Jeff has an amazing selection of boards and gear. He has a retail setting in the department store…read morebut carries most items in storage. Glad I called ahead as I may have been discouraged with the display. He gave us some choices on bindings and gave us online prices with no haggle, but able to try them ourselves. Will definitely recommend.

From the owner: Water Sports Retailer located in Wisconsin Selling:…read moreWakeboards, Water Skis, Wakeboard Packages, Bindings, Stand Up Paddle Boards, Towables & Inflatables, Water Ski Ropes and Handles, Life Vests & Life Jackets, Sunglasses, Wetsuits, Rashguards, Board Shorts, Sandals, Onewheel Boards, Babe's Boat Care. Brands sold by 88 Gear : Ronix Wakeboards, Hyperlite Wakeboards, Liquid Force, Byerly, Obrien , Reef Sandals, Spy Sunglasses, Electric Sunglasses, Oakley Sunglasses, Quiksilver, Billabong, Volcom, Radar water Skis, HO Water Skis, Mission Boat Gear, Slingshot Wakeboards, Roxy, VonZipper, Fly High Fat Sacs, O'Neill Wetsuits.

I stopped in here in anticipation of purchasing a Hobie Outback and wanted to see it in person…read more The place was a bit of a drive for me but easy to find. The gentleman who greeted me was about as nice as they get. I'm pretty sure he was the owner. He answers so many of my questions about the kayaks, drives, and prices. The place had so many of the Hobies in stock and it was perfect to see them up close. When I'm ready to make the purchase in the coming weeks, I'll be spending my money here!

Great customer service & selection of boots. They have the best women's leggings also.read more

5 well-deserved stars for Sherpers!…read more They have an awesome selection of tents, camping and outdoor gear, ice skates, hiking boots, backpacks clothes, etc. The staff at Sherpers is friendly and well-informed on their stock. You might pay a little bit more here but you know you'll be buying a quality item.

This location has been here forever. It's an old school sporting good store. A little on the…read moreexpensive side, but if you're in need of equipment, it would be a good place to start. People are helpful, and it's pretty neat and orderly. Fairly large selection and you probably could find whatever you're looking for here.

Super friendly and genuinely helpful staff. Really high quality items especially camping gear. A…read morelot of unexpected treasures as well. Thing you probably won't find elsewhere.

Are you a professional skier? Are you an amateur skier? Are you an intermediate skier? It doesn't…read morematter here at the board shop they treat you like you are a real person and they were very kind to me while I was here. They do lots of stuff between Evyn helping or fitting with boots and the care after the boots is amazing as well they helped me heat mold them and they even did she work on them for free and I bought bindings here. They are amazing bindings

GREAT SERVICE!... The owner (Jayson) is a great guy and cares about the customers experience..if…read moreyou need skis,boots or apparel this is the place. And conveniently located right in lake Geneva! I walked in intending to get new skis and boots and walked out with a great pair of used skis with bindings which he did not need to do..he could of sold me new skis but he listened and knows when to proactively give suggestions without being pushy and it turns out the used skis were exactly what I wanted! Jayson is a real genuine guy that listens! He has a lot of knowledge and after the purchase of the boots I came back and did a custom fit because of a few pressure points in them which made skiing unbearable..after an hour I had a custom fit on the liners of my boots and they are SO COMFORTABLE NOW. During the whole process he graciously explains what he is doing and the reasons for it which made the whole experience seamless. I love my new skis and boots and I cannot wait to put them to good use. Most ski shops near Chicago or Milwaukee do not offer what board shop has and that is QUALITY Service..and a listening ear. They actually care; which sets them apart and really is "gold standard" for ski shops which is rare. Thank you Jayson you're doing it right!! So happy this is so close to home.

I wanted to try Stand Up Paddle Boarding (SUP) for about forever…read more The concierge at the Abbey gave me a coupon for a discount rental at nearby Fontana Paddle so I decided to finally give it a go. It was an excellent decision. Rates are reasonable. They fit you with a flotation vest, changing rooms are available and they have small lockers. You do not want to have your smartphone on you in the event you fall in the water on the lake. It is better to lock it up, IMO. The training overview was pretty detailed and there is a lot to remember and coordinate all at once. I liken it to riding a bike or driving a car. Once you learn it, you'll always have it and it becomes normal/natural, until then, you have to remember to switch hands, stay balanced, etc. I did go out too far from where they told me to stay, but that was unplanned. A little wind and then a boat sent me even further out which resulted in my instructor dude coming out on board to see if I was okay and if I could get back in on my own. Embarrassing, but also super cool because he gave me some on water tips that I somehow already had forgotten. Also, the further out you go, the more the wind affects you and there are more boats, so you can expend more energy on balancing rather than paddling enjoyably along. Once my guy knew I was okay and headed more in the right direction he went back and I went on to a very enjoyable experience. Prices are good. Staff is helpful. Get out early on summer weekends, too many boats on the lake will not make for a good SUP experience.

Perfectly located on the shore of Geneva Lake in Fontana. You can walk 20 feet to the lake to…read morelaunch. I have been in the store/shop countless times over the years. They have a huge selection of standup paddle boards, kayaks and accessories. I am actually wearing one of their shirts right now. Cool thing is, I just found out they sell ans rent snow shoes also. Being right on the lake, a hike on the lake path is something to behold anytime of year. A lot of my Rockford, IL friends kayak and have either friended them on facebook, visited the website or store itself. If you have any questions while you are there, which I always have plenty which I think some are kind of dumb, they are right there to answer them. I plan to take my family for lessons this Spring.

I am an everyday walker. I had purchased a pair of shoes, which were not cheap, at a big box…read moreathletic store. There was a hole in them by six months. I thought I would try Runners High. Mark was very friendly and very knowledgeable. He found the perfect pair of shoes for me. I felt like I was walking on air today. We should all try to support independent vendors.

Mark is a wonderful person to buy shoes/inserts from. He was very knowledgeable and guided…read moreappropriately without being pushy in any way