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Paddle Boarding at the Hollows
The annual Paddle in the Park at the Hollows Conservation Area put on by the McHenry County Conservation District was again a great success. Paddle boarding clinics were given by Alpine Accessories staff every half hour and participants were able … Continue reading
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Paddle in the Park Demo
The annual Paddle in the Park, a McHenry County Conservation District event, will be on Saturday, May 18th this year. Alpine Accessories will be at The Hollows Conservation Area from 10:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at this event with Stand … Continue reading
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
BIC One Design Challenge
If you live in the Chicago suburbs this is the Stand Up Paddle board race for you. The BIC One Design Challenge puts challengers against each other using identical equipment to match the boarder’s ability and endurance on a 1 … Continue reading
Free Dry Land Paddleboard Lessons
Are you planning a warm beach vacation for Spring Break? Many vacation spots now rent Stand Up Paddleboards. Paddleboarding is easier the first time out if you have the basics. To help you enjoy your first paddleboarding experience more, Alpine … Continue reading
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
Paddleboard Cross Training
There is a good article on Active.com about runners cross training with Stand Up Paddling Whether you are training for a marathon or tri-athalon or just want to keep in shape for the next ski season Stand Up Paddleboarding will keep you in … Continue reading
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Reserve your SUP
Stand Up Paddleboard rentals and lessons at Three Oaks Recreation Area have been filling up fast. Sundays have become just as popular as Saturdays. We recommend that you call the shop at 847-854-4754 several days ahead to reserve and prepay … Continue reading
Sunday Lessons and Rentals at Three Oaks Recreation Area
Now you can take a Stand Up Paddleboard lesson or rent 7 days a week at the Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake! Due to popular demand, Saturday and Sunday lessons and rentals have been filling up with reservations, so … Continue reading
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Paddleboard Winner
The winner of the Stand Up Paddleboard giveaway was awarded to Michael Maifield of Cary IL. Mikes name was pulled by the Northwest Herald’s Kelly Buckman. Mike won a Doyle Beefy D paddleboard, a BIC Sport adjustable aluminum paddle, a MTI SUP … Continue reading
