We rented paddle boards for our recent family vacation on LKN. We had an amazing experience…read more playing on the water together as a family. Aloha delivered and retrieved quality boards and paddles. We will definitely be renting from them again.

There's not a lot of places to kayak on lake normal surprisingly but if you can get a reservation…read moreat aloha it is always a great experience. It's quick and easy. You walk about 20 yards from the parking lot to sign in and then another 30 yards to hop in your kayak and go. Absolutely beautiful spot on the water and you can cruise around as long as you want. So tranquil.

I have never been to Charlotte NC before, and as I did my research on what to do, the US National…read moreWhitewater Center often came up as 1 of 2 must-visit attractions. Not being a real outdoorsy person, and only having whitewater rafted once, I felt the $89 day pass was very reasonable. I arrived at the USNWC at open time, and paid $13 for parking. Once parked, I lined up at the Outfitters center to sign up for activities. It was already busy, so I was probably in line for about 20 minutes to get my spot for whitewater rafting. They make it sound like you can only do whitewater rafting once, but after speaking to my guide, you can only have one reservation at a time. Once you finish you trip, you can immediately sign up again if there are spots. As I was there relatively early, I was schedule for a 10am rafting start, which gave me plenty of time to walk around the check out the area before getting to rafting. My general thoughts: - Whitewater rafting was terrific. It was the main focus of my visit, and completely made my day pass worth it. My guide was fun and informative. The conveyer belt bringing the raft back up was operational while I did it, but later in the day, it looked like the conveyer was out of service, so everyone had to carry the rafts back up, which is quite a bit of extra work. Between the heat and extra carrying, I decided not to go back, otherwise I would have. - The bin storage service made it easy to rent a bin to store my gear. It often had lines, so I would recommend minimize the number of times you need to access it. You can access as many times as you want. - I did the kayaking at the flatwater area. It was a much more relaxing area that you can go at your own-pace. - The ziplines were a bit disappointing, unless you pay extra for the longer lines. The lines that don't require reservations are very short, and frankly, not worth doing unless it's your first time trying it. - Most of the rock climbing areas were closed off, and the few areas open was packed with small children. So I decided not to try it. - Because by late day, it was getting uncomfortably hot, so i decided not to do the rope courses, but they looked pretty good. - Entry to the area is free, so a good number of visitors hang out just to have picnics and watch. Overall, I enjoyed my visit, only because of the whitewater rafting. It's much more affordable then what I could do back at home. The ziplines are good for first timers. Ropes courses looked good, and flatwater activities are nice to move at a more relaxed pace. I can see why it's a popular place.

The U.S. National Whitewater Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a massive 1,300-acre…read morenon-profit outdoor recreation facility and an official U.S. Olympic Training Site. Located along the scenic Catawba River, it stands as the largest multi-sport outdoor adventure center in the world. The Water Features World's Largest Man-Made Whitewater River: Using a massive recirculating pump system holding 12 million gallons of water, the park features two distinct concrete channels providing Class II to IV rapids. Visitors can go whitewater rafting with a guide or tackle the rapids solo via whitewater kayaking or stand-up paddleboarding (SUP). Flatwater Activities: For a calmer pace, the center provides direct access to the adjacent Catawba River for serene flatwater kayaking and paddleboarding. Deep Water Solo: A highly unique 45-foot-high artificial climbing wall with multiple difficulty paths. It features no ropes or harnesses--if you lose your grip, you plunge directly into a 20-foot-deep pool below. Land & Aerial Adventures 40+ Miles of Trails: A massive, interconnected network of single-track trails woven throughout the forested property. It is heavily utilized year-round for mountain biking, trail running, and hiking. Ropes & Ziplines: The park features over 20 different aerial ropes challenge courses, suspension bridges, and multiple ziplines stretching up to 1,500 feet long that glide high over the water canyons. Rock Climbing: A comprehensive climbing center that offers traditional bouldering and top-rope climbing walls. Community Lifestyle & Kids FeaturesWildwoods: A multi-acre, tree-canopied challenge and play area specifically engineered for younger kids and families.Festivals & Yoga: The center acts as a major local social hub, hosting massive seasonal festivals, over 400 yoga practices annually across various lawns, and the popular River Jam live music concert series.

We enjoyed the most lovely afternoon, on board with Captain Brett and Instructor Blake! Not only…read moredid these two professionals bring a sense of expertise and safety, but they were warm, kind and fun! Our group of 4 adults and 4 children (ages 7 - 15), arrived with a diverse ability range to wake and surf. Blake and Brett provided endless encouragement and patience! We could not ask for a better duo to create a fun family vacation memory - and we look forward to our second charter with them, in two days!

Kyle was our captain for a day of wake surfing on Lake Lanier and the entire experience was great…read more The best day of our trip! Boat could not have been nicer and Kyle was on top of everything. He helped coach the kids with their surfing and set us up in perfect, uncrowned coves. Looking forward to next year!

Was looking for a more affordable option to have some fun out on the water but still close to…read moreCharlotte. Never wake surfed in my life and Glen got me up surfing the first time. Had an absolute blast, gorgeous boat, awesome captain, great price, can't beat it.

From the owner: Welcome to Surf N Sup Charters and rentals, your gateway to exploring the magnificent Lake Hickory!…read more WE specialize in wakesurfing, wakeboarding, and watersports. If watersports aren't your thing, we also offer leisure cruises and customizable charters catered to your parties' wants and needs. We provide top of the line equipment, coaching, and a state-of-the-art boat to ensure the highest quality experience. Perfect for families, groups of friends, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties and special events! Contact us to experience your perfect lake day.

I'm writing this review because I dropped my Tahoe/Avalon pontoon off at North Point Watersports…read morefor diagnosis and repair of a fuel delivery problem on JULY 11th 2024, and 4 months later they still haven't repaired the boat. I chose North Point because my boat and motor are under warranty and it may have been an issue that they could complete under warranty. Although I did not purchase my boat from North Point they stated they could do the warranty work as appropriate. As it turns out they said the problem was caused by faulty fuel that they said corrupted the VST on the outboard and would not be covered by warranty which I understand. However, 4 months is way too long to have a boat in any shop for a repair estimated at 4 hours total and no ETA for when they can have it fixed. Given my experience with North Point, I wouldn't be surprised to see a response to this review with more excuses or blame since they haven't taken ownership. Anyone considering purchasing a boat from North Point Watersports may want to consider the ability of this shop to effectively and efficiently provide service support following the sale. 10/22/2024 UPDATE: Today I picked up my boat from North Point still not running after they had it FOUR months. The only way I was able to get to this point was by filing a consumer complaint with the NC DOJ at https://ncdoj.gov/file-a-complaint/consumer-complaint/ Subsequently I dropped it off at another dealer who committed to having it running within two weeks or sooner

My husband and I started our search for a boat in early 2019. Dave and his team at North Point was…read morethe first place we went to look. Dave (the owner) took the time to educate us on pontoons and asked us the right questions to suggest the best boat for our needs. We then visited every pontoon dealer within an hour of our home, just to end up back at North Point. A year later and we can not be happier. The boat itself has been everything we needed for our family. Dave and his team continue to provide great customer service whenever we have questions or need anything. Highly recommend North Point and Avalon Boats. Best quality for the price hands down!

Rented a bike to transport to Mt. Airy, NC to ride the Granite City Greenway. They were most…read moreaccommodating. I had intended to rent an e-bike but they were concerned that my bike rack was not certified to carry the weight of the ebike. They did a search for my rack but could not find it and we agreed we would just rent a regular pedal bike. I appreciate their concern and ability to accommodate my change in bike rentals. Staff is most helpful and very friendly.

I can't say enough about how much fun our family had on our Triad Trolleys ride! Our family…read morerecently booked a trolley ride to transport us to Spencer NC's train museum for the Polar Express experience. We loaded up our whole family of 13, including 5 toddlers and we had a BLAST! The Trolley has been beautifully restored and incredibly comfortable. The owner, Hal, made sure we had a smooth and fun ride, playing Christmas music and making sure we were all having a fun time. He spent time with the kids showing them how different parts of the trolley worked and let them ring the bell. The excitement of riding the trolley honestly was as much fun if not more fun than the actual train ride to follow. We had such a wonderful time that we hired them again to take our family through Tanglewood's festival of lights. I can't imagine us going through the light show in any other way. Hal made sure to point out all of the displays that he knew the kids would enjoy. He also knew a great deal about the history of Tanglewood and shared a ton of interesting facts about how the park has changed over the years. The memories create on both of these rides will be cherished by our entire family and so happy we made the decision to go with Triad Trolleys! If you are looking for a fun way of exploring the Triad area or simply for a fun night out, I cannot begin to recommend enough renting one of their trolleys for your adventure! We will be using their services again and again!

I've shopped here four or five times now and always had a good experience. Always cool floor staff…read more But management must have changed or something because they implemented a really intense return policy. They wouldn't let me return unworn pants because it had been longer than 14 days... Hey dude some of us are busy and that was the first chance I got. If you are that concerned with nickel and diming your customers then I'll make sure my money goes elsewhere

From the owner: Lake Norman's premier source for all your wakesurfing, skating and watersports needs, located only…read morea short drive from Charlotte. Swell Board Shop features the lake's best selection of surfboards, wakeboards, stand-up paddleboards, rentals, long boards, sunglasses, footwear and apparel. Whether you are a beginner or professional, Swell Board Shop has you covered.