Skiing, Snowboarding, Paddleboarding
Lime green is muted by black in the new 2013-2014 gear and apparel lines. The High Sierra ski bag and boot bags are made of extra durable nylon designed to last. These ski boot bags have more compartments for your every need and telescoping handles. The skate style wheels makes it a breeze going throughRead More
Alpine Accessories is the first to receive the new 2013-2014 skis and snowboards in the Chicago area. Why? Because we place our order about 2 weeks prior to everyone else. And the first order in is the first order to be shipped. So stop by and see the new skis and snowboard equipment. K2 realignedRead More
Off season storage is extremely important and can make your equipment last and perform longer. Follow these tips to help you protect your investment and get the best performance out of your gear. 1)Skis should be tuned BEFORE storing for the summer. This way your bases are clean and waxed for the absolute best protectionRead More
If you have a battery heated item that uses AA or D sized batteries, your batteries should be removed from the battery holder. If you do not remove the batteries, they could corrode and cause damage. If you have a rechargeable battery system, READ YOUR OWNERS MANUAL! Many times the manufacturer recommends your batteries toRead More
Extend your paddle boarding into cooler days with a wetsuit! Mens and womens specific one piece suits as well as just tops and bottoms are available at Alpine Accessories. Neoprene wetsuits work by keeping your warm body heat in and not allowing the colder water to lower your body temperature. Any time the water isRead More
On a recent ski trip to Colorado, when I unpacked my skis and poles from my bag, I found both poles to be broken right below the grips. They weren’t bent, they were cleanly broken in half. I use the best padded bag available, had plenty of clothing in the bag for added protection howeverRead More
The rock band Rush will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 18, 2013. This is the 28th annual ceremony and will be held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles. Also to be inducted this year will be Heart, Randy Newman, Public Enemy, Albert King and Donna Summer.Read More
Alpine Accessories joined other area shops in the Wilmot Mountain Winter Carnival Flea Market. Used equipment including snowboards and alpine skis were available for sale as well as a few accessories.
In 1986 if someone was to strap a video camera to their helmet, it would be so heavy and bulky they would not be able to go down the hill. The cameras then weighed around 30 pounds, were bigger than most heads and the video and sound quality was terrible. But it had to startRead More
Even though Alpine Accessories doesn’t sell ski jumping skis, it doesn’t mean we don’t appreciate the sport. Can you imagine going down a ramp, flying off into the air without seeing the bottom and then trying to land correctly some 100 feet down? Can you imagine downing this as a teenager? Ben Kaiser, a customerRead More