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SOUTHPORT BIKES & BOARDS
SOUTHPORT BOARD SHOP / THE BIKE SHOP
Southport Bikes & Boards, formerly Southport Rigging in Kenosha, Wisconsin has been providing products and gear for Board sports and water sports since 1981. In 2004 we purchased the Bike Shop that was next to us for 17 years and got into Cycling with both feet.
Our friendly staff of experts will help you find what you need and recommend the best products on the
market. We always have competitive prices and are proud to serve a large returning customer base. People
trust Southport to provide the best products, service and advice for Cycling, Skateboarding, Longboarding,
Snowboarding, Windsurfing, Kiteboarding and Standup Paddleboarding. Our staff is active in the sports we
sell and we are happy to help you get started or get to the next level. We support our community with Skate
and BMX contests, in fact we led the effort that resulted in 2 skateparks in Kenosha. We sponsor Learn to
ride snowboard days, Shop bike rides, Bicycle advocacy and local Triathlon support. Most of our products
are available in store and online.
If you live in or near Kenosha, stop in!
2926
75th St. Kenosha, WI 53143
PHONE: (800) 877-7025 / (262) 652-5434
THE BIKE SHOP: (262) 652-2522
NORMAL HOURS
MONDAY — FRIDAY: 10am – 6pm
SATURDAYS: 9am – 5pm /
PHONE: (800) 877-7025 / (262) 652-5434
THE BIKE SHOP: (262) 652-2522
NORMAL HOURS
MONDAY — FRIDAY: 10am – 6pm
SATURDAYS: 9am – 5pm /
CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
WINTER HOURS
January, February and March
MON/TUES/THURS/FRI: 12pm – 6pm
SATURDAYS: 9am – 5pm
CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS and SUNDAYS
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WHY DO OUR CUSTOMERS CONTINUE TO RETURN, YEAR AFTER YEAR?
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CYCLING
"The Bike Shop at Southport Rigging". The Bike Shop is a complete cyclist shop. We have everything for the beginner up to the serious roadie. We sell hybrid, comfort, cruiser, townie, fitness, road, BMX, kid bikes and more. We provide you with all you need to get riding, including racks, trailers, carriers, bags, bells, lights, pedals, shoes, helmets, and more.
Our staff has over 30 years experience and we service all brands and models of bikes. We offer installation, repair, and tune-up services. The Bikeshop is your one stop bike shop. Buy a new bike from The Bikeshop and get 1 year FREE tuneups, 30 day price protection guarantee and expert assembly and fit of your new bike.
When you buy a kid's bike at The Bike Shop, you are able to enroll in the Bike Trade-up Program. Bring your child's bike back within 3 years and you will receive up to 50% of what you paid as credit towards your kids' next sized bike.
SATURDAY MORNING BIKE RIDES
The Bike Shop at Southport Rigging takes group rides from "Harborside Common Grounds" in Kenosha, WI to "It's All Good Coffee Shop" in Zion, IL every saturday morning at 8am. It is a weekly 26 mile ride, starting in May and stops when it snows in November. The ride is mostly flat and suitable for all levels of riders. No sign up necessary, just show up. If you can't make it one week, feel free to come the next.
WINDSURFING
Windsurfing is one of our specialties- we are well known for our product selection and knowledgeable sales team who actively uses our windsurfing products. Not only will our staff help you choose the best windsurfing package for you but we will answer all your questions about windsurf equipment assembly, care and maintenance. We even offer windsurfing lessons, for the beginning windsurfer or the expert who wants to learn new skills. We can introduce you to the local scene and sailing spots.
Southport Rigging no longer holds its twice annual equipment swap sale, but we can sell your old gear on consignment and have a huge selection of used gear. Give Ralph a call for all your needs and personal service.
Ralph is planning on retiring at the end of 2018 so windsurfing gear will be phased out in 2018.
WHAT IS WINDSURFING?
Windsurfing is a surface water sport. Like surfing, you use a windsurf board or sailboard, but unlike surfing your windsurf board is powered by a single sail.
The sport combines aspects of sailing and surfing. Windsurfing also combines athletic aspects seen in skateboarding, snowboarding, waterskiing, and wakeboarding. The windsurfer has freedoms and experiences unmatched by any other sailing sport or craft. A windsurfer holds the world speed record for sailing. Windsurfers can perform jumps, inverted loops, spinning maneuvers, and other "freestyle" moves and "tricks". Due to the power and control a windsurfing allows, windsurfers were the first to ride the world's largest waves (tow-in surfing gave surfers the same big-wave ability).
- WETSUITS AND WATER WEAR
We can help you find and choose a wetsuit or water wear. At Southport you will find water wear favorites like board shorts, wetsuits, wetsuit tops and full wetsuits. We also have important water sport accessories such as swim caps, water boots and water gloves. Don’t forget water fun necessities such as ear plugs, goggles and life vests- safety first! Most of our swim and water gear comes in a large range of sizes from kids to adult.
STAND-UP PADDLE BOARDING
Stand-up padding boarding is a surf related sport that does not require waves. It is growing in popularity becuase it is easy and fun, and can be done on almost any body of water. Many SUP boards can also be used for surfing and windsurfing.
We offer big name brands like Bic SUP, and Starboard.
WE OFFER SUP RENTALS FOR JUST $45 A DAY.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON RENTALS CALL: 1-800-877-7025.
SKATEBOARDING BOARDS, GEAR, AND MORE
Southport Rigging has a huge selection of decks and all the fixins’ to make your complete personalized skateboard. We have all your favorite skateboard deck brands. Plenty of wheels, trucks and hardware too.
Don’t forget your skateboarding gear- belts, wallets, hats, beanies, pants, shorts, socks, sweatshirts and t-shirts- by manufacturers such as Volcom, Element, Flip, Matix, Etnies and much more. Southport Rigging has a wide selection of skateboard stuff for all ages, online and even more in-store.
Our skate gear and skate shoe selection includes popular brands and unique styles by industry favorites.
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Our skate shoes are available in-store and online (availability may vary). Check out our Close Out Sales on skate shoes where you will find the lowest prices on the popular skater brands.
HOW TO SITES
SCIENCE OF SKATEBOARDING, FROM EXPLORATORIUM.EDU
"While it may seem that modern skateboarders are defying the laws of physics, the
truth is that they're just using them to their advantage. Let's take a closer look at some fundamental
skateboarding moves and the physics principles behind them." Read on...
LONGBOARDING
THE BASICS OF LONGBOARDING FROM ABOUT.COM
Longboarding is, essentially, skateboarding utilizing a longer and sometimes wider board. A longboard is generally used for either downhill racing or transportation. Depending on the intended ride, a longboard will be shaped in different ways. Due to weight and bulk a longboard isn’t appropriate or suited for many skateboarding tricks. However, longboarding provides a fluid motion and much more speed. Longboarding is often compared to surfing, as the design allows big turns or quick short carves similar to the performance of a surfboard. We sell top brands like Sector 9, Arbor, Land Yachtz, Loaded, Santa Cruz. Sliding gloves and helmets too.
SNOWBOARDING
Snowboarding is like surfing the snow. We can help you find a cool board your size, along with the binding, boots, helmet, and anything else you may need to get your riding the slopes. We even take trips to nearby ski and snowboard hills, and set you up with lessons. We provide the the newest gear from the biggest brand names like Burton, Interior Plain Project, Never summer, Public, Ride, United Shapes, and Neff.