I have been a Hala athlete since 2015, and I wanted to share my enthusiasm for the new board design.
While my previous Hala Atcha featured extra rocker that performed perfectly in heavy whitewater, this new design’s more pointed nose is even better for slicing through large waves. It provides an ideal balance of stability, durability, and responsiveness. I have been sharing the board with fellow paddlers, and everyone who has tested it has gone on to purchase one for themselves.
With winter snow accumulation in Colorado at record lows, the Stompbox will be essential for extending the upcoming season. This patented system allows the board to navigate very shallow water effectively, making it an exceptional tool for the conditions ahead.

The stomp box on the Hala boards are an an amazing pice of kit for shallow technical rivers and has given me lots of confidence and avoided a lot of superman moments.
The fin box can be easily removed that has worked well when packing the board for flying and the components are easy to replace if they break.

The Stopbox 2.5 is one of those things I did not think I need as a paddler but I can tell you now I wouldn't trade it for anything. This unique finbox allows for a longer fin without the worry of catching it on a rock. The longer fin allows the board more traction and stability while providing superior tracking. Paddling without one is like taking a honda civic through the gnarlist 4x4 track imaginable.

Can’t argue with the results, it just makes so much sense for shallow UK rivers m. Gives the confidence to the paddler

The stompbox feature is one of the main reason I chose Hala boards when I run whitewater. I love paddling shallow technical rivers and the stompbox provides me with the confidence to shred and play my heart out without fear of the SUP fin hitting rocks. The system has gone through a few redesigns since its inception and is now better than ever. I highly recommend this product!

I love this board! It is super fun to paddle in all levels of whitewater. It tracks well and keeps its speed up yet is still quite stable. Probably not the best river surfer unless you can find a nice long wave but that's not what it is designed for. I load my dog, daughter, and food for all of us this for lazy Class 2 floats and also paddle Class 4 on it.

Why have a Ferrari without a steering wheel? Performance is a partly a result of trust in your gear performing and the stomp box gives me the confidence to drive through big pushy water or shallow tricky water without worrying about getting shot off the front. You also don't need to worry about losing fins or breaking fin box on those manky rivers.

This fits and looks good. I’ve had a couple friends who’ve asked for it!

Riding in Alaska we are on a lot of creeks and glacier streams. Without the stomp box, we would be unable to ride this water or be spinning around like tops.
It also comes in handy surfing in the ocean! Feeling confident your fin won’t cut someone!!
I haven’t seen any rust or issues riding with it in salt water!

This stomp box is made with extremely high-quality materials and makes paddling shallow rivers, easy peasy. I never have to worry when paddling over a shallow rock that I will go flying off my board. 10/10 Recommend

I have used the hala boarda in acotland, montenegro, spain, England, America etc for the last 5ish years now and truly the stompbox is a game changer. To have thw retractable fin means I dont need to worry about hitting rocks but I still have all the benefits of tracking and stability from the fin system.
It is easy to turn the spring around every now and then to maintain springiness if thats a word...
The only advice is dont paddle it backwards in shallows as the stompbox doesn't take a backwards hit so try not to get spun around in the shallow sections too much.

The Radito has been a great board to paddle out in Nepal, on the high-volume and technical rivers. The Radito combines long board speed, getting me where I need to be on the rapid. With edge and rocker control to make those quick line changes mid-rapid when it counts.

Can't wait to continue to paddle this board in Scotland, it has definitely become one of my favourite boards to paddle.

As far as boards for big whitewater adventures go, the Hala Radito is the golden ticket. Its 10' length lets you hold speed as you drive across the river hunting for the perfect line, while the generous nose rocker not only punches through holes and glides over boils, but also gives you the ability to carve confidently into complex eddies. It’s a board that rewards commitment, keeps momentum, and feels built for the dynamic chaos of real river environments

Some say a paddleboard is just a board. Those people are wrong. Tha Hala Straight Up is a partner, a therapist, a friend. This is the first board that has truly understood me. I yell, I flail, I panic… and it stays steady, calm, and reassuring.

If you need to bust through rapids, there’s no rapid the Atcha can’t bust through. It’s a master rapid buster. Wam, bam, thank you Hala! Five stars.

Super comfy- great fit- best color!

Wow. What an amazing board. I just took it to the lake, and that thing move super smooth and fast. Love it. Can't wait to try it on the river.

Thanks so much for the awesome people that work there. I order the wrong board and after I did used it once, they were super helpful to get me on the right board. Thanks so much

Most SYP's ship with an open water fin. This one works great for river touring where there are shallows to contend with. Adds adequate directional stability for paddling, because a SUP with no fin is essentially unusable!

I initially borrowed a board from my neighbors, who happened to have a Hala board. After paddling on that, I knew I wanted one just like it. It is an amazing board! So easy to maneuver and stand on! Was shipped and received so quickly! 100% satisfied in all aspects!

I upgraded both my Atcha and Rado. Great upgrade! We love you guys. Cheers 🍻

Heavy, calling it 3 piece is a stretch as the adjustable handle is the 3rd piece.

Added the new stompbox booster kit to my Atcha and Rado, great upgrade. Communication and service is excellent. Thank you, Hala.

What a great board . I'm not expert , but it feels so stable and very maneuverable , can't wait to progress on to moving water .

This board brings a new dynamic to whitewater! One of the hardest decisions I have to make before heading to the river is "which board shall I ride today?" This is a mix between the old 8'6 and 9'6 with playful maneuvering and rapid crushing fun!

The new design of the atcha 8 6 is amazing. It 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. Nice work Hala!