Category Archives: SUP Gear

New Paddleboards Have Arrived

The new shipments of BIC Sport and Boardworks stand up paddleboards have arrived at Alpine Accessories.  Now that we have a larger selection than last year new racks had to be made to display the paddleboards.  Our staff Bill, Sean and Ashley … Continue reading

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Types of Stand Up Paddleboards

What type of Stand Up Paddleboard should  you get?  The paddleboard industry has 3 classifications for paddleboards ALL AROUND SURF TOURING/RACING  Bic Sport ACE-TEC All Around Stand Up Paddleboard All Around SUP - About 75%  of all stand up paddleboards sold are All Around … Continue reading

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Inflatable Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing

Last summer, July 2011, we demoed the ShuBu inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard at Voyagers Landing before brining it into the shop for sale and rentals.  The inflatable ShuBu Stand Up Paddleboard is made of extremely durable military grade, UV resistant … Continue reading

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Paddleboards seen at Expo

“Are those surf boards?” many would ask, when they first saw the Stand Up Paddleboards at the Crystal Lake Chamber Expo held this past weekend at the Crystal Lake South High School gym.  Alpine Accessories Ski and Snowboard Shop is … Continue reading

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Stand Up Paddleboarding Arrives in the Fox Valley

Stand Up Paddleboarding has arrived in the Fox Valley of Illinois.  Alpine Accessories in Lake in the Hills Illinois just received it’s first shipment of paddleboards.  Brands carried include Bic, Doyle, Shubu and Boardworks.  Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) is a fun, … Continue reading

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