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The upcoming World Freestyle Kayak Championships on Garburator Wave in Canada has fueled our desire to make the ultimate wave surfing machine. We have completed this mission and are now rolling out our best freestyle kayak to date by far, the new Rock Star! A narrower, faster, looser, easier to take off hull is the platform that everything is built on. Easy Edge to edge transfers that are reminiscent of the 2010 All-Star/Super Star, combined with massive air capabilities and smooth, predictable surfing makes it a ridiculously fun boat to paddle on a wave. We took extra time in the development of this deck as well to make sure that we had a rock solid knee position, and increased performance for moves in holes and flatwater. The ends of this boat are slicey and easy to get under the water, making cartwheels, stalls, and linking moves together easier than ever before. Play boating in general will be a joy if you are just learning your first tricks, or you want to win the next World Championships, or just show off to friends. I have not been this excited about a playboat in a long time. It is our...

The upcoming World Freestyle Kayak Championships on Garburator Wave in Canada has fueled our desire to make the ultimate wave surfing machine. We have completed this mission and are now rolling out our best freestyle kayak to date by far, the new Rock Star! A narrower, faster, looser, easier to take off hull is the platform that everything is built on. Easy Edge to edge transfers that are reminiscent of the 2010 All-Star/Super Star, combined with massive air capabilities and smooth, predictable surfing makes it a ridiculously fun boat to paddle on a wave. We took extra time in the development of this deck as well to make sure that we had a rock solid knee position, and increased performance for moves in holes and flatwater.

he upcoming World Freestyle Kayak Championships on Garburator Wave in Canada has fueled our desire to make the ultimate wave surfing machine. We have completed this mission and are now rolling out our best freestyle kayak to date by far, the new Rock Star! A narrower, faster, looser, easier to take off hull is the platform that everything is built on.

The Kilroy LT is a thermoformed version of the popular Jackson Kilroy kayak. The Kilroy made a splash as a sit-inside kayak but with convenient utility features normally associated with our sit on top kayaks. Using thermoformed plastic you get a platform that is a bit longer and wider than the original and an even more rigid hull. This new and improved Kilroy will paddle even better and the thermoformed technology means it is also even lighter! Based on the Cuda 12 hull, tailored for all outdoorsman - the kayak fisherman, hunter, wildlife photographer, birder, etc. The Kilroy has become a flat-water “go-to” kayak. Featuring a unique molded floor system, an interchangeable front and rear hard deck system. A rigid dashboard deck with tackle storage, 'glove box' like storage bin underneath, and other fishing features. The Kilroy LT includes standard YakAttack tracks and Screwball and RAM rod holder. The Kilroy LT’s gloss finish will turn heads on the water and the thermoformed technology will make for a stiffer, faster kayak. The Kilroy, a groundbreaking design has broken new ground with this thermoformed version. Welcome the Kilroy LT!

What if Jackson Kayak’s top selling fishing kayak was able to get even better? What if the one attribute of any kayak (weight) that people always want improved upon could be improved upon? What if we added Realtree® camo and a few more bells and whistles!? Well, the Cuda LT Realtree Hardwoods HD® may not be equivalent to “sending a man to the moon” but it’s an impressive achievement none the less; it’s virtually a lighter-weight carbon copy of the Cuda 12 thanks to “thermoforming” technology.

"RG" - (Rock Garden, River Expedition): Based of the highly successful Karma UL, the Karma RG is a play boat for the ocean...and an expedition boat for extended whitewater and mixed water ventures.. Its a blast for paddling in rock gardens, exploring sea caves, running pour overs and surfing ocean waves.

The 12’ UltraGlide is an all-around stand-up paddleboard designed to be stable, fast, and maneuverable. I designed these new SUP UltraGlide models as links to my very successful 11’ and 12’ Ultra Glide conventional surfboards. Both these original boards proved over the years to perform superbly in a variety of conditions as well as accommodated a broad spectrum of surfers’ skill levels. These models enjoyed some off-label use as SUPs, but had I known the SUP revolution was right around the corner I certainly would have made them wider and a little thicker! These new 11’ and 12’ UltraGlide SUP models are the result of 60+ years of experience on the surfboard design side of things, combined with years of experience designing, shaping, paddling, and riding stand-up paddleboards.

The 12'6 Mongoose Speed... takes the best features of the Mongoose, it's low-profile, low-windage nose, low center of gravity cockpit, hybrid semi-flat-semi-displacement hull and squeezes them into a 26-inch wide body. The result is a speedy coastal cruiser perfect for surf races and occasional downwinders.

Choose this board for long distance lake and ocean touring and racing for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders weighing 145, 180 and 200 lbs. respectively. The Pro Racer is 6-inch thick and 30-inch wide. This clean outline shape is modeled after our proven fahard board and offers the most glide in the iSUP line. Plus the single fin box allow for a bigger fin, thus greater tracking. This is the board for long, fast paddles!

The 11’ UltraGlide is an all-around stand-up paddleboard designed to be stable, fast, and maneuverable. I designed these new SUP UltraGlide models as links to my very successful 11’ and 12’ Ultra Glide conventional surfboards. Both these original boards proved over the years to perform superbly in a variety of conditions as well as accommodated a broad spectrum of surfers’ skill levels. These models enjoyed some off-label use as SUPs, but had I known the SUP revolution was right around the corner I certainly would have made them wider and a little thicker! These new 11’ and 12’ UltraGlide SUP models are the result of 60+ years of experience on the surfboard design side of things, combined with years of experience designing, shaping, paddling, and riding stand-up paddleboards.

The Straight Up is for the paddler looking for a traditional SUP shape – your one board quiver. The Straight Up is the great board for your lake workout and exploration. It’s the perfect choice for smaller paddlers and people looking for the feeling of a classic SUP board. The traditional shape surfs well, loves the river, lake, and touring, and whitewater. The Straight Up is Hala’s smaller all – around board for the paddler looking for a traditional SUP shape. An ideal rocker profile keeps it sporty and stable so it surfs the river well, yet loves your lake workout and exploration. This family stand up paddle board is perfect rig for lakes, whitewater, raft trips, fishing, and multiple riders. A perfect mix of quick, agile and stable, making it the ideal choice for smaller paddlers and people looking for the feeling of a classic SUP board.

The Hala Fame Super-Sized Inflatable SUP Board is a big platform (37″ wide!) for your enjoyment on the water – it can take huge amounts of gear or weight, and even though the board is really big, the Hala Fame’s advanced rocker profile helps this big board spin on a dime. It has 15 reinforced D-rings for using this as a gear board on overnight trips or to rig it for fishing. It has two handles at the front so that you can have an extra rider up front.

The Hala Playa is a fast and super fun longboard / gun hybrid which makes it great surfing stand up paddle board. The speed lets you catch waves from far outside, while the rocker and outline let you easily turn your way down the line or carve your favorite river wave. Roll the Playa on your next trip to the beach. This board has our most aggressive taper, so it is speedy, yet not quite as stable as other boards, and the full board rocker will even surf tight river waves.

This is the inflatable race and touring stand up paddle board for you! Enjoy the speed of a 12’6” race / touring stand up paddle board, with none of the worries of storage, expensive dings, and difficult travel. Long lake tours and fitness are in your schedule. The Nass is great for downwinders, races and speeding down the river with your friends. Cover the miles, you’re Hala Nass!

The Hala Atcha is the most stable and sporty whitewater inflatable paddle board out there. Stability’s a given for any whitewater board, but responsiveness is where the Atcha sets itself apart. Whether upping your whitewater game, or starting out and ready to go from zero-to-hero, the Atcha stomps your favorite river run. In addition to being a whitewater ripper, the Hala Atcha also finds comfort in the calm waters. The same stability that makes is great whitewater inflatable paddle board makes it perfect for SUP Yoga.