Hala Gear

09/25/2026

The boas Colleen King and Sam Sam Garthwaite at a true gem in the Canadian Rockies. One of the best things about paddle boarding is the ability to escape the crowds.

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Do you know where this is?
There are many reasons we paddle board. One of the most exciting is to explore a new place while leaving the crowds behind.

09/22/2026

First day of Autumn, y’all. There is still a lot of summer still in some places. And lots of opportunity for new adventure. Hala!

09/18/2026

Since 2011, Hala has been helping define what paddleboarding can be.

Not just making inflatable boards, but rethinking what an inflatable board is capable of.

The Hala StompBox™ retractable fin system was a first of its kind, giving SUP paddlers the ability to change the board’s relationship with the water in an instant.

Hinged fins and skegs existed before but the StompBox brought the concept into a purpose-built system designed for running rivers.

And we didn’t stop there.

Since 2020, we’ve been using welded seams instead of glued seams, creating stronger, more durable construction , and backing it with a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Our boards continue to evolve because river paddling continues to evolve.

Every design is an opportunity to help paddlers improve, experiment, explore, and push the boundaries of what’s possible on an inflatable SUP.

And where we’re from matters.

Steamboat Springs, Colorado.

The rivers and mountains around us influence how we design, where we test, and how we play. Our boards are built in a place where getting outside isn’t an occasional activity, it’s part of the culture.

Because to us, an inflatable paddleboard isn’t just a piece of gear.

It’s a platform for progression.
For exploration.
For getting out there and seeing what happens.

It’s more than a paddleboard.

It’s a Hala.

09/15/2026

Can you actually run the Gauley River… on a paddle board?

Yes, but you need to come prepared.

Here are the five things you need for river paddleboarding on the lower Gauley River in West Virginia.

Though some intrepid paddleboarders have attempted the upper, the lower is excellent for advanced river paddleboarders.

One. Friends who can show you the lines and have your back.

Two. A river-specific paddle board like the Hala Atcha.

Three. A profound willingness to tackle big water on the board.

Four. The ability and comfort for swimming in big water.

The rapids are rated Class IV with significant Class IV consequences.

Five. Accept the adventure. The Gauley is a real river and the West Virginia mountain roads are part of the ride.

That’s how you run the Gauley. Hala!

09/08/2026

Last Day of the Hala Labor Day Sale!
Save $200 off boards. 50% off paddle bundles. 20% off accessories, apparel, and other paddles.
Limited to US inventory only.
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09/06/2026

Enjoy the last days of Summer with Hala’s Labor Day Sale.
This is the biggest sale of the season.
$200 off Hala boards.
50% of paddle bundles (with purchase of a Hala SUP).
20% off accessories, apparel, and paddles.
NOTE, this sale is based on US inventory only.

09/05/2026

Paddling this weekend?
Here are a couple of tips to travel with your boards safe strapped to the car rack.

* Tip #1: don’t throw the metal end of the cam-stap across the boards unless you want to damage the car or break a window. Throw the nylon end. Slide under the cross bar, and toss back to the metal side.

* Tip #2: make sure there is at least one twist on each side of the strap. Why? Because a twist reduces that annoying vibration you hear at highway speeds without the twist. The sound is distracting, and you can cause wear marks in the board.

Tip #3: clean the ends of the stapes to prevent the straps from loosening during the drive or flapping in the wind. Simply wrapping the ends around the straps is good enough. If the ends are long, wrap them into a daisy chain.

Bonus tip: put a small stick in the StompBox to prevent the fin from scratching the car.

Finally, it’s Labor Day Weekend! All Hala boards are $200 off!!