Media & News

48 States in 100 Days: Geoffrey Braught Embarks on the Ultimate Summer Road Trip

Can two dudes travel across America in 100 days and meet their goal of paddleboarding in every continental state?

Gear Up for SUP

"Stability is your friend in the aerated water of the rio. Inflatables will handle the most abuse."

2016 Hala Gear Guide

SUP the Mag's guide to Hala's 2016 lineup.

SUP in Japan

"Get to Toyko. Get a van. Explore. That was the extent of a plan a group of American paddlers had departing for one month of stand up paddleboarding."

The Wish List: Hala Atcha 86

"The Atcha 86 is for larger riders looking for a sportier whitewater board, and smaller riders looking to stomp whitewater."

Review: 2016 Hoss

"A great board for all kinds of skill levels."

The Steamboat Incub(o)ater

"The very snow Peter Hall skied on in the winter became the basis for a business that, since opening in 2011, has doubled annually."

Paddleboarding the Pacific Northwest in a Drought

"Despite the record low snowpack and drought that the Pacific Northwest was facing this summer, the paddling in the region was remarkable."

Water of Life: Exploring SUP in Scotland

SUP the Mag explores Scotland on a Hala Atcha.

Sport-Specific SUPs

"As whitewater SUP continues to evolve, people are looking for more agile shapes."

Locals Bag First Elk SUP Descent

"The Elk River has been kayaked and rafted for decades, but a group of local adventurers stand-up paddleboarded it for the first time ever."

Local Paddleboarder Shows Off Skills at Yampa River Fest

"In only its second year, the stand-up paddleboarders started Saturday’s competition with a timed sprint around the island on the Yampa River="

Summer Buyer’s Guide

"Get creative on the water with an upwind workout, or take the dog for a mellow session."

Review: 2015 Hala Atcha

"The high quality PVC combined with the burliest drop stitch on the market is obviously made by river folk for river folk."

2015 Hala Gear Guide

SUP the Mag's guide to Hala's 2015 lineup.

Welcome to the Future

"A paradigm shift is taking place in water sports. Ocean boarders are heading inland to rivers, and white water is becoming a destination for SUP."

Review: Hala Peño

"I was thoroughly impressed with the little Hala Peño...from the moment I took it out of the bag until...I finished paddling."

Hala Gear in Steamboat Springs Continues Riding a Big Wave

"In 3 years, Hala Gear has evolved from a modest garage operation into a growing fixture of Steamboat Springs’ elite group of outdoor manufacturers."

A Buyer’s Guide from the OR Summer Market

"Hala is unique in their diverse line of shapes and sizes."