Michael ChebatorisOct 28, 20203 minPaddling the Shoshone Section of the Colorado RiverShoshone is one of the more well known whitewater sections in Colorado. Located in the Glenwood Canyon along the Colorado River, the section
Michael ChebatorisJul 29, 20203 minSUPCross at the Vail Whitewater SeriesPaddleXaminer is featuring the Hala Rado in a series of articles testing the Rado in different situations such as on rivers and lakes,
Matthew ChebatorisMay 10, 20203 minHala Rado: Back to its Roots!This spring PaddleXaminer ventured to Steamboat to visit the river that served as the proving ground for Hala SUPs. It was a beautiful...
Matthew ChebatorisJan 7, 20202 minWhitewater SUPing: Lessons LearnedI was first introduced to standup paddling (SUP) in 2012 in Marina Del Rey, California. I rented a board from a local shop and went out...
Matthew ChebatorisNov 5, 20194 minGear Review: Hala Rado Inflatable SUPBack in late August, PaddleXaminer met up with Jeremiah from Hala to paddle the Blue River for the first time. The Blue, as the locals...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 25, 20193 minLake Estes: The Rocky Mountains Offer More Than Just Whitewater PaddlingAs a kid growing up in Nebraska, my family made annual summer trips to Estes Park, Colorado for vacation. We did the usual activities:...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 16, 20193 minHala Rado: Rocking the Whitewater Paddling Scene in ColoradoPaddleXaminer is featuring the Hala Rado in a series of articles testing the Rado in different situations such as on rivers and lakes, on...
Matthew ChebatorisJul 14, 20193 minGear Review: Hala Rado Whitewater SUP from Hala GearOne of the leading innovators in inflatable standup paddleboards — Hala has come out with the Hala Rado SUP. The Rado is part of Hala’s...
Matthew ChebatorisMay 31, 20193 minGear Review: Hala Gear’s Hala Atcha 96 Inflatable SUPI enjoy standup paddling down rivers on my Hala Straight-Up. I’ve done mostly Class II, some Class III rapids, and it’s a lot of fun. I...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 21, 20183 minWhat to Look For in a Whitewater SUPChoosing a SUP for whitewater paddling can be confusing. Sure, you’ve probably heard that inflatable SUPs are the way to go, but there...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 12, 20185 minHeading back East! Paddling Pennsylvania’s Youghiogheny RiverStandup paddling through the Pennsylvania wilderness I was headed to Pittsburgh to visit family and my cousin suggested I bring my SUP...
Matthew ChebatorisApr 12, 20183 minWhy an Inflatable SUP is the Right Choice for YouExamining the benefits of an inflatable SUP Inflatable standup paddleboards (SUPs) have come a long way in the past 10 years. The initial...
Matthew ChebatorisApr 12, 20183 minThe Hala Radito is One Rad Inflatable SUPHala Radito – Versatile whitewater SUP for all levels Have you wanted to try whitewater SUP? If so, the Hala Radito may be the board for...
Matthew ChebatorisSep 27, 20172 minSUP Adventure: Paddling and Snorkeling in Laguna Beach, CaliforniaExploring the coves and sea life in Laguna Beach One of the gems of Southern California, the Laguna Beach coastline is renowned for it...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 30, 20175 minA Los Angeles River Adventure: Standup Paddling the Urban JungleStandup paddling on the Los Angeles River is an urban adventure like no other. As with any good paddling adventure, getting to your...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 24, 20175 minExploring Palos Verdes: Bluff Cove to the SS DominatorCoastal exploration on the Hala Playa My favorite attribute of paddling the Hala Playa is the board’s versatility. The Playa is...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 21, 20174 minSurfing Doheny State Beach: A Pre-Race Warm-upSurfing the Hala Playa at the mecca of SUP Surfing is a great full body exercise. You work your legs and back as in a traditional...
Matthew ChebatorisAug 2, 20174 minHala Playa: Find Your Local PlaygroundThe new Carbon Hybrid Hala Playa opens up countless opportunities As the initial wave of standup paddling spread across the United...
Matthew ChebatorisJun 20, 20173 minHala Playa: What’s in the Bag?Initial examination of the Carbon Hala Playa from Hala Gear I have done a lot of backpacking in my time and worn a countless number of...
Matthew ChebatorisJun 19, 20173 minHala Gear – Carbon Construction in Inflatable SUPsHala Gear announces Carbon Construction in their inflatable SUPs Last week, Hala Gear formally announced a new material in the...