Performance Archery — Attraction in San Diego

I've read a couple of somewhat negative reviews about Performance Archery. Despite the fact that I really like this place, I can empathize with the negative perceptions. The employees have a bad tendency to overlook customers. They can also be a bit slow. Ladies, it is stocked with testosterone! The pick-up truck, blue collar crowd is well represented and I can understand why anyone outside of that specific demographic might feel intimidated.

However, Performance has good instructors and beautiful equipment. I tend to go shoot during week days so I can avoid most of the manly man crowd. During the week the range is often empty.

I have found the employees to be very helpful. I bought my first Olympic recurve bow 3 days ago and love it. The guy who helped me took the time to set the bow up quite well and had me shoot it for several minutes to see if it was to my liking. It was!

Their range is clean, well lit, and they've got a basket full of finger tabs and arm guards a shooter can try out.

If you want to make a bow purchase or get some one-on-one assistance I would recommend visiting on a week day. You might need to be patient but in my experience it will be rewarded.

Their business model could definitely use some adjustment. I'm not sure the owner realizes the people with the money are precisely those intimidated by the testosterone laden atmosphere: Animal trophies hanging on the wall, macho dudes in camo... Appealing to a more white-collar crowd would boost their revenue, I think. Still, though, the place has great equipment, a terrific range, and good employees. They just need to be more conscious...

These guys are great. Everyone in the shop, Bob, Austin, Craig, and the rest of the fellas are always friendly, helpful, and make sure you leave the shop feeling better and more prepared than when you came in. They'll go out of their way to make sure you're prepared for a trip or a hunt, and will chop it up when you want to talk shop.

Ignore the 1 star reviews. Yes, if you go in at 10AM when they open on a Saturday right before hunting season starts, they are going to be backlogged and busy. They will still do all they can to lend a hand, but if you need them to hold your hand and walk you through with more guidance on a build or technical questions (we have all been there), come in on a weekday during off-peak hours or some time in the first half of the year/early summer before everyone is scrambling to get ready for the season.

When you need it, these guys will make sure you're taken care of regardless of what's going on. Sometimes if I'm in the area I'll wander in just to see what's going on. Support local and buy a shirt or a sticker next time you come in - we are lucky to have a shop that is as well stocked, staffed, and run as...

This is hands down the best Archery shop in all of north county. Not only is the shop itself awesome but the staff are all extremely knowledgeable, very friendly and they really make you feel welcome. I went into Performance not knowing much and when I left I felt like I had a solid knowledge base and I was already looking forward to going back. They have an awesome selection of bows, gear, targets and just about anything you can think of relating to archery. Their prices are extremely competitive, the indoor shooting range they have is clean and well setup and they even have a vending machine so you can get a drink and sit and watch people shoot. They have extremely talented bow technicians who make it a point to make sure everything is personally fit and dialed before you walk out the door and they work with you one on one and answer any/all questions you may have. I can go on and on about the staff, environment, gear and the entire experience but I just recommend you do yourself a favor and experience it for yourself. I guarantee that you will not be...