Riverside Archery

My husband and I went here for the first time and were extremely happy with the service we received. When we got there we were helped right away and they were able to get my bow all set up with the package I wanted while my husband was working with Jason to figure out which bow was best for him. They took the time to teach us proper technique and how to shoot! They even spent time adjusting our sites to make sure they were perfect for us. We were shooting from 20 yards in their in store range and feeling confident. The shop has everything you need, plus employees who are experts in the field that will help make your experience as good as ours was. Plus, they don’t try and pressure you to buy something you won’t need yet! They set you up with the essentials and let you know a good time to add in the extras. We will be going back for all of our hunting supplies. There are shops closer to us, but we will drive the extra 60 miles for quality products and service.

Went here with my wife to get a couple bows and gear, and we’d both never shot compound before going in. We both had a good idea what bows we wanted, and called ahead of time to see if they were in, and when we actually went in they had them. unlike some places that say they do and don’t and try to sell you up. We went in there looking to buy more gear than we walked out with, and the guys said why buy something now that you’ll use and abuse way before hunting season. Come back in later to get it after you’re comfortable. They also didn’t let us walk out with making sure we were sighted properly and had decent form. The next day we went down to a range and we were shooting tight groupings around the bullseye no problem.
Bottom line: smart guys, no pushy sales bull$#&@, and we’re glad we made the drive and will be back

Riverside Archery is located in a convenient spot only a short jaunt away from my place. From the outside the store front looks like any WA run of the mill store, with nothing to fancy for this dreary landscape. Seeing that I had recently taken an interest Archery with my Lady I was more than elated to find a neat place to gear up and garner some Archery knowledge. Anyways, as soon as I stepped foot across the threshold I was immediately impressed by the indoor range they have set up and I even watched a few arrows fly shot by a customers using the range. However, that’s just about where the good impression halts to a dead stop.
About 5 Washingtonians were staring at me like I had 4 heads, until one bold gentleman in plain clothes, sitting down quite comfortably, curtly asked me «Can I help you?», but only after I had said the first «hello». Right there I was hoping this guy didn’t work there. I politely said that I had just taken in interest in Archery and was shopping for a bow for my lady. All he had to add was «Yeah cool, let me know if you need something.» What a gracious offer.
Already disgruntled with Jo schmo I decided to check out what the shop had to offer that could make up for the poor welcome. After walking around for about 5min I spotted a Compound bow and quite obviously took interest. There wasn’t a tag on the bow, a sign for the price or a single employee ready to answer any questions and I wasn’t about to go to «Mr. happy walmart greeter» near the door. Quite frankly I was fed up with Riverside Archery in less then 15min.
They had a wonderful selection, though poorly advertised, and I was quite excited to have a shop close by. Regardless, due to 4 employees walking right past me and not greeting me, or asking me if I had any questions on how best to give them my money I will not be going back to this place. I don’t care much for the hype on their «Local business» status when they can’t even service their locals with any sort of professionalism.
Great way to treat a Veteran guys. Keep up the «good work» and maybe one day I’ll just buy you out and run the shop with a wee bit more enthusiasm for the people willing to pay you for your precious time. I’ll be shopping online from now seeing that the Customer Service is comparable, and informing my co workers and friends not to go here.

Our family has been going here for years because they take such good care of us. Even my 4 year old learned to shoot her bow here! Great family atmosphere.

Awesome family owned. They will take great care of you and keep your bow tuned. Cool 20 yard range too.