Hala Atcha 96
The Original Inflatable Whitewater SUP. Since 2013, the Atcha 96's 9'6" × 36" shape has been the industry benchmark for Class II–IV rivers — the template every competitor eventually adopted, built through 50+ prototypes. Independent reviewers now call it "quite possibly the pinnacle of design for intense whitewater paddling" (Inflatable Boarder, 2025).
The 2025 version is the sharpest yet. Refined rocker climbs high over wave trains and holes, a redesigned pointed nose punches through steep faces instead of slamming into them, and full-board rocker delivers surfability without sacrificing speed.
Hala's patented StompBox 2.5 retractable fin stays spring-loaded at full depth — no bounce, no catching on rocks. It deflects automatically and springs back before your next stroke, giving you consistent drive, locked-in ferry angles, and real surf hold on a wave. Two removable 4.5" gummy side-bite click fins are included. Rated for 325+ lbs of paddler and gear. Fin options and board comparisons are detailed below.
Features
- Double-layered side walls
- PVC stringer for increased rigidity
- Welded seams
- StompBox 2.5 retractable center fin
- 4.5" gummy side-bite fins
- Hand pump
- Rolling bag
- Repair kit
StompBox Center Fin
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Game Changing Technology StompBox The Hala Gear Stompbox 2.5 - unmatched tracking and safety on the river. Float over any obstacle knowing that your center fin won't catch. The newly improved spring fin system springs your center fin back into place quicker than ever for maximum tracking performance. The Stompbox can be easily removed for transport, storage and repair. |
Industry leading quality + construction
5-year warranty
Hala Gear offers an industry-leading 5-year warranty on every SUP. We use quality materials and a unique construction process to create top-of-the-line boards that are built to last.
Every seam is double-glued and mechanically welded to guarantee durability for decades to come. No matter how many times you roll your board, how you store it, or where you paddle, your SUP will withstand any adventure.
Attention to every detail
It's in our DNA
You'd be amazed how much of a difference centimeters will make when adjusting SUP rocker. In 2025, Hala Gear SUP is making high-performance and purpose-built boards that are better than anything we've ever put out there.
Each board excels at its intended
purpose, and each small design improvement adds up to Hala raising the bar and resetting the standard in whitewater performance and inflatable
board design.
2025 highlights
StompBox 2.5
Patented retractable fin springs back on rock contact — confident in shallow rivers and rocky approaches.
Double-Wall Construction
Glued and welded side walls for durability across rivers, lakes, and coastal conditions.
PVC Stringer
Keeps the hull rigid for efficient paddling on both moving water and flatwater touring.
Welded Seams
Every seam is double-glued and mechanically welded — backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty.
Agile Expedition Shape
10' × 34" — lighter and more responsive than the Rado, built for quicker turns and river agility.
4.5" Gummy Side Fins
Included side-bite click fins for directional control and lateral stability on the river.
Compare all Hala SUP models
| Series | Board | Size | Character | Best for |
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| Charge | Atcha 86 | 8'6" × 34" | Freestyle / nimble | River surfing, technical moves, lighter paddlers |
| Charge | Atcha 96 | 9'6" × 36" | Dynamic / stable | Big water, high flows, heavier paddlers |
| Expedition | Radito | 10'0" × 34" | Agile / nimble | Rivers, lakes, lighter paddlers, responsive touring |
| Expedition | Rado | 10'10" × 35" | Steady / stable | Multi-day trips, heavy gear loads, larger paddlers |
| Cruise | Straight Up | 10'0" × 33" | Versatile / nimble | All-around use, flatwater, light rivers, yoga, fishing |
| Cruise | Hoss | 10'10" × 35" | Stable / steady | Beginners, yoga, fishing, widest most stable platform |