2. Place your order online and select “Kirkwood Curbside Pickup” during the checkout process, or call (314) 962-7715 to place an order over the phone.
3. An outfitter will call you to confirm when your order is ready for pickup.
4. Let us know when you arrive curbside (near front entrance).
5. An Outfitter will bring your items out to you for contact-less service.
Off you go with your awesome new gear!
***All employees will be wearing gloves and a mask during contact-less pickup. Please remain in your vehicle to maintain the safety of yourself and our employees.*** If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call, we are here to help!
Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is this Friday, May 15, 2020! (Yes, it’s a real thing.)
Hosted by the National Safe Boating Council, this annual event is a fun, educational way to heighten life jacket awareness and highlight the various styles just prior to the official launch of the Safe Boating Campaign. Anyone can join in this fun event! Wear your life jacket to work, snap a picture while at work and share on social media.
Historically, most people haven’t been able to participate in the WYLJWD because: (a) they didn’t know about it, and (b) It’s not considered proper work attire.
Now that a lot of us are working from home, we can wear whatever we want (some of us don’t even have to wear pants!).
We kayakers and canoeists were social distancing long before we were instructed to do so. Now, a lot of our friends are feeling isolated and bored, and they need our help. Many of our friends, who would ordinarily be going to baseball games and concerts this summer will be looking for other activities. This could be an opportunity for us to help introduce those people to activities that don’t involve crowds.
Those new boaters will have questions about places to go, about safety, and about gear, but they may not know who to ask.
Wearing your life jacket at work could be like a big sign saying “Ask me about kayaking!”
So, is this something you might be interested in helping with?
If so, please participate in WYLJWD and take a photo of you wearing your PFD at “work” this Friday, May 15.
Want to participate?
If you share your photo on Instagram or Twitter, use the hashtag: #PerrySaysWearYourPFD If you share on Facebook, make sure you tag @alpineshop in the post.
Need a PFD to participate? (I think we may know a place you can get one!)
The Naiad features women’s specific floating foam panels to help keep you comfortable and moving freely.
For a limited time, Alpine Shop is offering up most of our demo and blem fleet for public purchase. These boats have been used in our classes in the past, or arrived at our store with blemishes that made them un-sellable at normal retail prices.
If you are interested in taking advantage of some good deals, please click here to see the complete list of boats available. Once you see a boat that interests you, call the Kirkwood Alpine Shop at (314) 962-7715 and tell them you would like to purchase one of our demo boats. An experienced outfitter will work with you to make sure the boat meets your needs and confirm that we still have the boat on hand.
These boats are first come-first served and we do not make any guarantees of availability. We will update the list as often as we can, but we will not be making those updates in real time.
The Alpine Shop crew practiced social distancing while bringing some of the hottest boats we already have at the shop out to the water. Take a look at what some of these craft have to offer – especially if you’re a fisherman, you’re looking for a competitive boat for the rapidly expanding world of paddle races, or if you’re looking for a fun boat that you can PEDAL as well as PADDLE.
You can find the first four of these boats on-line right now at alpineshop.com
Perception Crank 10.0 with Pedal Drive
The Crank is the first of a new generation of easy-to-use, fast and fun pedal drive kayaks from Perception Kayaks. Its perfect for lakes, ponds and calm coastal waters. The Crank incorporates a fresh design aesthetic with incredibly comfortable ergonomics for powerful yet easy pedaling while providing ample surfaces for rigging aftermarket accessories including two Solo Mount recesses within easy reach. Featuring a new-and-improved pedal drive, this kayak pedals effortlessly, covers lots of water, and provides the ability to go forward and reverse without removing the drive from the boat. The easy-handling Crank packs a punch and opens up the water to everyone in a fun, stable and manageable package.
Jackson Big Rig HDFD
Introducing the Big Rig HDFD! One of Jackson Kayaks most popular fishing kayaks now gets the upgrades of both its HD predecessors, the Coosa HD and Cuda HD with the addition of Flex Drive pedaling power. The Flex Drive system allows for hands-free fishing, forward and reverse, with unique articulation to adapt to shallow water and obstacles.
Jackson YuPIK
Named for the native Alaskan peoples that coined the word kayak (qayaq), the Jackson YuPIK changes the very definition of versatility. Bow To Stern track systems, rigging solutions and storage pockets molded in along the entirety of the boat allows the modularity for you to rig for your adventure without limitation. Customize your fun with more room! Second seat capabilities and specialized accessories, like our new kennel cot, improves the experience for everyone. Additions like the fully trimmable seat pan, our Strap Down gear track for 360 storage security and the first ever moving standing pad system make the YuPIK the most versatile kayak on the market.
Jackson Bite FD
The top-selling Bite has gotten an upgrade! The open deck and well-designed tackle management features have come together with our latest version of the Flex Drive, the Flex Drive 3D. This nimble ride is quick and responsive, and standing to fish is fun and easy for beginners and experienced anglers alike. The Bite FD tracks well and handles windy days with ease. The new Flex Drive 3D is the product of two years of constant evolution in three key components: power, propulsion and steering. From bow to stern, the Flex Drive 3D delivers unparalleled user versatility, efficiency and convenience on the water. Designed from the water up for maximum performance, intuitive use and ease of maintenance, the Flex Drive 3D empowers anglers, sportsmen and outdoor enthusiasts to get closer to the action. The original Bite retails for $799. If you want the Flex Drive, the retail price is $2199.
Wilderness Systems Tempest 175
When you talk about a fast boat, you talk about a length. All things being equal, a longer boat will always be faster than a shorter boat. And when you’re talking about getting into racing, like the MR340 and Alpine Shop’s own Meramec Marathon, a longer boat will always give you an advantage on straight ahead speed and will generally track straight ahead more easily. The Tempest melds a 17 and a half foot total length with a bit of a rocker to help with maneuverability on top of that speed. A great boat for any one looking to take their racing to the next level. Now you won’t find this beautiful 17 and a half foot boat on alpineshop.com yet. If you’re interested, please give us a call at 314-962-7715.
