A year later Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear is still our go to for anything archery. We've been coming here pretty consistently for the last year, have taken lessons from Tom, bought our equipment here, met like minded friends and most of all, feeling like we belong. Not only is this a place to practice archery, it's a community. We really appreciate all the staff - Dan, Felix, Will, Tracy, Kelly, Scotty...etc. everyone played a big part of our journey here. Other friendly archers - Chris, Tom, Troy, Ted... who have shared their experience and knowledge with us. (Chris for teaching me so much!) Most of all, owner/mentor/coach Tom, he seriously is the best in the business, so down to earth and treats us like family. I will continue to bring friends here to try archery and continue to support them the best we can. If you're ever interested in archery, RMS is the place to be. Thanks Tom and team!! read more

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I'm updating my review because Tom C. Claims I'm fake and this is google generated. I can tell you what isn't fake! The receipt I'm posting a picture of isn't fake! The $ I spent was absolutely real!! I contacted bowtech directly after my purchase and they confirmed that I should've one hundred percent got the military discount on their black gold sight. I also didn't get any boxes with instructions on one single item I purchased at this place. The lack of care and negligence was pitiful. DO BETTER!!! read more

Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear - Receipt - Sporting Goods Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

I don't write a lot of reviews but these guys deserve all 5 stars. I went in for a compound bow lesson to get some pointers on my form and they were super helpful in diagnosing where I was going wrong and how to fix it. I ended the lesson with a super tight grouping. If you're looking for some advice on form, look no further. read more

Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear - Sporting Goods Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

I stopped by early today with just the intent of checking out the shop. I am from out of town and I have not had the best interactions with my local shop. I got to talking with the guys at the shop and they let me shoot a handful of bows and they not once tried to push me into buying one. My archery knowledge is limited and they didn't make me feel stupid when I was asking questions. I will be making a special trip back out here just buy from this shop! read more

To me, RMS is the absolute pinnacle of archery pro shops in the Denver area and probably all of Colorado. They have an extensive inventory of both traditional and compound archery, conveniently separated into two halves of the store. Their staff is beyond amazing and will help anyone with any and all questions. They will take the time to coach you even without paying for a formal lesson. They have taken me from an archery beginner to at least a strong intermediate archer since i started going there. They have helped me get my arrows and bows perfectly tuned for me. They do NOT push you towards purchases. They will be honest with you and frequently will even tell me that i do not need to purchase something because i already have something good instead of seizing the opportunity for a sale (looking at you, Colton). The staff is amazing. Tom, Dan, Colton, Nick, Scotty, and all the rest are nothing but respectful, laidback, friendly and honest. If you're thinking about trying a new hobby/sport or have been looking for a shop to take care of you, please give RMS a try. If you don't like your experience just let me know and i will punch myself in the face. read more

Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear - Taking a 108 yard shot (and getting it) thanks to all I've learned from RMS. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

As consumers, we all hate it when the company we purchased a product from tells us to deal directly with the manufacturer when we try to return it. That's what you'll get with Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. Fair pricing. Fast shipment. But if there's a problem with the item you've ordered, you'll be on your own. I purchased a lightweight Sitka shirt for $200, and less than 30 days later it's already torn. Maybe I snagged a branch while walking, but I don't recall anything out of the ordinary happening. I just wore the darn shirt like anyone else would. I would expect that a $200 shirt would be a bit tougher than this. In fact, I owned this "exact" shirt for many years and never had a problem. Through the mountains of CO, the tundras of AK, and the bush of TX, I never had a problem. But...like an old pair of socks, after years and years of heavy wear, it was time to replace it. The shirt was so worn you could see through it in spots. The new one (same make, model, and color) lasted one week before tearing along a seam. I asked to return it (less than 3 weeks after purchasing it) and I was told to deal with the manufacturer directly. I've spent several years in retail, and in my opinion, they should have replaced the shirt and reached out to Sitka with a warranty claim. This is just one of many reasons consumers are flocking to "The Big Guys" like Amazon, Cabela's, etc. I love supporting small businesses, but I don't want to be told to deal with the manufacturer when there's a problem. You're the one I gave my money to, not the manufacturer. For this reason, I would steer clear of Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear. UPDATE: Decreased my star rating from 2-stars to 1-star. Make sure to read their reply (below) to my honest and non-demeaning review. They are exactly on par with who I thought they were. Avoid Rocky Mountain Speciality Gear! Response from the owner: I politely pointed this male-Karen towards Sitka because Sitka asks their dealers to have customers contact them directly for warranty issues. Not all manufacturers do that, but Sitka does, so we follow their procedures. Even if you blame any and everybody else for what is clearly your own poor choices, we'll still be polite and let you know what your best options are. If you think that you should be able to ask for a refund in this instance, please take your business elsewhere. The same people who think this way are the ones who will try to publicly hurt your livelihood for a problem that can be fixed in 5 minutes with a needle and thread. And there will always be a problem with these people no matter how well you treat them. Life's too short and money isn't that important. For anybody else reading, we are extremely reasonable with return requests. If you had said "I'm a bonehead and I walked through the brush and tore my shirt, is there anything you can do to help?", we will go above and beyond. But if you come dripping with entitlement and blaming other people, politeness is probably all you're going to get. read more

My wife and I came in on a Sunday as soon as they opened. We had recently taken up archery but had only been renting equipment until now. We came in ready to purchase pretty much everything a beginner would need to be able to go out and start shooting, but after looking around in the shop for about 15 minutes, no one greeted us or asked if we needed assistance. There seemed to be quite a few individuals there that seemed like they work there, but they were just standing around talking amongst themselves. Sure I could have went and asked someone, but we got the feeling that nobody really cared anyway, so we just left. Tom I appreciate the explanation about Sunday. I thought when I was looking for store hours online, that it indicated you were open on Sunday's from noon to five, but must be my mistake, so my apologies for that. Happy to see that you are doing something nice for the community and for those that have suffered with a personal tragedy. My wife and I came into your shop once before during a weekday and spent easily 20 minutes looking around and again no one asked us if they could assist us, so when it happened again on Sunday, I think you can understand why I felt the way I did. We will come by one last time and see how it goes. Thanks read more

The employees here have an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge about all things archery. Kelly patiently took the time to examine a recurve bow I inherited and explain it's function. This seems like the place to go if you're serious about archery. read more

This place has excellent service! I brought in two shun knives to be sharpened. They came out very sharp and even repaired the tip for me. I would definitely come here again! The people are super nice and quality of work was second to none. read more

They are truly the best of the best!!! Tom, Dan, Tracy, and the entire RMSG family are amazing in every way, with their unparalleled knowledge of all things archery and hunting. Their impressive selection of bows and knives is only matched by their exceptional customer service. They take the time to patiently educate everyone if needed, ensuring each person feels confident and well-prepared for their next adventure, whether it's out in the wild or at their in-store archery range. Being at RMSG feels like being part of a family because they are so welcoming, generous with their time, and always willing to help. Whether you're a beginner like me or an experienced hunter, the RMSG team offers unmatched expertise and personalized service. I always recommend them to everyone who asks where to go, and I highly recommend them for all your archery and hunting needs! read more

Top notch all the way around. My son and I shoot here at least once a week. They have the best selection of traditional bows for sale. The knive selection is fantastic. With prices ranging from inexpensive to I need to take out a second mortgage. read more

Felix helped us by answering all of our questions about archery basics including what gear to start out with and proper form. He was incredibly patient and made us feel super excited to get into the sport. We've also previously brought our kitchen knives in for sharpening to RMS Gear and were very impressed. read more

This places deserves more than 5 stars! Came in only having shot a bow once before to inquire about what kind of bow I should start looking into. Left 4 hours later with a bow, all the gear to go with it and lessons at their indoor range. They spent the time showing me the different types of bows and different weights to see which suited me the best. Hands down best experience I've had in a retail setting in a very long time. read more

Took my kitchen and a couple camping knives in to get sharpened, and they did a great job, were ready next day, and were at an affordable price. $1/knife plus $.50 per inch, got all these done for $38. Would highly recommend! read more

Rocky Mountain Specialty Gear - Kitchen knives and camping knives. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Can't be more happy the purchase of my first bow! Really nice, fully stocked archery shop with friendly employees and great customer service. Since I was pretty new to archery, Colton gave me some great instruction & tips and then had me try several bows to see what felt good & worked best for me. When I finally selected a bow, he thoroughly explained the different types/models of rests, sights, arrows, quivers, and releases available. Based on his recommendations, I was able to pick out these components and he got my bow all set up and had me hitting bullseyes at 20 yrds. read more

Great shop. I have visited archery shops all over the world and have yet to find a place that is as deeply involved in the sport of bowhunting and traditional archery. I have shopped here multiple times and taken lessons which all were great. Tom is a standup guy and cares deeply about the sport. read more

RMS Gear is probably the best trad archery shop in the entire Mountain West -- and from experience, the entire West. These people are also highly trained and knowledgeable about compound bows. They taught me how to shoot a trad bow at the ripe age of 68 years. Using their techniques and instructions I have bow-hunted as well as spending many hours shooting paper and 3D targets. They taught me to love the sport of archery. They are passionate, intelligent, and extraordinarily generous with their time, attention to customers and fairness in pricing. I would put this group of professionals up against any other archery shop in the world. They just know what they are doing. Every customer is respected and heard. The Clum family own the store. They are as fine a family as any you could meet. They should have six stars for this shop! read more

Awesome job sharpening our kitchen knives and cleavers. This is my new "go-to" place for sharpening and repairing broken knives. Bravo!!!

Amazing! I have been coming here for almost 5 years and won't to anywhere else. Feels like a family.

Tom is a wonderful coach and all around great guy. We stopped in just looking to purchase a couple of 20# bows on a Saturday when they were short staffed, and Tom, immediately recognizing that we definitely were not experienced, talked us into a quick lesson first and then got us on the appropriate weighted bows, and let us practice for awhile before purchasing. I am so glad we came here. We immediately saw improvement on our shots and felt totally different as soon as Tom started coaching us. We will be back to book a true private lesson and utilize the range. If you are looking to just start out on shooting bows, or are a seasoned hobbyist, you will find great information and friendly staff and community here! read more

Just bought my first bow from these guys, but it was so much more than that. Alex and Jerry patiently took the time to talk with me about all the different options, the pros and cons of different types of bows and anything else I had questions about. Before I decided, Jerry gave me an in depth tutorial with tons of tips on how to use a recurve bow out back in the target range. After about an 1.5 hrs I was worked and had confirmed my suspicion that I would fall in love with archery. I left spending much less than I thought I would on my first bow, but know I'll be back for more toys and upgrades in the near future. Awesome knowledgeable staff, great selection of gear and a top notch shop. Definitely worth the drive from Breckenridge. Thanks RMS read more

I decided that I really want to get into traditional archery and went here based on all the great Yelp reviews, it was a complete waste of a trip. No one greeted me when I walked in and you couldn't tell who was an employee and who was a customer so I didn't even know who to ask for help. Everyone who was presumably an employee just say around talking to their regulars while I wandered for about half an hour and finally left. I was prepared to drop a bunch of money for a full set of gear and lessons but I think it would be better spent at a shop that cares for all their customers and not just the regulars. read more

This is an honest, hard working, small business that focuses on customer service. If you are a recurve or longbow archer, there's no where better to go. They have indoor archery range with targets at 10 and 20 yards. My only caution is that the range can get very busy on the weekends. read more

Just ordered a Tab and some gear. Super happy with everything. The order was processed and here in 2day from (Co to Ca). I love that they sell a field point assortment kit with points from 100-300gr. This is great to let you tune arrows without having to buy a ton of points. or just fool around with foc and spine. The used arrows I got were in nice shape and a nice deal. this shop has a focus and may not be all things to all archers but what they have is very good. You will not buy any junk here. They sell one of the most effective and humane broadheads around... the cutthroat. They are Solid, legit, and for real ( both the shop and the broadhead) I can't wait to visit the shop next time I'm in Co. I would buy from them again in a heartbeat. shipping was fair... more or less what it costs (no handling bs) Side note: I hate when a someone bashes a shop when they have limited experience and don't even know a good shop form a bad one. I see that with other kinds sport specialty shops. If you are new to any sport: shooting, diving, hiking...whatever... Find a club or group to do the sport with or take a class. you don't walk into a shoe store and ask how to be a runner.... Archery is really a bunch of sports ( hunting, 3d, target, backyard, stick, Olympic, selfies, compound...). A ton of shops would have just sold Shawn s a cheap take-down kit that was not really great for anything and called it a day. RMS was trying to get you the right thing and wanted you to talk to the person who was best able to help. My pride and impatience get the best of me at times too... read more

Been a customer for some time and always impressed by the selection passion for archery and knowledge from everyone there. I have had the privilege of taking private lessons from the owner Tom and aside from being one of the most solid people I know, there is no one better at teaching traditional archery. Especially if you are a bowhunter. Can't say enough good things about RMS and their crew! read more

Came in to purchase arrows but had a few questions, spent 20 or so minutes being ignored, left. Pretty baffling experience. Kind of obnoxious that I'll have to drive to commerce city and buy from Bass Pro Shop, but I'm confident that Bass Pro won't reject my business. read more

If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I am so happy with the excellent customer service and the staff is super knowledgeable. For the moment I walked through the door I received undevided attention and left feeling very satisfied. read more

The best archery shop around, especially for traditional archery, all the employees are super helpful and work to make sure you are totally satisfied with your purchase as well as overall shop experience. Their compound side of shop is great as well and has helped me out with anything I have needed there as well. If you are needing anything for archery from equipment to lessons this is the place to go. Tom his family and all the employees are some of the greatest people that I have had to opportunity to get to know and I love to do business with them anytime. read more

Live this shop!! Have the whole family outfitted, always get help when we are there with any question or concern we may have.

This place is FANTASTIC! I cannot say enough positive things about it. The staff is incredibly helpful (thanks Tracy, Tom, Alex and everyone else who's name I can't recall), knowledgeable, and they really take the time to help get you on the right track! They've got a ton of options for all levels! I've been bitten by the archery bug and I'm so happy I've found this place! read more

I don't write many reviews, but sometimes a business goes above and beyond and I feel obliged. Matt at RMS Gear helped me acquire a part on my bow that was impossible to find anywhere else. He ordered it in, and then wouldn't accept payment. The original wasn't even purchased from RMS, but it apparently was replaced as a warranty from the manufacturer (kudos to Bowtech, too). I, unfortunately, live way across town from their shop. Nevertheless, I will make it a point to get there when I can. I was really impressed. read more

On a roadtrip and a buddy and I came in after a day of archery in Fort Collins. He was hooked and wanted a set up for himself. Sensing we were novices they spent over an hour one -on-one testing bows, arrows, swapping arrow tips, and giving training and technique advice as well as storage, maintenance, and all the other information one would need. I basically sat around watching the whole time and felt compelled to give a shout out for such amazing customer service....they ended up staying past closing to make sure my friend was totally set up, happy, and well informed to begin his journey into archery.... Top notch place that treats you like an old friend! Note: Paul helped us. 10/10 employee. read more

An awesome place for an afternoon of archery practice. Lots of friendly folks who are always willing to help and lessons are readily available for a reasonable price. I only started about 4 months ago but I already love the sport and this place is part of the reason read more

I reached out to RMS Gear to schedule a group lesson for a company teambuilding event and we couldn't have asked for better service! They were so flexible to accommodate to our group size, and the scheduling via email was a breeze! Our event was last night and everyone had a fantastic time! Tom, the owner, gave us excellent instruction, was genuinely passionate about the sport -- and him and another knowledgeable instructor worked with each of us to improve our form, and have a great time as well. I will definitely be back on my own -- it's definitely addictive and loads of fun! read more

Amazing bows, knives, and indoor archery range. Well worth the price. If you're looking for expertise on any form of archery, the staff are immensely knowledgeable and friendly, and are always willing to help. Perfect shop, good quality! read more

My roommate and I were looking at bows for the first time. Once we asked for help, the staff not only helped us pick out bows, but they gave us a beginners lesson on stringing, unstringing, and firing the bow to get us off on the right track. They had us fire to get the right kind of arrows for us, corrected firing posture, and the whole time were effective and clear instructors. Knowledgeable staff, clean and organized establishment, and wide variety of gear. read more

My wife and I bought two recurves here. We experienced outstanding sales and customer service. We bought what we needed and there was no attempt to sell us things that we do not yet need. We highly recommend this business with their expert staff. read more

This place is a great place to pick up a bow or even do some bow training as it has a whole bow range in the store. I am not much into bows or cross bows so my knowledge on how well things are done in that area are minimal but from what iv seen in store they do an amazing job. I actually come here to get my blades sharpened and I can say with confidence this is the place to go, the guy that does the blade sharpening is a super nice guy who is very informative on the sharpening process and even went out of his way to educate and show me how he does it with my own blade. I was very impressed with the attitude and the confidence as well as the knowledge this man held because its a good feeling when you finally meet one. Great store, great products and MEGA AMAZING sharpening. read more

You will never find a group of nicer and helpful people. Love this place and they treat you the eighth way. They bend over backwards to make sure you have having a good time and so very helpful. read more

RMSG is a great place. I have bought several bows and knives here and the selection is amazing. Me and my grandson have shot our traditional bows here for a couple of years. Last night I bought my grandson a new compound bow. They set it all up and very patiently showed him how to shoot it. You will feel comfortable and welcomed as soon as you walk in. I can't say enough good things about this place. read more