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Designed with Rama. A short board with a steady feel. The Atcha 86-R is a limited-edition whitewater SUP Hala developed with whitewater rider Kazunori "Rama" Hirama. The R is for Rama. This 8'6" companion to the 96-R brings his Japanese whitewater SUP style into a compact platform: a wider surf-style stance and deliberate front-to-back weight shifts to steer.

In testing, the 86-R felt more stable and approachable in straightforward rapids than riders expected from a board this short. Its distinct shape and rocker profile encourage deliberate footwork, while an extended deck pad gives you room to widen your stance and move forward and back as you work your line.

Inspired by Japanese freestyle riders, the wider tail, 12 cm (4.7") wider than the Atcha 86's at 1 ft from the tail (69 cm vs 57 cm), creates a platform for stability and experimentation. Matching 1.5" raised stomp pads at the nose and tail and a raised foot index at the tail give your feet clear placement cues. The tail stomp pad gives you a place to plant your back foot as you shift your weight, pivot and try new moves, while the full-length deck pad lets you move freely between stances.

Expect the rails to ask more of you. With the wider tail, water does not release off the back of the board the way it does on the Atcha 86, so the 86-R does not carve from a neutral stance. To engage a rail you drive it deliberately: weight back to free the nose, then press through the inside foot. The payoff is a more secure platform in pushy water and more room to experiment; the trade is that passive edging gets a slower response than on the Atcha 86.

The 86-R is for paddlers who want short-board size with a steadier feel through read-and-run rapids. It felt less quick during technical maneuvers than the standard Atcha 86, which remains the choice for riders who prioritize rapid responses and playful technical moves. Choose the R for its distinct riding style and room to move. For more of Rama's river riding, see his river SUP Instagram.

Measures 8'6" × 34" × 6". Recommended inflation pressure: 15 to 18 PSI, 20 PSI max. Includes a pump, bag, fins and repair kit. Paddle sold separately.