Stopped in this morning to purchase a new kayak and it was a great experience. The owner was super knowledgeable and very patient as I asked question after question . The price was also lower then the big box retail, which was a nice surprise. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for quality kayaks or canoes in the Cincinnati area. I cant wait to pick up my 2022 Wilderness Systems kayak!

Owner is very patient and helpful. He will tell you some old but practical kayaking tricks eg. insulation tubes from home depot which works great for me. The owner does not keep an online inventory for accessories so youll need to call him if you need something.

Great prices. It is a small business and much better than dealing with the big chains. The owner knows what he is talking about and will help you out any way he can whether in choosing the right boat for you or kayaking advice.

The people here aresuper nice and very helpful without being overbearing or high pressure. They have a much better selection than what you will find at the big box sporting goods places.

Theyve been there since 99 and Ive been back home from War since 05.... I need to get out more. Anyway, fantastic place!

Prices were excellent and shop keeper was happy to get you taken care of quickly.

Dave was great. Great selection and good prices. Dave listened to our needs and capabilities and provided excellent advice. He didnt try to sell us more than we needed. We got a great deal on kayak and equipment needed to transport and use. I highly recommend this company and Dave!

We drove to D&D Outfitters from Pittsburgh to pick up a kayak, but left with paddles, PFDs and roof rack carriers, all well below MSRP and really worth the drive even if inventory were not an issue. Im glad I didnt look at SUPs or anything else because Im sure I would have left with more stuff.

Great small business with very reasonable prices. Will purchase from them again.

Great prices. Great service.

Great shopping experience and happy to support local business. Prices are very competitive.Lots of knowledge, but not pushy. Willing to pull kayaks down so my wife could sit in several options. That made a huge difference!Lots of accessories, paddles, etc.Don’t buy a kayak or canoe anywhere in the Greater Cinci area before stopping here first.

Great prices and couldnt be friendlier. A+

Love this place they have what you need!

Cant say enough good things about Dave and his wonderful shop!I went there just to be able to check fitment and comfort and then go look for a deal online, you know because the internet. I quickly realized D&D had the best prices and I ended up taking my dream boat home. I will be back many times in the future. I suggest anyone looking to buy go here first!

One of the few places in Cincinnati to buy quality kayak gear not named Bass Pro or Cabelas. Buy local.

I’ve purchased 2 kayaks and 1 canoe from them over the last 10 years. Great place.

Dave knows his stuff! He is very helpful. He carries high quality products.

We just picked up 2 kayaks from D&D Outfitters. I must admit, after reading some of the reviews about the rude owner, I was apprehensive about contacting them. Let me assure you, the gentleman was very nice and knowledgeable. I emailed late Thursday night, he responded by Friday afternoon. I called him to let him know which kayaks i was interested in and by Saturday morning we picked up the kayaks. While we were there, we had some questions concerning roof racks, etc. He took time to look up all the specifications that we needed. He also eagerly answered all of my questions concerning other kayaks that I contemplated purchasing before deciding on the 2 Old Towns. Because of this, I feel that had I called before, he could have helped me through my decision. This place states, No Returns. Research the kayaks and narrow what you can handle and what will fit your needs. This place has the best prices that I could find by far. I searched all surrounding states and all online resources. I will definitely go through D&D Outfitters when purchasing our next kayak, roof rack, etc.

D & D outfitted my wife and I with our first boats. The wide selection and impartial appraisal of our needs was invaluable. I have returned whenever in need of accessories, and the price and availability in this department is excellent as well. I always recommend this shop, and credit them with fueling my intrest in the sport.If you dont see it in their extrondinary showroom... Ask, theres more!

Outstanding customer service from Dave he is extremely knowledgeable and had the best selection Ive ever seen. Dave has everything you could ever want and more for your kayaking and canoe needs on the water.

Great selection with great prices.owner was a nice and very knowledgeable person. Well worth the 1.5 hr drive. Well be back to get my fiance a new kayak next year! Love my new kayak!

I bought my first kayak from D&D back in 2003 and have been doing business with Dave ever since. Ive upgraded my kayaks, added to the fleet with different kinds of kayaks, and have bought most of my paddling gear there. Dave is pleasant, helpful and knowledgeable. Imagine my surprise when I read something online about the rude service! (which is why I finally decided to write a review). That has NEVER been my experience. There are other outfitters in the Cinci / Dayton metropolitan area whose prices and service are not nearly as good and I believe those rumors may be fueled by competitiveness. But enough of that. Definitely check out D&D... you wont be sorry.

Very glad I came across this online and then was able to visit. Hard to find old warehouse but great kayaks and canoes, very good price s. Owner was very helpful with all of my questions

Good service fair prices

Large inventory, great prices and knowledgable staff. Prices were better than what we could find online and in nearby stores. Definitely not a fancy showroom if thats what youre looking. Thank you for helping us pick out our first family canoe!

Great service, great prices, super simple. Purchased a Thule rooftop cargo box on clearance. Called ahead of time and they had it out for me when I arrived. They helped me install on my car and walked me through how everything worked. Will definitely return when the time comes to purchase a kayak.

Dave was great. I was worried a bit because of the other reviews and me knowing nothing about canoes, but Dave really was wonderful. I had an idea of what I wanted he gave me enough but not too many options in my price range and answered all my questions with out seeming bothered. He was really enthusiastic about us coming in and even answered my 8 yr old daughters questions. He carried it out to the truck for us and offered to tie it down. We will definitely buy from him again!

They have good pricing

I couldnt have been happier with the advice and help that we received. There were several people in and out while we were there, but we were able to take our time and get the kayak that my 13 yr old daughter wanted. Dave is a traditionalist in his thoughts about kayaking but that helped. I would recommend calling and going by to check out his inventory. (way more than whats just in the showroom, you just ask if you dont see what you want) We will go back when we get our 2nd child a kayak.

Small shop with a great selection of kayaks. The prices are great, the guy that runs the place is very knowledgeable about kayaks, and he even showed us how to load the kayaks we bought onto the roof rack correctly.

Best place around to purchase a top quality kayak. I would go nowhere else.

Nice shop and very helpful staff. I didnt make a purchase yet, but if I do select their carried brands of kayaks, I will be more than happy to do business with them.

Really helpful and incredible process!

Great kayak inventory. It is true Dave is not the best salesman but if you are patient with him you will get what you want. I went in there a few weeks ago to get some deck rigging loops, he told me he would not have any for two months he then walked away. Like I was going to wait that long for some loops. I had to ask him if he had any Deck Rigging Kits I could buy instead. He found a Harmony Deck Rigging Kit priced lower than any online dealer. So I got what wanted at a better price but it took some work I my end to make the sale for his store.

Small shop. Large selection of kayaks. Super knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!

Dave knows his boats, great place.

Tons of options, knowledgeable owner. Hope I can talk my wife into getting something!

Large selection, lowest price on items I was looking for and accommodating staff.

Terrible - Terrible - Terrible and Rude. Buy somewhere else. My initial experiences with D&D were ok - Ive bought a couple of kayaks, car racks, etc from D&D. My last experience was terrible. I was on the fence about 2 kayaks and was persuaded into buying one over the other. He helped me load it onto the car, and when I got home, I realized that it was too heavy for one person to handle on their own. I immediately called the store, explained the situation and that I would like to bring it back and exchange it for a more expensive kayak. I was told that there are no returns or exchanges. I explained my prior purchase history and my loyalty. He repeated no returns or exchanges and hung up on me! Spend your money somewhere else.

Iffen I was looking for a kayak this place would have gotten a 5 but Im looking for an aluminum canoe

Good local place to buy kayaking equipment.

The guy is a bit anti-social, but he does know alot about kayaks. Thats good with me though because I didnt go there to socialize, I went there for help from a knowledgable person. Thats just what I got. The non-specific hours is strange, but I would rather that than for the higher prices as a result of hireing somebody to work there. The no return policy seemed crappy at first, but I guess you would have to do that. The kayak might not be able to be sold for the same price after somebody used it once.

This is my go-to place for kayaking needs, great prices, easy to deal with!!! 😊

If you do not need hand-holding, ego stroking and you dont care what the shop looks like THEN this is the place to buy.D&D has a very large inventory...what you see in his ugly warehouse location is a tip of the iceberg.You know what? Ugly warehouse is unfair. It is just a big old building loaded with kayaks and canoes. It is not carpeted, it is not even well lit, it does not have piped in muzak, fancy posters, point-of-purchase displays, air conditioning or any of the accoutrements one might encounter at REI etc.So if you know what you want (or have a VERY good idea) than D&D should be on your short list. Not for shopping. You go to D&D to buy. Shop somewhere else. Go to D&D as the prices are shockingly low.Some people find Dave to be ...... grouchy? grumpy? cantankerous? Whatever. Do you plan on taking him out for dinner or home to meet your mom? He is efficient. You get what you see; you will not get charmed or manipulated. You will just get a freakin good price.I called 24 hours ahead of time and confirmed he had the boat I wanted. It was in his inventory but had to be brought in from his other location. Meh so what. He offered me several color choices and he even had a blem version available. I made an appointment, told him I would be there at, roughly, a certain time of day. The kayak was ready. I paid for the boat. He carried it to my trailer. I was in-and-out in under 15 minutes. I didnt need to stand around and jaw with him. I would rather be paddling. Or doing about anything else.The price for my brand new unblemished 2015 Dagger Axis 12? Nearly $200 less than other shops in Cinci, Indiana, Columbus, Dayton, Cleveland, etc. I dunno how he does it. I dont really care. I have purchased two kayaks from him. I taken a friend to the shop and he ended up buying two kayaks. My friend had a really good idea what he wanted for himself and his wife. Dave spent about 5 minutes showing us boats. That was enough. Boats loaded on truck and we left. Other than buying used this is the best place to buy a kayak or canoe.

Come here for the best price.

Really good experience, the owner was very helpful

Great deals and very helpful!

Nice guy tons of boats

Lots of selections I will go back

Great selection & prices

Best customer service.

Dont expect anything but terrible customer service and an owner who likes to watch his customers walk out the door empty handed.