I needed a heavy duty cockpit cover for my Old Town Loon 100. They had a great selection of covers to choose from, I found the one that worked with my model of kayak. The website was pretty easy to use and had really great descriptions of the products! Shipping was decently quick. All around great experience. The order also includes installation instructions as well as links to YouTube videos on how to install the cover; this was a nice addition. read more

Great company, wonderful people, tons of specialty products for the canoeist and kayaker. What a rare find.

We did a online transaction with Oak Orchard for a tiller to put on a tandem kayak. I liked that they did not assume I knew exactly what I was doing and they asked some pertinent questions to make sure I got the right thing for my boat. It is now on and working well. read more

I ordered my first cockpit cover from Oak Orchard because of price. I've ordered 3 more (as the kayaks follow me home) because of durability and great customer service. Thanks for a great product and outstanding customer service! read more

I ordered 2 kayak cockpit covers and had a wonderful customer experience, beginning to end. 1) it was very easy to find what size cover I needed, 2) each style of cover is very clearly described, 3) shipment arrived very quickly and was packaged well, 4) cover itself feels and looks solid and extremely well made - fits both my kayaks perfectly, 5) the product instructions are so helpful and entertaining! I will be ordering from here again. Thank you! read more

I came all the way from Vermont and I'm glad I did. Todd and Robert were very helpful and knowledgeable; the selection of in-stock canoes and kayaks was awesome; and I came home with the perfect boat for my needs. read more

Wonderful customer service! If they don't have an answer they will find it out. Very very pleased and the quality of their products are top notch! I am a repeat customer and they will always me the first place I will go to. read more

Tl;dr: great advice, would absolutely buy from these guys again --- I live on the other side of the country and am an avid kayaker. I've gotten my kids into it, as well as my girlfriend and her daughter. We now have a mess of kayaks lying around the garage. Before the Seattle winter set in, i needed to sort out canopy covers for all our boats. Some are cheap lake boats, others are good quality near-shore ocean boats. After spending two afternoons trying to find covers, going thru sizing tables on multiple websites, considering buying custom covers, one single quick email exchange with Oak Orchard sorted me. I received clear explanations about which boats needed which types of covers and why. I bought 3 covers and had them shipped to the PNW. There's simply no replacement for friendly expert advice and the folks i exchanged emails with left me confident in my purchases. A few notes on the shipment. 1) Packed with care. It was obvious this wasn't coming from an Amazon DC with a few packets of SealedAir inside. Someone made sure to pack this so it would arrive safely on my end. 2) if your grandfather wrote you instructions, they'd look like the supplemental sheet included in the box. There are WORDS IN CAPITAL LETTERS. There's some underlining. Someone took the time to highlight an import bit in yellow. There are links to YouTube videos. They include their phone number! At least for me, that extra set of instructions was very welcome and the WordPerfect formatting just made it even better. I loved it. To me it showed that they care about my experience, that I'll be successful with the widget i purchased from them. 3) the included brochure! First, lots of things in it I want to buy in the spring. Second, this is what a brochure would look like if I sat down and laid it out in PowerPoint. In 2006. When i say it's epic, I mean that as a compliment. I read it front to back, there was lots of useful information in it, and there's a snapshot of someone's kids loading a canoe on an Dodge pickup from the early 80s. It feels a bit like a Trader Joe's insert, if Trader Joe loved being out on the water. In sum, I had a great experience and would absolutely buy from these folks again. Thrilled that my new 28.8k modem allowed me to find them on Compuserve. Happy 2022 folks. See you on the water. read more

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Made in USA Super Seat is not as sturdy as the retailer claims. Zipper failed after just a few uses and retailer will exchange If I pay to ship it back. If I sold an inferior product and made such bold claims of it being better than the similar foreign made product, I would feel obligated to repair or replace at no additional cost to the consumer. This experience leaves me hesitant to believe any of their bold product claims of superiority. read more

Stopped at the shop a few weeks ago. Mark helped with explaining benefits to different styles of kayaks. Ended up choosing Native FX12 after a few weeks of researching and Marks explanation. Needed something for soloing, camping, fishing. Love the Kayak so far and has already caught a beauty of a fish. They Also helped with getting an easy set up for rooftop carrying. Thanks for the help Oak Orchard Canoe and Kayaks. read more

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I needed a part for my old American Eagle canoe and was helped by Robert (I believe that's what he said) , who was very helpful and knowledgeable, measuring the part to confirm my estimates. He took the order over the phone and it is on its way. By the way, American Eagle Canoe did not respond to two prior requests for information. I thought that they might be out of business. read more

Large selection and knowledgeable staff. Todd gave us some boating tips and advice on a repair. We ended up buying two kayaks a few weeks apart. Prices were competitive read more

Yes, we took on the tremendous task of buying kayaks during a pandemic with all sorts of supply chain issues. Our extensive research showed that the boats we wanted were in high demand for the few available. But, Mark at Oak Orchard made our purchasing experience easy! We purchased two Eddyline Equinox kayaks and gladly drove the 6 hours each way from Reston, VA, to get them. Did you know that if you are committed to buying a boat, Oak Orchard will accept a deposit to hold it just in case you change your mind about the model when you get there and try it out? Oh, and yes, you can "try before you buy." Mind-blown!!! Even in a pandemic, the customer service at Oak Orchard is stellar. Mark provided excellent advice on carriers, so we felt tremendously secure transporting our boats during the road trip. I especially appreciate that while Oak Orchard has a fantastic inventory of paddles, Mark encouraged us to try a range of price points and weights. Ultimately, we settled on the Aqua Bound Tango and couldn't be happier... because when we go out, we stay out. The 23 oz Tango is so worth the price! We paddled the two days immediately following our road trip and loved the Tango's featherweight and efficiency. (And, already we're planning this weekend's trip!) Mark assumed right; if we were buying Eddylines, quality and longevity are essential. With all that we purchased--Eddyline kayaks, Aqua Bound paddles with paddle bags and cockpit covers by Oak Orchard--we more than got our money's worth. Zero regrets, only great paddling ahead. Thanks, Mark! We sincerely appreciate you! read more

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After the owner realized that they had not shipped out the complete kit they righted the wrong and shipped the remaining bottoms at no charge to us ! I really appreciate this business owner taking the time to realize that we had ordered a complete set and making this business transaction right ! I do recommend this business read more

I just needed a new back pad for my Old Town Vapor seat. I came across Oak Orchard via a search. It showed in stock and was exactly what I was looking for, their description of the product was spot on, too. I received it within 3 or 4 days and it fits perfectly. I feel as though I was treated the same way as if I was purchasing a $2500 kayak instead of just a $25 seat back. If I'm ever in the neighborhood, I will definitely check these guys out. read more

Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts - Easy to install, perfect fit. - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Albion, New York

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I can't say enough about this place! My husband and I came in ready to buy, but we had no idea what to really get. We had a ton of questions and thoughts. The moment we arrived we were greeted and handled with care from start to finish. All of our questions were answered, we looked at a ton of boats. It was so great to have someone listen to our wants and fill in what we needed to find the perfect fit for each of us! Not only did we find the perfect kayaks for each of us we got all of our accessories! Even after the purchase we got help loading everything up, the time was taken to even show us tips on how to anchor everything to our truck! Thanks for the awesome boats, and an even better experience! read more

Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Albion, New York

The seat on my Old Town Dirigo 106 broke after 9 years. I went online searching for a replacement. I was happy to find the exact same seat at Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts. I received an email the day after ordering with a confirmation that it was on its way to my Colorado home. It arrived 4 days later with clear and detailed instructions on how to install. It took about an hour to remove the old seat and replace it with the new one. Now I'm back on the water thanks to Oak Orchard. Thank you Todd for your help. read more

This place is nice to buy a kayak from but don't buy your rack from them. I just changed vehicles and found out how much they over charged me for one. Plus, the way they wrote it up it's difficult to try to sell to anyone else. They steer you to everything that is expensive. read more

Knowledgeable staff, great prices and actual humans you can talk to, ask questions, and solve your problems. Oak Orchard does business the old fashioned way - by working to earn your business. I called to inquire about changing the seat height on my canoe and they provided really good info, made suggestions relevant to my situation, and even helped me save $$$. I'll contact them for all my canoe needs. Good people. read more

Rapid response to my query...much patience with my many questions. In the end, the kayak and paddle I purchased were perfect for my needs. They arrived packed in 5 layers of protection...in PERFECY condition. All in all the price was good, the assistance was more than adequate and the shipping great. Now...for it to warm up a bit more and I will ENJOY read more

I bought two canoes at Oak Orchard this summer. It was a lot of fun to visit there. Great inventory to try out, knowledgeable and superb advice and guidance- and they were very patient with me changing my mind some five times! The choices I made were perfect, and the team was incredibly helpful rigging up the boats for safe transport. Since my purchase, I've had a great time with my canoes- and I feel good knowing that I picked the exactly correct boats for my requirements. read more

I ordered a kayak cover for my Elie Shoal 100 Xe. I was royally impressed with the quality and the fit. No other place offered a near perfect fitting well cover for this kayak. Way to go Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak Experts. If I'm ever in the Waterport, NY area, I'll be sure to stop by. read more

Robert is great! Very helpful at selecting kayaks. Took time to install all mounting hardware for 2 boats on my truck and taught me how and where to secure each tie down. I'll be back for a light weight canoe. read more

I found a couple things on their site that I needed for my canoe - a canoe park and stern cart. Both are good quality and they were packed well and arrived in good time. I'll use them again if I need anything else for my canoe or kayak. read more

I purchased the Heavy Duty Cockpit Cover for our Old Town canoe. Communication and shipping was great. Couldn't have asked for a better quality cockpit cover. Very thick and keeps the rain, insects & animals out. A little tricky to put the cover on by myself. It is much easier with 2 people; however, this would be the case with any cockpit cover. Great business and I highly recommend! read more

I bought my first kayak from Oak Orchard in 2001. Because I knew little to nothing about kayaks I went to their location in order to actually try them out. The salesperson was extremely helpful. He helped me try out several boats based on my small size and the type of paddling I planned to do. He also gave me instruction on how to properly enter/exit the boat from a dock. I purchased a kayak, paddle, life jacket, foam pads for transportation and straps. I've never been disappointed in my selection and have paddled many miles. The experience was so good that I've referred several friends with good results for them as well. Yesterday, I had the pleasure of going back to Oak Orchard with my boyfriend, who is a beginner kayaker. We worked with Mark, who answered many questions and helped select and try out 4 different kayaks. My boyfriend purchased a kayak, paddle, cockpit cover, and foam transportation blocks. As always, Oak Orchard provided us with great information, quality products, and an overall excellent buying experience. To be able to spend over an hour working with a salesperson, trying out boats to get the right boat for your size, shape and experience, and having that salesperson answer many, many questions about equipment, is a level of service you won't get in any big box store. Mark even helped us load the boat and tie it down. Don't buy a boat if you haven't tried it on for size and handling. They are all very different. We drove a little over 100 miles to go to Oak Orchard. Based on both of my buying experiences, it's well worth the trip. Thanks Oak Orchard Canoe and Kayak. We'll be back. read more

Untrustworthy company. Steer clear! I made a group reservation for rentals a month in advance. Myself and my wife called 3 separate times to confirm our reservations and get further information. Spoke with the same person each time. (The male owner) The day of the trip comes, we drove all the way from Buffalo with 2 car groups. Arrive, and they are completely closed. I go up to the house and knock on the door, the owner comes to the door and looks at me like I am insane. I said I'm there for the 10:00 reservation. He says he has no such reservation and they aren't doing river rentals because of the amount of recent rain. Besides they don't open until 12pm...um what? We confirmed multiple times!? He had our phone number, and should have called us to cancel if the water levels were a problem. However he never mentioned on numerous phone calls the possibility of a cancellation because of water levels. He was not in the least bit apologetic or helpful. Basically said too bad. Don't give your money to these people. They treated us like we were an inconvenience (even were rude on the phone) rather than paying customers. read more

Every interaction we have had with these people they have been nothing but rude. (We have rented from them 2 times in the past. They were rude each time but it is such a beautiful place, that we decided it was worth dealing with the grumpy owners) We had scheduled and confirmed reservations, drove an 1 1/2, got here and they were closed and said that they weren't doing rentals today and had no record of our reservation. Too bad so sad, they didn't even care! Don't trust this place. Bad customer service. Will never come back. read more

Excellent expertise, service and care at Oak Orchard Canoe Kayak in Waterport from Robert; He knows his canoes as well as paddles and spent quite a bit of time with us as we tested a few canoes. We purchased a We-no-nah Minnesota 2 and the owner Todd personally delivered it to our door. We could not be happier and highly recommend Oak Orchard. read more

I recently purchased a Jackson Riviera SOT Kayak from Oak Orchard and the purchase went flawlessly. I contacted Oak Orchard by phone and spoke with Todd about a specific color that they had in the Jackson Riviera in stock that I could not find anywhere close to where I am located. I live in Tennessee and Oak Orchard was more than happy to have the kayak shipped to me at a small additional charge. I picked the Kayak up in Knoxville, Tennessee and was extremely satisfied about the time and care Oak Orchard took to package my kayak up for shipping. The whole kayak buying experience was A+ and I would definitely purchase again from Oak Orchard. read more

I was disappointed in Oak Orchard. I had a pretty good idea on the style of Kayak I wanted and I was ready to buy. But the sales guy showed me everything in the store EXCEPT for the type of Kayak I was looking for. He took a LONG time showing me canoes which he knew I had no interest in. He also showed me entry level boats and inflatable boats which again he knew I had no interest in. I appreciate introducing me to styles that I wasn't that familiar with, but how about showing me what I asked to see? The other thing that was strange is he didn't seem to know the selling prices of the boats. Some of the models he showed me I saw at places like LLBean and EMS for $50-$100 less. At that point I decided to leave. I suppose if you knew exactly what boat you wanted to buy or had no idea what you wanted just bought whatever they told you was good for you and didn't care too much about the price, this would be good place to buy a boat. But other than that you are better off looking elsewhere. Maybe I just got a dud of a sales guy read more

This place is a gem of a business . There is no place else in the area where it is possible to try a boat before you buy a boat . Knowledgeable Staff . Huge selection . I love this place . Highly recommended read more

I purchased a cockpit cover from Oak Orchard. It was the wrong size. I contacted Oak Orchard Canoe by email and the response was immediate. Their customer service was excellent. I was able to exchange my cover. Todd made sure that I got a cover that fit my kayak. Thank you, Todd. read more

I wanted to make a complex purchase and was unclear what components I needed. The Oak Orchard staffer was knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Their website is great. read more

I purchased a Native Watercraft Slayer 10 from "Todd".. The Kayak was shipped to Texas without issue and received in 4 days. I will say they took the time to package the Kayak in a VERY Professional manner as nothing was damaged. Everything was handled over the internet and the entire process was flawless. read more

The website order was acknoleged quickly, and there was a tracking number for the package on the acknolegement. The package arrived quickly and was very well packed. The spray skirt was top quality, fit exactly right, and worked perfectly. Overall a perfect experience. Nobody does it better. read more

I have been searching for the right Tandem Kayak for over a year and decided on the Necky Manitou II. I researched the best I could locally and on line for this make and decided to call Oak Orchard in New York. I Spoke with Mark from Oak Orchard on a Thursday and was very satisfied with Marks assurance that they had the Kayak I wanted and it could be shipped safely to me in Michigan I ordered it along with 2 paddles. I picked up the kayak on the following Thursday at the Forward air terminal in My area. I have been packaging orders for customers and unpacking supplies from vendors for 30 years and have never seen anything packaged as well as the job done on the kayak. Even the guys at Forward Air were impressed. I've received a lot of damaged freight throughout the years and was a little apprehensive about shipping something as oddly shaped as this. Oak Orchard really means it when they say packaged carefully. Thanks for the great service, everything arrived as I hoped it would in great shape. I can't wait for spring and hope I am as satisfied with my Kayak choice as I am with Mark and Oak Orchard. Bill Koerber read more

DO NOT SUPPORT THIS BUSINESS. THEY ARE RUDE, INSULTING AND ALL AROUND POOR. HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE. Long story short, they may call themselves canoe and kayak experts, but the only thing they are proficient in is poor customer service. We were not greeted or welcomed and treated like we should be the experts while loading the kayaks we wanted to rent. The owner came out and told his employee that we had to take shorter kayaks to fit better on my trailer. He looked at us and hollered that "HIS KAYAKS ARENT GETTING LOADED LIKE THAT"... like its our fault the poor employee was giving us the longer ones. Their biggest thing was to make sure we got the equipment back to them on time, so they could go home. Then, when trying to pay for the rental, the guy at the desk made us wait while he took a 15 minute phone call trying to locate someone elses shipment online. Really!!? Get the guys number and call him back!!!!! Time is ticking! Oh, and the owner came in while the guy was on the phone and told US to keep his dog in the office. We don't work there, worry about your own dang dog. Maybe I should send a bill for dog sitting. They never gave us any pointers or instruction on how to properly use their equipment or keep us safe either. So anyway, determined not to let it ruin our day, we went kayaking. When we returned (on time) with the equipment, another employee started to help us unload. At which time the owner's wife walks by and gives us attitude and a lecture about the mud in the floor of the kayak..... Wait..... You run a kayak rental place. Kayaks get muddy taking them in and out of the water. (You dont need to be an expert to know this). I asked if they thought we should have a hose in my truck to wash them out? Maybe I should have taken them home first? But then they wouldnt have been able to close on time and charge me a late fee. She said that next time they will charge us to clean them out. I told her that there will be no next time. They didnt have a hose available for us to clean them out ourselves either, they just want to charge you more. And besides, I should charge THEM for having to clean out the birds nest and broken robin eggs and yolks all over the bottom of them when we picked them up. Pretty nasty for being so concerned about cleanliness..... Anyway, this place is WAY over priced and will ruin your day if you go there... Tell everybody you know, save your hard earned cash for a different business. STAY AWAY FROM OAK ORCHARD CANOE AND KAYAK..... the "experts"..... read more

In looking for a touring kayak, I opted to make every effort to support a local business. Their prices on actual boats is relatively the same as what you can find on line (most of the time, an on line purchase also provides free shipping). The last thing I found at Oak Orchard Canoe & Kayak "Experts" was a good experience. My test drive day was great! Had a really nice salesmen who listened and took the time to get me comfortable with the purchase. Returning a week later, the same salesmen was not available and boy, what a drawback that was. I ended up with a high pressure know it all sales guy who clearly had only one objective in mind - how much I was willing to spend and when. On multiple occasions, it was made very clear that my thoughts on what equipment I was in the market for or had access to were substandard - I didn't know what I was talking about even though I was the one who was going to be using this stuff. The only thing this place has in mind is gouging customers. I wouldn't go so far as to say, DO NOT shop here, but I say, go here only for a test drive. Boats, vests, paddles and car equipment are found elsewhere for equal quality, cost less and with far less attitude. read more