his review is overdue. I have been buying my bikes, parts, and having maintenance done at Sports…read moreLTD for over 20 years. The customer service, quality of work, and selection never leave anything to be desired. They are the first place I suggest anytime someone wants to get into biking or looking for good camping gear. I participated in the Tin Man this year, and if it weren't for Joe and Sports LTD I wouldn't have been able to. Joe and his wife were there bright and early. Since they are a Specialized dealer they just happened to have the exact nut that was missing from tire. This experience is the exact type of service you can expect from Sports LTD.

Joe in bike repairs answered our initial phone call. Knew exactly what the problem was. Told us…read moreto come on over and problem was fixed within a few minutes at a very reasonable fee. We are super happy and grateful

Walked in here having the miniature Bass Pro Stop store. This place is big like a Target store with…read moreall the sporting goods from knives to guns to bows. I haven't been shopping for sporting goods in awhile now so am not current with newer brands and current pricing. So I wanted to compare what I knew, a Cocoon Cotton mummy liner. Was disappointed when I went into the area and was told they only had a single liner which was not a popular brand.

Buying ammunition at this store is an odyssey. I think the ammunition counter guys flunked out of…read morethe DMV for being too slow.

I was flying into Sacramento for a camping trip in Lassen Volcanic National Park for the weekend…read more We didn't want to go the other way for the REI in Sacramento, so I found Hermit's Hut in Redding. Couldn't be a better experience. We spoke to Dan (his name is Dan Geer - aka Danger), who said he would stick around after the store closed so we could get fuel for our camping trip. He couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. He showed us the gear he had on special order, made some recommendations on where to explore in the area, and helped us get our camping fuel long after his store closed. We had an excellent trip thanks to Dan. Highly recommend getting gear here if you're hiking or backpacking in the Lassen/Redding/Shasta area.

Owner was super knowledgeable of camping in the area and helpful in finding what we needed! If we…read morelived closer, we would go here for all our camping needs!

Went looking for a reel for our difficult rod…read more Ran into the most helpful pleasant gentlemen, that knew A LOT about fishing! He dedicated time on helping us with all the questions we had. Everyone actually in the store was helpful more than we're used to here in Los Angeles. I wish I could of got his name but nonetheless he was great.

When I think sporting goods I think hunting, fishing, camping gear etc. Dicks has really just…read morebecome a shoe and clothing store. The fishing, hunting and camping departments keep shrinking more and more all the time. I used to get some great deals, especially during Black Friday. Not anymore. I rarely shop there now I'm

Johnny Rad's is a legendary part of the Redding area skate community. When you shop there, you're…read moresupporting local business rather than some chain. The owner, Eric, is a super cool guy and has been skating forever so he knows his stuff. Whenever I'm back in the area, I always stop in. Johnny Rad's is the only skate shop I'd go to. Period.

Johnny Rads is by far the most authentic skate shop in the area. If you are a real skater, this is…read morethe only place to shop. If you are just starting out and need some good advice from a real skater, talk to the owner! Eric is an awesome person who is always looking to support his customers in any way he can. Don't go to some chain store employing pimple faced know-it-alls, support your community and get quality equipment from THE REAL DEAL!! I have shopped at Johnny Rads since I was a kid, and will continue to support this business for all the right reasons :)

I came here to buy a recreational fishing kayak. The shop had a wide choice of boats on display,…read moreand seeing them in person made choosing one a lot easier. I went with the Crescent CK1. The sales associate helped me load it on the car and showed me how to tie it down properly. Everyone was really friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!

Our scout troop rented 10 kayaks from Headwaters Adventure Company for our recent 50-miler afloat…read moretrip. Bryan and his team went above and beyond to help us with not only the logistics and delivery/pickup but also provided great customer service with gear support when some seats and paddles needed repairs. We had a great experience and would highly recommend Headwaters Adventure Company to anyone who's looking for some fun on the water!

These guys are awesome and this place is a fly fishing institution. If you are interested in fly…read morefishing in the area, do yourself a favor and see them.

I came in here a while back and it was a cool place to check out. I just left and the vibe is…read moretotally different. Just got stared at made to feel..... off. The place is not what it used to be.

Just relocated from the Bay Area and have visited Redding's West Marine Store twice for boating…read moresupplies. On both of my visits, once for inflatable life jackets and once for boat captain chairs, I had the most delightful experience. The store manager Heather, exhibited a high level of marine product knowledge combined with a very professional manner. She guided me with the proper information to purchase the right product with the right level of attributes for my needs. As a 40 year retired submarine and aircraft carrier shipbuilding executive, I can size up people fairly quickly and Heather is an exceptional individual. West Marine is very fortunate to have her as their store manager in Redding, California. ...."Bravo Zulu" Heather! Jack

Very strange and lackluster shopping experience. Lots of merchandise on the floor to be stepped…read moreover while the 2 young cashiers talked drama behind the counter the whole time I was there. I bought what was necessary but will not be back. Odd

What a nice little dive shop, they've been around for over half a century and for good reason…read more These guys really know there stuff! The level of expertise and knowledge here really sets a level of comfort for the customer. The selection of gear is top quality and if they don't have what you want they're more than happy to order it for you with little turn around time. Always making sure to get you the fit and equipment that's right for you not just what they have in stock! I highly recommend anyone interested in diving or just needing to fill some tanks to check this place out. You'll be happy you did

I had a great experience getting my open water scuba diving certification! Chandler spent all…read moreweekend going over skills and explaining scenarios to get me ready for my scuba diving adventures. He was patient with me when I struggled with a few skills and helped me stay calm until I could succeed. He is very thorough and made sure I felt confident and we had fun in the process. I highly recommend this dive shop and Chandler as an instructor!

With no disrespect to Sun, Redding is not Daly City. Our community is driven largely by the nature…read morethat surrounds us. Therefore, the heavy focus on fishing and outdoor sports. That being said let me give kudos where kudos are due...... 5--Star Service ***** I went to Big 5 to look at - and hopefully find - a pair of shoes to replace my very worn Coleman hiking sneakers. There was a clearance sale out in the parking lot, so I spent my first 15-20 minutes trying to find something in my size and try them on. Unfortunately nothing there fit the bill. So I went in... I was greeted by a kind young lady in the footwear department and spent the next hour sending her into the back many times trying to find just the right pair. She (Amanda) was very knowledgeable and friendly. During all this time she engaged most of her customers in small talk while helping them. I felt quite at ease and not rushed. Not once did Amanda show signs of stress, but instead, was patient yet prompt with each customer - even when there were lots of us there at one time. Her knowledge of footwear was shared with me and helped to pinpoint what styles of shoes I should be looking at. With her direction and patience I finally singled-out a pair of New Balance cross trainers (622's) which were surprisingly light as well as supportive. Their comfort was far beyond that of the Asics and the Nike's (which were the lightest of the bunch but did not fit my foot well at all - bummer), and the Dr. Scholl's which were heavy yet gave no upper support. The majority of what I tried on were either too thin or too small though they were stamped in my size. The service there can't be beat. And I'm sure if they don't have what you're looking for, they are more than able to direct you to a store (either locally or regionally) that can assist you. I would like to add that John was very helpful as well. He made it a point to come over and see if I needed any assistance, and he did it with patience and a smile. Do they have THAT in the Bay Area? ( sorry, I couldn't resist )

I took my 4-year-old grandson into your store today to buy soccer shoes, shin guards, socks, and a…read moresoccer ball. We had been shopping for about 20 minutes when he suddenly needed to use the restroom. I was shocked to be told that there is no customer restroom and that I could take my 4-year-old grandson to the gas station down the road. Seriously? He is FOUR YEARS OLD. At that point, I was so upset that I left the store without purchasing a single thing. I will never shop here again. You just lost a customer, and from now on, I'll be taking my business to Dick's instead. I understand that businesses have policies, but refusing a bathroom to a small child and simply telling a paying customer to take him to a gas station is completely unacceptable. The way this was handled was extremely disappointing and left me angry enough to walk out without buying anything.