Media & News

To Leash, or Not to Leash?

That is the question when paddling whitewater on a SUP.

Paddling Rural Waterways in Texas

The following is a guest article from Emily Barnes, a Florida resident. Emily is a new Hala Gear Ambassador as of January, 2023. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures with us, Emily! ...

The 6 Best Whitewater Rivers in Montana

One of our Ambassadors, Chad Dokken, writes about his favorite stretches of whitewater in his home state of Montana.

Scotland: A Place Worth SUP'ing!

One of our Ambassadors, Jim Miller, writes about the beauty and challenges of whitewater SUP in his home country of Scotland.

10 Reasons You SHOULD Buy a SUP for your Family

You've scheduled the vacations, now it's time to get the toys for the trip. Here are 10 reasons why you NEED a SUP for your family.

Rado Featured on Toyota + Vail Resorts Partnership Promotion

Hala Gear is proud to announce the feature of their Rado Inflatable SUP Board in photos used to promote Toyota and Vail Resorts new partnership.

5 Safety Tips for Whitewater SUP

Before you strap up and head out to the put-in, here are some basic suggestions to keep you out of danger while paddling.

2022 Peak Gear Awards

The Fame won Elevation Outdoors' 2022 Peak Gear Award.

Wild River Paddleboarding in Canada

Earlier this summer, Paul Clark met up with Hala Gear team rider Shasta McCoy and her friend Rob to paddle the Kootenay River in British Columbia, Canada.

Is a Carbon SUP More Rigid?

The short and long answer.