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"The crew at Hala Gear always has some new innovation cooking."

"The sensation of whitewater surfing is something like flying across the surface of the water, even though you’re barely moving."

"Capable of expedition paddling or simple out for a day trip, the Radito is one of the most versatile whitewater SUPs on the market."

"Father-and-son locals Terry and Lance Ostrom found themselves on an eight-day paddle in February through a remote archipelago."

"Though Hala came to popularity with whitewater SUP athletes, they are now moving into the ocean surfing territory."

"Hala Gear was giving retailers a chance to take new iterations of the Peno and Playita SUPs onto the water."

"If you are looking for a paddleboard that can do a little bit of everything, the Hala Straight Up is the answer to it all."

The Hala Gram won Elevation Outdoor's 2018 Summer Peak Award.

"I wasn't trying to start a business; I just wanted a new way to run the river"