Post by: Muleyslyr on March 23, 2007, 10:36:26 AM
Although I did buy my bow a coupla' years ago from Rainier Archery in Puyallup. Also a decent shop, just too dang far for me to go. ;)
So where do you guys go??
Post by: sisu on March 23, 2007, 05:52:56 PM
Post by: bearbait on March 24, 2007, 08:11:46 AM
Post by: Ironhead on March 25, 2007, 08:17:58 AM
Post by: Dub on March 26, 2007, 08:23:46 PM
Post by: boneaddict on March 27, 2007, 07:09:09 AM
Post by: Choclab on April 01, 2007, 09:35:46 PM
SISU.........Is Stan Remington still running his shop Whitetail Plus in Deerpark?
Post by: sisu on April 02, 2007, 08:12:29 PM
Have you tried AS&J archery? Seems like a pretty decent shop.I haven't seen a archery shop in Deer Park but then it might be hidden on some by way.
SISU.........Is Stan Remington still running his shop Whitetail Plus in Deerpark?
Do you know who owns the shop on 395 with the LARGE arrows stuck in the ground.(telephone poles from the looks of them) I have to stop there some day.
Post by: Choclab on April 02, 2007, 08:39:24 PM
Post by: nw_bowhunter on April 11, 2007, 02:43:29 PM
Post by: WACATHUNTER on April 13, 2007, 08:07:31 PM
WACAT
Post by: billythekidrock on April 14, 2007, 06:26:14 AM
Post by: bowhuntin on May 21, 2007, 08:41:58 PM
Post by: MichaelJ on May 22, 2007, 10:55:14 AM
Any good shops in the Wenatchee Area? I have been to hooked on toys, are there any better options out there?
WACAT
X2!?
Post by: General Disarray on May 25, 2007, 06:41:35 AM
Post by: Dan/WA on June 03, 2007, 09:36:54 AM
Kodiak Archery, which has already been mentioned. Tony is a fantastic guy to deal with. His prices are reasonable and the staff is very knowledgable.
SVA (Spokane Valley Archery) is probably my least favorite shop. Unless you're in there dropping a grand, the employees don't care to give you the time of day.
We've also go the shop in Sportsman's Warehouse, where I currently work. Despite claims that chain stores don't employ knowledgable staff, well, whatever. ;)
Bear, I wouldn't cross your fingers for any kind of realy archery techs at Cabelas. Its our understanding that they will in fact have an archery department, but they won't have a range or a service area for archery equipment. They can sell you the bows, put your accessories on them, cut your arrows, but they won't be able to paper tune your bow when you buy it or do any real tuning up.
Post by: Dan/WA on June 03, 2007, 07:27:42 PM
Post by: boneaddict on June 04, 2007, 06:07:57 AM
Post by: bearbait on June 04, 2007, 08:10:48 AM
Post by: pacyew on June 06, 2007, 06:59:38 PM
At the moment here on the east side of King County, that is Bellevue, Redmond, Issaquah, Snoqualmie, etc., even with all of the sportsmen living here, we have no archery shops. And we've just lost one of our best area gun shops to the DOT for a traffic circle.
East King Co. has a good economy, with lots of folks with good incomes, but also relatively high taxes and and cost of living. If any of you souls out there have the desire to open a fine general archery shop or gun shop, check out East King County. There's a big vacancy.
Post by: bearmanric on June 06, 2007, 08:48:48 PM
Post by: pacyew on June 07, 2007, 06:53:55 AM
Post by: boneaddict on June 07, 2007, 09:07:22 AM
Post by: bullelk1 on June 09, 2007, 11:25:17 AM
Post by: billythekidrock on June 10, 2007, 07:44:18 AM
I have been going to Fletch Setter Archery in Rainier. Sort of out in the sticks but gonna move into Rainier eventually. Great service!
Can you tell us a little more about them? What are their hours?
I think one of the co-owners is the son of an old friend.
Post by: bobcat on June 10, 2007, 08:38:38 PM
http://www.wsaahistory.com/Archery_House.html
Post by: billythekidrock on June 11, 2007, 06:04:38 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 11, 2007, 08:50:23 AM
It has been a few years since I've been there and I think they may have moved. Doing an internet search I'm coming up with them being at Yard Birds, and in another location on Keasling Road outside of Chehalis. They were on Jackson Highway when I was going there. So now I'm unsure of where they are, or if they have more than one location. :dunno:
Post by: callthewild on June 13, 2007, 09:28:36 AM
the archery house is just off of I-5 about 1-2 miles down 12 towards morton.
Post by: bobcat on June 13, 2007, 10:07:23 AM
bobcat
the archery house is just off of I-5 about 1-2 miles down 12 towards morton.
OK, thanks. So that would be the Keasling Road location, I believe.
Post by: callthewild on June 13, 2007, 10:30:52 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 13, 2007, 10:33:55 AM
Post by: callthewild on June 13, 2007, 10:37:43 AM
Post by: Dick Cress on July 22, 2007, 05:36:54 PM
Post by: rewent12003 on July 29, 2007, 01:47:35 PM
Post by: elkhuntingcouple on August 06, 2007, 10:11:03 PM
Post by: saylean on August 06, 2007, 10:58:06 PM
Riverside Archery in Mt. Vernon, WA. Gary is a long time friend and a TRUE PRO.
thats where me and my family go...good guys all around whether your a pro or a newb...
Post by: Buckrub on August 14, 2007, 06:48:06 AM
Post by: bearbait on August 14, 2007, 08:50:52 AM
Post by: jamie on October 13, 2007, 10:47:44 PM
Post by: bullcanyon on October 24, 2007, 12:10:36 PM
I will let only one guy touch my bow. That's KC at the sportsmans in federal way. That kid is good. I don't know how he is with people that aren't real savy in archery, but he sure did good by me and my buddies. I live up by mt rainier. So I have to drive a long ways to get to his store. Obviously I drive by several other shops along the way that won't get my business.
The only shop that I haven't tried that I might is Dougs shop on shaw road. I work with his shop techs son. I might give him a shot. Being much closer. It would be nice to have a back up plan. I have talked with Jamie from Olympic and he sounds like he would be a good guy to let work on a bow. I personally haven't been there, but one buddy bought a bow there last year and his work looked pretty good. His bow shoots great as well.
I'm not going to say that some of the other shops around the area could of hired a guy that cares about the customer, but I just haven't seen it yet.
If you guys run across a shop that is worth a darn. Please share.
Post by: runningboard on October 24, 2007, 11:21:55 PM
Is Stan Remington still running his shop Whitetail Plus in Deerpark?Bought my Darton bow from him, he's always treated me good. Address is S. 506 Main Street Deer Park. (509) 276-5180
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Bear, I wouldn't cross your fingers for any kind of realy archery techs at Cabelas. Its our understanding that they will in fact have an archery department, but they won't have a range or a service area for archery equipment.Just saw the Cabela's being reported on the news here in Spokane and they said they plan to open November 9th and one part of the coverage was about their indoor range and shop.
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on October 25, 2007, 06:11:10 AM
I would second Dick Cress's nomination.
Post by: spin05 on October 26, 2007, 05:00:08 AM
Post by: Intruder on October 26, 2007, 11:23:22 AM
There's a shop near Spokane (in Deer Park) that supposed to be pretty good. I for the life of me can't remember the name. I have some buddies who live on the N. side of Spokane that swear by the place though.
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SVA (Spokane Valley Archery) is probably my least favorite shop. Unless you're in there dropping a grand, the employees don't care to give you the time of dayWhile there is some truth to this I also know that the some of the best bow hunters in Spokane and N. Idaho think very highly of these guys. If you're a total neophyte going in there in mid August and wan to shoot the *censored* about all the bows under 300 bucks they probably are going to be less than welcoming. However, what they lack in personal care they generally make of for in expertise, selection, services offered, and amenities.... like an indoor range, outdoor range, and full 3D course.
Post by: Hunting Cowboy on October 26, 2007, 04:59:18 PM
Does the same 2 old 70+ year old people own that riverside archery?????
No. Different owners. Gary bought the business a few years ago.
Post by: coonhound on December 09, 2007, 04:50:03 PM
I do however miss the BS sessions at the local shops but when it comes to quality work most of my experience with the owners has been just that BS.
Coon
Post by: grandpawrichard on December 09, 2007, 09:36:44 PM
I go to riverside archery in mount vernon.
Gary and his wife at Riverside Archery are Fantastic People! I highly respect them and I send a lot of people to them! :rockin:
Most of my equipment comes directly from Manufacturers. :) I field test for quite a few companies. :) I have my own archery shop in my yard that is fully equipped to work on virtually any bow made, including crossbows. :o
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Dick