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 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 ChebatorisJun 27, 20162 minPaddling On the Wild Side? Protect Your Feet With Merrell’s Capra RapidThe Capra Rapid Stand up paddling on a river or inland waterway often necessitates a couple different pieces of gear than coastal...