The Hala Board Giveaway · No purchase necessary
Win the Hala Board of Your Choice
One winner picks any of eight Hala boards, from the stable Hoss to the limited-edition Atcha-R, and gets a Rival Carbon paddle and a quick-release leash with it. Every one is designed in Steamboat Springs and backed by our 5-year manufacturing warranty.
Entries close Thursday, November 19
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The Hala Board Giveaway
Eight Boards. One Is Yours.
From the stable Hoss to the river-surfing Atcha 86 and the limited-edition Atcha-R, every board in the draw is designed and tested on moving water. Watch, pick your favorite, and enter to play for it.
The prize
Board, Paddle and Leash
The winner picks any of the eight boards below and gets a Rival Carbon 3-Piece paddle and a Quick-Release Convertible leash with it.
Your board
$1,399
Rival Carbon paddle
$219
Quick-release leash
$79
A $1,697 value
$1,297 with the Straight Up or Hoss ($999 board). All at list price.
The prize · Eight boards, each with a paddle and leash
Which One Would You Choose?
Pick a board to see why paddlers choose it and what owners say. Then play for it: your pick goes on your entry, and you can change it anytime before entries close.
Why you'd want to win the
Straight Up
Sportier than the Hoss, still ready for anything.
- Flatwater to ocean and everything between, with a smaller-paddler fit
- Universal US Air 7 fin box in solid polycarbonate with stainless hardware
- Ships with a LeverLock travel paddle, hand pump, fin, rolling backpack and repair kit
- 10' x 33" x 6"
What Straight Up owners say
Read all 16 reviewsMy new board is awesome! So smooth and easy to maneuver. I love the ease of unpacking and packing back up. It has been great for bringing along on our camping trips and not taking up much room. Highly recommend.
Tracie M.· Verified buyerBoard is easy to inflate. Very stable in Lake conditions. Lots of fun for this senior citizen and his grandchildren.
Richard W.· Verified buyera lot lighter than I thought it would be so very manageable for a small old gal like me.
Kathryn B.· Verified buyer
Why you'd want to win the
Hoss
The stable counterpart to the Straight Up.
- Flatwater to ocean and everything between, with room to settle in
- Universal US Air 7 fin box in solid polycarbonate with stainless hardware
- Ships with a LeverLock travel paddle, hand pump, fin, rolling backpack and repair kit
- 10'10" x 35" x 6"
What Hoss owners say
Read all 17 reviewsStable, sturdy, thoughtful touches. There are lots of cheaper options out there, but you will appreciate the details here.
TJ T.· Verified buyerWe love our new paddle boards. They are easy to paddle for us with our seats! They are super stable too. Thanks Hala for such great quality.
ron g.· Verified buyerSuch a great upgrade in quality, sturdiness, and performance. Highly recommend.
Kirk D.
Why you'd want to win the
Rado
The stable counterpart to the Radito, built to carry a load.
- Rivers, multi-day trips and everything in between
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, rolling backpack and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 10'10" x 35" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
What Rado owners say
Read all 42 reviewsSturdy, durable, high quality board that performs well in flat or moving water. A high performing board in whitewater and ocean surf. Love the Stomp box 2.0!
Carol N.· Verified buyerAn amazingly stable board absolutely perfect for anyone wanting to begin sup boarding, go on expeditions or just have a stable board for their paddling!
jim M.· Verified buyerThey 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.
Kevin Rowe· Verified buyer
Why you'd want to win the
Radito
More responsive than the Rado. Level up as your skills grow.
- Rivers and expeditions, with a smaller-paddler fit
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, rolling backpack and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 10' x 34" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
What Radito owners say
Read all 26 reviewsYesterday it was lake day with my pup and tomorrow will be SUP yoga and hopefully a river day. With the long pad, great stability and retractable fin it's ready for all kinds of adventures!
Rachel A.I love my Radito for its versatility. Is it the best surf SUP? No. Is it the best flat water SUP? No. But it surprisingly good at both while crushing down river.
Miles D.My pup and I have been enjoying exploring our local lakes while the rivers a low. Im stoked to get on the local rivers this summer with my Radito! Such a stable, sturdy board for the two of us!
Brandon N.
Why you'd want to win the
Atcha 96
“Quite possibly the pinnacle of design for intense whitewater paddling.” Inflatable Boarder, 2025
- Class II-IV whitewater, with the stability of the larger Atcha
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, rolling backpack and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 9'6" x 36" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
What Atcha 96 owners say
Read all 52 reviewsWe love this board so much that we have 2! We use it on the river and for a lazy float on the lake. The stomp box is great when the river is shallow and eases initial set up. We love the look of it too!
Tim M.· Verified buyerTop quality whitewater paddleboard! Stoked to have a new Atcha with the Stompbox 2.0 that makes this board fast in the flats and better tracking.
JACK N.· Verified buyerThis is my GF’s board and we were just out on some flatter water but she really enjoy the stability of it compared to the 8’6. It tracked well, paddled easily and we can’t wait to try it on something spicier.
James W.· Verified buyer
Why you'd want to win the
Atcha 86
Paddling Magazine: Best Whitewater SUP 2026.
- Class II-IV whitewater and river surfing
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, rolling backpack and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 8'6" x 34" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
What Atcha 86 owners say
Read all 33 reviewsLovin' my new Atcha 86! She's a beauty, sporty, catches eddies like a dream! Once I got the hang of it, she was stable in wave trains! I'm not sure I could ask for anything more!!
Marty A.· Verified buyerA great playful board for adults and it works awesome for getting kids into whitewater sup as well!
Jim M.· Verified buyerWhether your paddling the Buffalo or the Cossatot, this a great versatile board!
Shane T.· Verified buyer
Why you'd want to win the
Atcha 96-R
The Atcha 96 with a wider tail, developed with Kazunori “Rama” Hirama.
- Tail 12 cm (4.7") wider than the Atcha 96, for stability and freestyle moves
- Full-length deck pad with raised stomp pads at the nose and tail
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, carry bag and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 9'6" x 36" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
Limited edition and new for 2026, so owner reviews are still to come. An Atcha-R prize ships with the first stock on March 15, 2027.
Why you'd want to win the
Atcha 86-R
The Atcha 86 with a wider tail, developed with Kazunori “Rama” Hirama.
- Tail 12 cm (4.7") wider than the Atcha 86, for stability and freestyle moves
- Full-length deck pad with raised stomp pads at the nose and tail
- Patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin retracts on impact and springs back
- Ships with hand pump, fins, carry bag and repair kit; paddle sold separately
- 8'6" x 34" x 6"
Patented StompBox 2.5Hit a rock and the fin retracts into the board, then springs back down before your next stroke.
Limited edition and new for 2026, so owner reviews are still to come. An Atcha-R prize ships with the first stock on March 15, 2027.
Patented StompBox 2.5 · US Patent 10,046,836
The Fin That Retracts on Impact
Fixed fins catch rocks, stop the board dead and snap. Hala's StompBox 2.5 fin retracts into the board the moment it hits something, then springs back down before your next stroke, so you keep moving through shallow riffles and rock gardens.
It comes on six of the eight boards in the draw: the Rado, Radito, Atcha 96, Atcha 86, Atcha 96-R and Atcha 86-R.
Why people spend more on a Hala
What You're Really Paying For
Most inflatables look alike in a photo. The difference is in how they're built, and it shows after the third season, not the first afternoon.
5-Year Manufacturing Warranty on Every Hala Board. Since 2011, we've been perfecting our processes and holding ourselves to the highest standards. We build boards to last, and we stand behind every one.
Steamboat Springs, Colorado · Since 2011
15 Years of River-Born Innovation. Built for Every Water.
In 2011, the SUP industry was focused on flatwater. Hala took a different approach, engineering boards tough enough for whitewater, with the versatility to perform wherever the water takes you.
Reviews from real paddlers
Owners Don't Hold Back
Average ratings on halagear.com, and a few of the reviews behind them.
“Quite possibly the pinnacle of design for intense whitewater paddling.”Inflatable Boarder, 2025 · Atcha 96
“Riding the Hala Atcha 86 is like dropping into the river on a skateboard.”Paddling Magazine · Atcha 86
It is stable and reliable. The newly designed 9 6 is extremely maneuverable, surfs even better than the old style and punches through waves seamlessly. A must have board!
Claire D · Atcha 96 · Verified buyerThey 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.
Kevin Rowe · Rado · Verified buyerFrom paddling out in calm waters to catching some fun waves, this board handled everything I threw at it.
Eli Gerstein · Straight Up · Verified buyerIt is extremely maneuverable, super fun catching eddies and great for surfing. The quality of this board is worth every penny and the stomp box technology makes padding shallow rivers care-free.
Claire D · Atcha 86 · Verified buyerStable, sturdy, thoughtful touches. There are lots of cheaper options out there, but you will appreciate the details here.
TJ T. · Hoss · Verified buyerIt is super fun to paddle in all levels of whitewater. It tracks well and keeps its speed up yet is still quite stable.
Chris M · RaditoI love the new shape of the Atcha 9'6". Just returned from my first downriver trip on the Kootenay in BC, Canada. It performed beautifully.
Trish Rasmussen · Atcha 96What a great board . I'm not expert , but it feels so stable and very maneuverable , can't wait to progress on to moving water .
Timothy Halstead · Hoss · Verified buyerEvery owner review is verbatim from verified Hala Gear reviews on halagear.com.
Legal residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) who have reached the age of majority where they live when they enter. Hala Gear employees, its agencies and their immediate families or households can't enter. A Canadian winner must correctly answer a skill-testing question.
No. No purchase is necessary, and a purchase does not improve your chances of winning.
Up to three. Your email is one entry, adding your mobile number is a second, and adding your Instagram handle is a third. One person, one email address.
Yes. Enter again on this page with the same email and pick a different board, anytime before entries close on Thursday, November 19 at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time. You still count as one person, with up to three entries.
One Hala board of your choice from the Straight Up, Hoss, Rado, Radito, Atcha 96, Atcha 86, Atcha 96-R and Atcha 86-R, plus a Rival Carbon 3-Piece SUP Paddle and a Quick-Release Convertible SUP Leash, subject to availability. That is up to $1,697 at list price. The Atcha-R boards are a limited edition that ships with the first stock on March 15, 2027. Retail values are listed in the official rules.
One winner is drawn at random from all eligible entries on Thursday, November 19, after entries close at 9:00 a.m. Mountain Time, and notified by email. The winner has 48 hours to reply.
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