 11-foot, 3-inch long, 37-inch-wide Hala Fame [is] a big platform board for hauling people and/or gear. Fifteen reinforced D-rings allow the Fame to serve as a gear rig, plus two handles up front help accommodate an extra rider. Despite its size, an advanced rocked profile helps it retain control. Made with six-inch-thick drop-stitch construction and weighing just 37 pounds, the board is positioned by the brand as a good choice for overnighters, fishermen, those with lots of gear, the whitewater outfitter, or adaptive paddler.

—Sports Insight