Post by: Taco Tule on February 01, 2013, 04:15:04 PM
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
Post by: D-Rock425 on February 01, 2013, 05:36:06 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on February 01, 2013, 05:40:17 PM
Post by: mtbiker on February 02, 2013, 04:59:24 PM
Post by: hughjorgan on February 02, 2013, 05:42:57 PM
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.
Post by: Taco Tule on February 02, 2013, 06:16:08 PM
I'll check them all out and wait for Ryan's reply,
Mark
Post by: mtbiker on February 02, 2013, 07:29:04 PM
Post by: sakoshooter on February 02, 2013, 11:31:08 PM
Post by: WAbowhntr on February 03, 2013, 08:23:10 AM
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.
Post by: dfresh96 on February 03, 2013, 08:36:07 AM
Post by: SniperDanWA on February 03, 2013, 03:30:24 PM
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 :dunno:
Post by: hughjorgan on February 03, 2013, 03:42:25 PM
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.
Post by: dfresh96 on February 03, 2013, 08:15:25 PM
Post by: brocka on February 03, 2013, 08:44:58 PM
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Post by: SniperDanWA on February 03, 2013, 09:21:09 PM
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.
Post by: sakoshooter on February 03, 2013, 09:24:07 PM
Mark
Post by: WAbowhntr on February 04, 2013, 10:56:16 AM
Post by: salmonslayer on February 04, 2013, 11:13:14 AM
Post by: dfresh96 on February 04, 2013, 11:45:32 AM
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...
Post by: hughjorgan on February 04, 2013, 12:17:39 PM
Post by: WAbowhntr on February 04, 2013, 04:47:37 PM
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.
:yeah: