very friendly, helpful employees , I even asked for the manager and complimented him on the store…read moreappearance and neatness of inventory. my observance of the fishing, marine and ammo was straight and neat. I have been in the hunting, fishing, archery, marine etc business for 50 years. had my own store 5 years. went on the road for 30 years, calling on accounts in Va., SC and NC. Worked in a retail chain store 15 years in the hunting and fishing departments. was really impressed with your employees. Help in the store and thru check out. Sincerely, Ralph

I finally got a chance to check out Academy Sports after it opened earlier thus year. The store is…read morelocated in a shopping plaza with a shared parking lot in front. The employees were kind & very helpful. The store is spacious and offers a variety of items such as sports & fitness equipment, socks, shoes, clothing & ammunition. Coupons & rewards program are also available.

Their inventory is very overpriced and they only offer 30% of the lowest price they are able to…read morefind online. You may as well be going to a sports themed pawn shop.

Initially I was alarmed when a trip to the Glenwood PIAS revealed it was closed! No worries,…read morebecause they opened another location much closer to home, over on Falls of Neuse. I was looking for another (heavier) kettlebell as well as some kettlebell workout DVDs. Anytime I need anything related to sports that I don't necessarily want to order from Amazon, I'll go to PIAS first. This is a great alternative to Dick's Sporting Goods, which is more expensive. PIAS doesn't have the clothing and most other apparel that DSG has, but you can't beat the equipment prices in here. At the other location, my sister got football pads for my nephew for half of what she would have paid elsewhere. You can get equipment for baseball, basketball, football, rollerblading, weightlifting, tennis, golf, and other items like treadmills too. Here, I got a 15-lb kettlebell (no DVDs though) and will be back for a pair of new Rollerblades. The guy who runs the place knows an area kettlebell trainer and looked up his number for me on my way out. He also offered to help me with a beginner lesson for rollerblading if I want. He is super-nice and very helpful to customers, as I noted while strolling through the store. Definitely stop here FIRST before you go anywhere else for your sports needs!

I was looking to purchase a new kayak recently, and visited a number of stores. I had the best…read moreretail experience I have had in years in Great Outdoor Provision Co. I was in a few times, looking at the many different models they have on the floor. Each time I was there, someone was there to help me, answer questions, etc. I ended up with a great kayak they even helped me load up. It was such a great experience, I went back and bought a new trailer. Thank you again for the great service , and if you are looking for anything to do with kayaking I suggest you stop here.

Looking for some winter wear for an upcoming trip to Northern Europe, I stopped in to browse and…read moresee what these things are costing these days. Well, it's a little shocking. Prices are high but the product definitely looks to be excellent quality. Outdoor wear, camping wear, tents, sleeping bags, camping equipment, kayaks and more. I'll be pricing elsewhere and will likely end up back here anyway. [Review 11605 overall, 1385 of 2019.]

They were super busy in that time between Thanksgiving and Christmas with the Santa lit up out…read morefront and lots of shoppers. I was mostly here because Cabela's / Bass Pro tolerate overnight parking for RVs in their lot. I didn't find the designated parking area for RVs. Inside, the store was packed. Lots of people shopping and I did check out the men's wear and the firearms. Pistols looked to be priced okay, ammo was medium and there were plenty of bargains for camping gear if you looked carefully. The store is clean, the bathroom was excellent, and it was a pleasant shop. [Review 2447 of 2024 - 3902 in North Carolina - 23459 overall]

Purchased a new gun here today and the associate picked out the "correct" ammo to go with it, we…read morepurchased said ammo because the associate picked it out saying it was the right one, took it to the range same day and it is not the right ammo, confirmed with the staff at the range, it does not work for this gun at all. Now Cabela's is telling us that despite the fact it was THEIR mistake, they will not refund or exchange ammo. So they can scam you out of your money and refuse to correct their mistakes. Apparently their staff at the gun counter don't actually know anything about what they're selling.

NOT impressed with this place! I really hate to leave a negative review anywhere, but this place…read moredeserves it. How is it possible for them to host "major liquidation" and "going out of business" sales for SEVERAL years?? Not only do the sales people make you feel extremely uncomfortable while you're trying to shop, but they don't even honor their discounts on half of the items they sell! I have visited the store quite a few times, each time I've left disappointed. I've interacted with a few different staff members and they're all unapologetically rude. I will be happy to drive farther to a different store, that sells the same items! If this company doesn't go out of business for real, they really need to make some major changes if they expect to keep any customers.

Very very disrespectful and followed me around the store like I was trying to steal and every shirt…read moreI looked at the clerk had something to say to I just felt uncomfortable an left!! THE STORE IS A MESS SO YOU HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO DIG THREW STUFF!! NEVER GO THERE AGAIN

I was highly Unimpressed. Rude staff. Seems to me that a class in customer service or public…read morerelations is needed. Not worth the stop.

owner is unkind and unprofessional. who you are outside of business matters just as much as who you…read moreare during business hours, and the owner doesn't hold back online when he says racist and derogatory things. apparently this is well-known though? when i shared my experience with friends, they essentially said "well, we could've told you that", so my advice is to steer clear. hopefully these behaviors will change in the future, because there's plenty of people like me who are more than willing to support small businesses, but don't feel comfortable supporting someone who fears others down for no reason.

Huge selection of sports team wear and other memorabilia. Jerseys, shirts, hats, socks, signs, even…read morea few miniature mascots in team colors. And yes, they even have local teams here too. Prices looked a little high but if you need a Celtics jacket right now, then this is the spot. [Review 11725 overall, 1507 of 2019.]

Inside the store is clean and organized. Merchandise is positioned in a way that's easy to find…read more There is very little acknowledgment from the staff upon entering the store. I was spoken to and acknowledged the deeper I went in and passed the entrance. I was told someone would help me in the shoe area. I lingered around for a while looking at shoes and I was never assisted. I came home and continued my shopping online.

Walked into the store and the staff was not available, friendly. When researching whether there was…read morea different size in the store the employee said she didn't know if it was there that wasn't sure if it was in another location it just says maybe. Just not a great experience

I was excited to shop there as I've been needed new gear for my kit, drove an hour only to find the…read moreplace closed to walk-in sales.

I ordered an AVS plate carrier and harness and wasn't surprised that it ran slightly too big (This…read moreis more on Crye Precision) however, I sent the ones back that were too big and then ordered a medium size one. I sent an email asking about return info and policy, the redirected me to a page on their website which I followed. HOWEVER, my package with the proper size equipment was shipped but it never arrived. I have emailed them 3 times now asking for clarification as to what can be done to mitigate my loss of $300.00+... it has been 2 weeks and Catherine from Op Tactical has not responded to my emails. Embarrassing for a company I used to use from time to time. Would avoid and go with USPatriot Tactical instead. Better pricing as well.

Very cool store in downtown RAL…read more We stopped in during the day and the staff were all extremely friendly and very helpful. The store has tons of great outdoor gear, Patagonia items, Arcade belts, rugged wear and a great shoe wall in the back. We loved the stickers - some very unique designs! Next time, when we have more time, we'll definitely purchase some items. Great local place right on Hargett, terrific location. We paid to park nearby, $1.25 for an hour. We'll definitely return to shop here!