Bow Tuning near Covington

[Taco Tule]

Hello Everyone...

I'm curious to hear where people take their bows to get tuned in King or Pierce County, Washington.  I have been using Wholesale Sports in Des Moines and Sportco in Fife which seems hit and miss on quality of work.

Is their a more reliable Bow Mechanic around?  I live in the Covington Area and don't mind traveling.  I don't need my bow worked on too often anyway.

Thanks for any information,

Mark

[D-Rock425]

I think there is a shop at skookum archery range.

[hughjorgan]

Doug at gnw archery in puyallup or rock creek archery in enumclaw are your closest options. Or just do it your self.

[mtbiker]

Take it to Ryan Black.  I just PM'ed you his contact info.  You'll get one-on-one attention and won't feel like the work is being rushed because there are other customers in line or the shop just doesn't want to go the extra mile to get it done right.

[hughjorgan]

Take it to Ryan Black.  I just PM'ed you his contact info.  You'll get one-on-one attention and won't feel like the work is being rushed because there are other customers in line or the shop just doesn't want to go the extra mile to get it done right.

Does Ryan have  a shop now? He has changed my strings and has done a great job. never have to adjust anything when the bow comes back.

I believe Ryan is doing it out of his home.

[Taco Tule]

Thanks to everyone for what looks to be 3 great options... 

I'll check them all out and wait for Ryan's reply,

Mark

[mtbiker]

Yeah, Ryan's operating out of his house in Tacoma, semi-near Tacoma Sportsmen's Club (where he's the co-chair for archery).  He's getting things setup for business communication (business email, phone number, etc.).  PM me if you want his personal contact info for archery related stuff.  I don't want to broadcast that info on an open forum.

[sakoshooter]

Great Northwest Archery in Puyallup. Doug Hyder is the owner - as mentioned above. Doug knows his stuff and is honest and reasonable. 253-841-0991

[WAbowhntr]

Take it to Ryan Black.  I just PM'ed you his contact info.  You'll get one-on-one attention and won't feel like the work is being rushed because there are other customers in line or the shop just doesn't want to go the extra mile to get it done right.

And Ryan will teach you how to do it yourself. I have learned a lot from him over the years.

[dfresh96]

I would go to Ryan aswell & never to GNW archery as I have never heard a good word about him.  If you cant get Ryan go to Rock Creek or Sportsman warehouse in puyallup.

[SniperDanWA]

I would go to Ryan aswell & never to GNW archery as I have never heard a good word about him.  If you cant get Ryan go to Rock Creek or Sportsman warehouse in puyallup.

Are you speaking of personal experience or supposition?  I go to Doug quite often and have never had a problem

[hughjorgan]

I would go to Ryan aswell & never to GNW archery as I have never heard a good word about him.  If you cant get Ryan go to Rock Creek or Sportsman warehouse in puyallup.

Doug at GNW knows his stuff and does quality work, I wouldn't hesitate to use him. The same goes for Ryan.

[dfresh96]

From personal & I can count on 2 hands of others who feel the same

[brocka]

Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw. Denton is great. Check it out.

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[SniperDanWA]

From personal & I can count on 2 hands of others who feel the same

Well, after 3 bows and 6 years working with him I have no complaints.  I'm pretty sure there are a few others that feel the same way.  Sorry you had a bad experience, but I'll back my decision and say Doug treats people well.

[sakoshooter]

I've used Doug for my archery tuning etc and have known him for over 20 years. He's not a salesman like most others. He tells it like it is whether or not that's what you want to hear. He's honest and knowledgeable. Not many around these days under the same business name with the experience Doug can offer at Great Northwest Archery.
Mark

[WAbowhntr]

Make the drive to Rainier to see Craig at Fletchsetter if you have the time. You won't regret it.

[salmonslayer]

GNW is not a friendly place. and is especially rude to new archers.  I know first  hand, and I have heard the stories after sending people there in the past.  Not sure if it was the Doug guy everyone is talking about, but I know the guy didn't seem to care much about my business. Denton at Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw does a good job tuning, and makes great strings.  I would take it there first.

[dfresh96]

GNW is not a friendly place. and is especially rude to new archers.  I know first  hand, and I have heard the stories after sending people there in the past.  Not sure if it was the Doug guy everyone is talking about, but I know the guy didn't seem to care much about my business. Denton at Rock Creek Archery in Enumclaw does a good job tuning, and makes great strings.  I would take it there first.

that was the boat i was in anewbie, who he didnt give the time a day too & I still bought a $100 quiver from him, &I my name is Doug as well.  I have met far too many good dealers to spend my money there again...

[hughjorgan]

I have had nothing but good experience and quality service from Doug at GNW. It sounds like the issue for some folks is not the quality of work he does but his personality.

[WAbowhntr]

 

I have had nothing but good experience and quality service from Doug at GNW. It sounds like the issue for some folks is not the quality of work he does but his personality.