The staff is not friendly or helpful at all. During my two visits they ignored me when I approached…read morethe counter with items to try on and continued talking with their friends. Plenty of other wind shops in Hood River, I suggest anyone reading this save their time and visit another one. Cheers

Got loaded up with some great used wing foiling gear from the consignment section. Chris and Cruz…read morewere super knowledgeable and awesome people to speak with! Crazy friendly to anybody that walked in the door! Love the atmosphere, people and products!

I've been buying gear from Windance for many years and would highly recommend Windance. Purchased…read morea quiver of kites last year, consigned my old ones, and am headed there now for a new quiver of wings. Oliver has helped me the last few years, and he is very knowable of both kite and wing gear.

Windance is fantastic…read more Great selection of gear, great vibes, the staff is always high-stoke and helpful. Definitely feels like a pillar of the windsport community, and not just in the gorge. The consignment area of the shop is a great amenity, and theyve got a pretty good demo fleet of boards, foils, etc if you want to try something out. Theyve also got the best windsport hardware section with all the different bolts, nuts, doodads etc that i seem to misplace at an alarming cadence. My singular complaint is that whenever im in town my bank account seems to mysteriously drain down... its the weirdest thing

Salvos is a great place to train. Small gym atmosphere with friendly training partners and top…read morenotch coaches. Donny and Erin go out of their way to make sure students are understanding the techniques and applying them properly. I've been training here since 2022 and have been consistently attending classes ever since. Whether you're new or a seasoned practitioner, this is a great spot to be. Come join us! Starting BJJ can feel intimidating but it's so worth it and everyone here is very friendly and chill. We were all the new person on the mat at one point. If you're thinking about training, JUST DO IT!

An excellent place for all levels. Instructors and the participants are very welcoming to make you…read morefeel part of the team. My son and I have been part of Salvos for multiple years. Their website makes it easy for 1 class participation or longer membership.

I've been using Sailworks sails for about 8 years now, and I have to say I've never been happier in…read moremy 30 years of windsurfing. Their easy rigging, combined with great low-end power and smooth handling provide a near-effortless windsurfing experience, important as I grow older!(64) Sailworks service is easily the best in the business as well, and they'll fix ANY sail for you, usually overnight if they have the right material in the loft, which they usually do. When I walked into the loft with a Hucker I had stupidly punched my knee through, Dale took the still-dripping sail from me and started working on it right there! I picked it up the next morning, good as new. Sailworks will definitely be my brand for life.

The folks at the Sailworks loft are extremely helpful. I managed to damage my Retro 6.5 during a…read moresession at the Event site. A few folks at the beach recommended that I speak with Bruce from Sailworks. Coincidentally, Bruce (the owner) and Dale (who is an expert at sale repair) arrived at the site 30 minutes later to test out some new sails. They both kindly took time out of their busy day to assess my sail, tossed it in their van, and had it perfectly repaired for me by the next day! Thanks guys!

I couldn't recomend SA Kitesuef more. We were coming from out of town and Erika reached out and…read morehelped us find the best time to get wind. We did two days of lessons with Dale and they were amazing. He's right in your ear calmly reassuring you how to do everything. The location is so nice to learn in. Tons of thigh to Chest deep water. If anything is going wrong you can just standup. It makes it feel alot safer to learn.

I can't recommend this place enough! Dale, Erika, John B. and Ed are amazing! Their equipment is…read moretop notch and the lessons were the best I've ever had. SAK is such a gem!! Erika also teaches yoga and there is a fun winery above the shop. Everyone is extremely friendly and passionate about kiting, that you can't help but have a great time! I already can't wait to go back.

Behind a deceptively small storefront facade, is a fly fisherman's wonderland. This place has it…read moreall: friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection across price points and fair prices.

I had ordered a Orvis combo from them a couple of years ago as well as flies/ leaders/tools at…read morevarious times. Prices were always great and shipping was fast. I recently ordered a 3wt Redington CT combo with the Big Y standard reel. The combo was delivered in a couple of days. I noticed a problem with the fly line the 1st time I cast it. I emailed them and got a quick response even though it was Labor Day. They emailed me a shipping label to send the reel back. I had the reel back in my hands respooled with new line in less than a week. Great customer service! I've also got to say I'm really impressed with their Big Y Standard reel for the money. The machining is great and it's a really smooth reel that seems to shoot way above its price point.

Just back from an epic 4-day rafting trip on the wild and scenic Rogue River in southern Oregon. We…read morehad the best trip - great weather, delicious food cooked by our guides, fun people, amazing rapids and scenery along the way. I highly recommend this trip with Northwest Rafting Company. Their guides are knowledgeable and know the river. They clearly explain the plan for each rapid and we always felt safe while having FUN! The guides are are kind, funny and helpful. So fun to get to know them during the trip.

We had an incredible week on the River with this a group! By coincidence, my. Issues and I (NOT…read moreexperienced) went with a larger group of VERY experienced kayak and rafting enthusiasts. I was initially worried that we'd be in dangerous waters, so to speak. But, this staff showed a level of professionalism above and beyond! Their skill, their devotion to safety, and their drive to make every day entertaining and fun, was amazing! Big thanks to Daniel, Claire, Michael, Joshua, and Austin! I feel like I have new family!! Simply the BEST!!!

I can't recommend this place highly enough. Super laid back and helpful. Willing to assist with…read moreanything I needed. All around great folks, highly recommended!