Shapes + Tails
At Hala Gear, we're serious about shaping inflatables that perform. We offer a wide variety of SUP Shapes and SUP tails, so you can choose the best paddleboard that works for you.
All-Water Shape
Straight Up, Hoss, Carbon Hoss, Carbon Straight Up, Asana
The outline of this board gives you the stability to feel confident on any water and is sleek for speed and efficiency.
All-Water Shapes
Dynamic Shape
Rado, Radito
An all-around outline pairs with a step-down swallow tail and our River Rocker profile for stability on heavy weighted expeditions, yet responsiveness and maneuverability when you need it.
dynamic shapes
Category Defining Outline
Atcha 711, Atcha 86, Atcha 96
This shape tapers from the nose to
the wide point, allowing for reduced leverage on the front of your board. Smaller shoulders create more directional control and prevent you from pearling. And the swallow tail allows for agility and balanced sink and rise.
Precise Balance Point
Atcha 86, Atcha 96
The widest point, near the back, meets the rocker’s natural balance point for an exact center of control. It makes the board extremely responsive and allows you to surf the tail with one quick, easy step back.
Atcha 711, 86 and 96Tail Descriptions
Square Tail A squared off, blunt tail provides quick release and rail-to-rail
response while adding secondary stability for slower maneuvers.
Round Tail Provides increased glide, speed, and maneuverability for a more playful experience on the water.
Swallow Tail Gives you two balance points in the tail, instead of one, so the board resists tipping
and gives a bit more bite to your turns while surfing from the back. Also bails water symmetrically and quickly when paddling whitewater.
Fish Tail An exaggerated swallow tail, this shape provides similar stability when standing still and a
bit more bite on the face of the wave while still allowing for quick
release and pivoting maneuverability.
