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How to Pick your SUP Paddle

Find the right paddle for your SUP style.

What's SUP with Hala Gear Gift Cards

Information about Hala Gear Gift Cards.

Pre-Order Your Hala Gear SUP

All the info you need to pre-order your Hala SUP.

Paddle Boarding Gifts for Perfectly Practical Paddlers

Do you have a SUP enthusiast in your life that you’d like to buy a gift for? You’re in luck!

Sunday Sandbars

Maria Schultz explains how Sunday SUP paddles with her dogs help her mental health.

SUPing with Small Children

Stand up paddle boarding is an easy activity to do with your young one on the water.

Hala Gear 2020 Clinic Video

Jeremiah Williams reviews the Hala Gear 2020 SUP board lineup.

Best Places to Flatwater SUP in the USA

The top flatwater locations for stand up paddleboarding for all 50 states.

The 2020 Summer Peak Gear Awards

The Rival Hoss won Elevation Outdoor's 2020 Summer Peak Award.

Dispelling 5 Myths about SUP Yoga

SUP yoga is more accessible than you may think and is an incredibly rewarding experience.

Beginner's Way to Catch a Wave

Commentary on how to catch an ocean wave with your inflatable stand up paddleboard, with explanations on the physics of surfing.

Reflecting on Nine Years of Being Together on the Water

Maria Schultz talks about paddleboarding with her Australian Shepherd.

Adventure Report: Two Forks on the Flathead

Find the best whitewater runs to river paddleboard on the Flathead River in Montana.

What's Selling Now

We are seeing an increase in new customers because people are expanding what their 'new normal' looks like and are adopting activities.

Hala Carbon vs Other Carbon

Hala founder Peter Hall explains what makes Hala's inflatable carbon technology different from other stand up paddleboard carbon.

Paddle Better: Develop Good Habits

But just in case you’ve been a little dormant, we've put together some basic drills and techniques for you to get back on the water safely!

Hala Rado: Back to its Roots!

"This spring PaddleXaminer ventured to Steamboat to visit the river that served as the proving ground for Hala SUPs."

Which Inflatable SUP is Right for Me?

The rumors are true: length and width DO matter. Learn about how to pick the right inflatable SUP for you.