I am SO glad I dragged my butt into Sturtevants in Bellevue today instead of just clicking "buy…read morenow" on some sketchy website! Sophie basically performed a full-binding exorcism on my indecision. I walked in mumbling something like "uhh I ride kinda switch and sometimes hit side hits but also like buttering around," and within five minutes she had narrowed my choices from "all of them" to "these exact three that I won't hate by February." Her product knowledge is scarily good like if bindings had a trivia night, Sophie would win a free lifetime supply and then give half away because she's just that nice. I walked out with premium bindings for less than the "discount" price I was about to pay online (before shipping, tax, and the inevitable regret). 10/10, five stars, two thumbs up, would let Sophie pick my bindings again in a heartbeat. Sturtevants Bellevue, you absolute legends

Great place to get gear worked on…read more Knowledgeable and qualified. Great job getting it done on time. I am looking forward to using it.

I rarely go to outdoor goods stores as I would rather buy online for better pricing and selection…read more I do like how the REI in Bellevue is massive, but most of the items are not priced to sell and I could probably find a better price elsewhere. However, I do like the convenience of shopping in store when I need something right away. I will say the parking lot of the Bellevue store always makes me jittery when going there because the spaces are tight or awkwardly designed. Not to mention the amount of cars circling the parking lot makes me concerned about fender benders, which leads me to avoid it if I can.

Very helpful staff, as a person who just came for waterproof shoes and doesn't do much else…read moreoutdoorsy stuff. They're very patient and willing to help/walk through discuss needs. Came with someone who wanted climbing shoes and was somewhat disappointed they didn't have a mini test climbing wall like they have the test mountain thing. The parking is a bit of a struggle, I've always gotten a spot eventually but it might be easier to park in the garage and walk over instead.

This was my first time here and I'm so glad I choose this place. I needed to get my new skiis and…read moreboots fitted for an upcoming ski trip. The owner not only did the alignment for free, he also walked me through how to do it step by step so that if it ever came out of alignment, then I could fix it myself. That was really appreciated! He was also able to do the wax and sharpen the same day as they were closed the next day, and my flight was the day after that. Great service!

Very personable and helpful team there. I rented skis twice from them for 1 day each. First time…read moreaccount setup was easy. I was in and out in 30 minutes. Next time, they had my info on file and it was maybe 5 minutes. Plus they gave me some nearly brand new skis and boots. Will definitely use them again and recommend!

I have to say what a great collection of staff you have there. Everyone is so friendly, helpful and…read moreseemingly extremely knowledgeable about the business. I've watched them work and they are always busy, friendly with each other and helpful to their fellow employees. I have nothing but good things to say about Venny, Will, Dana, Abby, Thane and others. It's just a pleasure doing business with Edge and Spoke.

Great mechanics, they work on my 25 year old bike without rolling their eyes, which happened at…read moreanother Redmond bike shop that shall remain nameless. Quality work, but plan ahead they can be busy during nicer months. Prices for service are comparable to what I've paid elsewhere. I can't comment on their bikes for sale as I mentioned above, I have an old bike I'm happy with.

Ryan switched my fly reels from left to right retrieve at no charge. GREAT customer service. Nice…read morefolks. Well stocked store. Highly recommend

I know that some folks think fly fishing is some snooty way to fish that's populated by a bunch of…read moresnooty folks. Furthest thing from the truth. Just visit The Avid Angler. These guys are the nicest bunch of fly fishing nerds you'll ever meet who deliver too notch customer service. They are curious and passionate about what they do and want to share the best of what they know. I was in there the other day to buy some flies that I didn't have time to tie and materials for making a sand lance pattern. Jake (? Andy? I suck at names...) was so helpful and knowledgeable helping me find what I needed. He brought to bear what insects he knew were active where I was going to fish, as well as the nuances of sand lance colors, so I could make the best choices in tying materials and how to tie the pattern. We even geeked out talking about my using feathers from my hens for tying materials. What fun! Hats off to shop owner, Ryan Smith, and Team Avid. Every time I've gone to shop there, I've been blown-away pleased at the kindness, generosity, knowledge, humor, sincerity, and patience of the people working there. No machismo. Just real people.

Large selection of general outdoor & shooting supplies with helpful & knowledgable staff…read more Some deals to be had between their warehouse type pricing and member discount. Parent company Sportco is supportive of community & local non-profit orgs.

The OG's at the fishing counter and super helpful with my son who i had go up to them and as what…read morehe should get and what they suggested and do it for himself. Huge selection good prices veteran friendly!

My cousin reintroduced me to stand up paddle boarding last summer! My first experience was at the…read moreShilshole Bay Marina in Ballard and that was not the greatest experience. So after last summer I started looking for my own inflatable stand up paddle board. I was skeptical with the ones on amazon/Costco/Dick's/ etc. It was either put down at least $1k for a good one (paddle sold separately for $100 and up) or take your chance on a lower quality one. While searching letgo, I searched for a inflatable SUP and saw Parker Paddle Sports ad for their SUP. I checked out their website for more information. They are based here in Kirkland, that was a sign for me as I always try to support local. The SUP kit comes with a air pump, repair kit in a bright orange waterproof container, paddle with adjustable height, bottom fin for steering that snaps in on the bottom. Tim, the owner, greeted me outside his home. He had inflated a board for demonstration. He showed me how to inflate and deflate the board. Went through all the components that came with the bundle and explained how the boards were structured. I inflated mine at a near by park and it was super easy to inflate (under 10 for me, I get distracted easy). It's a bit heavy at around 20lbs with everything in the backpack. What's keeping me from giving 5 stars is I'm bummed about the backpack and lack of leash. The backpack kinda feels cheap and I hope that it will hold up with the use I will be putting it through. There is a leash connector on the board and I wish a leash came with it to be a complete beginners SUP. I'm a huge fan of Parker Paddle Sports. I can't wait to pursue family and friends to join me and send them here to get their own board!

100% everything. High quality, easy to use and great board for the price…read more Our family could not be happier with this board. Husband, dogs and myself are all having a great summer out on the water. Highly recommend.

Evo Seattle is my home store, and honestly, I'm just so grateful they're here. I've bought two sets…read moreof skis, two pairs of boots, and way too much outerwear and base layers here over the years, so I've spent a lot of time in the shop. The selection is huge, but it's really the people that keep me coming back. The shop team is awesome and they actually listen. If something isn't feeling right with your gear, they're super open to feedback and want to make it right. Matt, the shop manager, is the man. He's incredibly knowledgeable, responsive, and easy to work with. It makes a huge difference going into a season knowing your gear was handled by people who care. I also have to give a massive shoutout to Caesar, who helped me with a boot fit recently. I can't say enough good things about him. He sat there and listened to every single complaint I had about my old boots and didn't stop until we found the perfect pair. We tried on at least four different sets, and he was so patient through the whole process. What I appreciated most was how honest he was about the tradeoffs between different fits. He explained exactly what I should be looking for and how to adjust them on the fly. He moved me from a "beginner" comfort fit into a performance boot that feels worlds better on the snow. I really hope he's still there when I'm ready for my next pair, but honestly, with how good he is, he'll probably be running the company by then. Whether you're just starting out or you've been skiing for years, go to Evo. They have the perfect mix of being approachable but also knowing exactly what they're talking about.

Service is on point, the people here don't mess around, every interaction feels like they are…read morewilling to drop everything to take care of you, and that alone makes the experience amazing. Sure they have a awesome selection of ski related things, and we did just get new boots here, and rentals for the kiddo, and all that on top of the value, prices were great and while not the cheapest, if you actually go take your gear up even just a few times, it's honestly one of the best offers in the area. So, you need worry, the experts are here.

Stopped by to check out the shoes. They didn't have what I needed at the time, but they do offer a…read morevariety of sports products. There was plenty of parking out front, and the staff was approachable and friendly.

Bad customer experience with the bike repair service at the Bellevue DICK'S Sporting Goods store…read more I bought a bike for my son from Dick's store along with a 3-year protection plan that includes repairs and tune-ups. I dropped off the bike on May 7, 2026 for a simple flat tire repair in the Bellevue store, and even after more than 16 days, the repair is still not completed. My son has missed riding with his friends during some of the few sunny days we get here in Redmond, WA. For over 14 days, the store kept saying they were waiting for a tire tube from the manufacturer. Then, 2 days ago, the store representative said their purchase order shows "complete," but they still have not received the tire tube. The only options provided were: 1. Continue waiting with no estimated completion date, or 2. Take the bike back unrepaired. I also contacted customer service and requested escalation to the store manager. Unfortunately, the store manager never spoke to me directly and instead had another employee repeat the same automated responses without providing any real resolution. Very disappointing experience, especially after purchasing the protection plan expecting reliable service and support.

Most outdoor gear manufacturers offer only unisex glove sizing anymore, making it very difficult to…read morereplace my lost men's XL fleece gloves. I am an old woman with crippled arthritic hands that don' t fit into unisex gloves. Only bandanas and adjustable baseball caps should be unisex! I spent many many hours calling stores and shopping on line. Finally, when I isited Mtn Gear near U Village, the owner pulled out a pair of lightweight Black Diamond gloves that fit my hands perfectly! I was delighted and will be back again.

This shop has a really cool take on outdoor gear!…read more So most everything in the shop you can BUY, DEMO, or RENT. The prices for the rent and demo items seemed totally reasonable, and if you like the item after you demo, they just put that towards your purchase. One thing I noticed as well is they are clearly carrying high-quality items and nothing less. Brands like: NEMO, Black Diamond, Jetboil, Helly Hansen, etc. Friendly and no pressure staff too!