Mountain Sports Texas On-the-Water Center, Mad River Canoes, Necky Kayaks, Dagger Canoes, Kayaks

How long have you been in business?

Since 1971 — 30-plus years in the kayak/canoe business.

Where is Hunt, Texas?

Hunt is 15 minutes west of Kerrville[Interstate-10]; 1 hour from San Antonio, 1½ from Austin, or 4 from Houston/Dallas. Map - or - exact driving directions may be obtained by using the MapBlast icon above.

Catalogs?

Catalog mailings were discontinued when Internet-based catalogs from every manufacturer became readily accessible in the mid-90's. Printed catalogs may be obtained by contacting the manufacturer but it's quicker to use your own printer to print-out the catalog shown on the Internet.

Door-to-door delivery and free weeekends in the Texas Hill Country?

Delivery available anywhere in Texas or come to the Hill Country to pickup your composite hull kayak and stay here on the Guadalupe at any of the picturesque Resorts/Lodges as our guest.

A new boat on the Guadalupe River— a free weekend in the mountains of the beautiful Hill Country...more fun than traffic and going to a metro strip center for your new boat. Get outta' town.

What model canoe/kayak should I buy?"

There is no one single design canoe or kayak that does everything perfectly. A recent magazine survey reported that the average canoeist and/or kayakist owns 3 boats. It is not uncommon for canoe clubs to have 400 members who will own 1400 boats. Texas rivers are a mix of large tumbling rapids and shallow rocky streambeds, so if you plan to own only one canoe, and if low maintanence is your priority, a Royalex® hull would be the best choice. A hull made of Royalex® needs as much maintenance as does a shotput.

Contact 2-3 canoe/kayak dealers, not the "big-box" outdoor equipment chain stores or combo fishing tackle dealers; discuss with them how you intend to use the boat, then buy from the dealer who impressed you the most, not with the price, but rather the length of time they have been in the canoe & kayak business, their knowledge of the canoes & kayaks, and their willingness to spend time with you. For years-n-years to come, this small canoe/kayak shop will also be the same one you can pickup the phone and call or e-mail whenever you just have a quick question. Over the 30yr. lifespan of your boat you'll get far more outta' them in free-stuff than they will make on selling you your first canoe or kayak. Absolutely - positively...be sure they are Factory Certified Repair Centers with on-site repair facilities.

Rentals? Shuttle service?

No.

Used boats & gear?

See Trading Places

Free dues in the Hill Country Paddlers canoe & kayak club

Mountain Sports will pay your annual dues when you join the Hill Country Paddlers canoe & kayak club. Come by the store and fill-out their Membership Application, make a purchase of any dollar amount, and we will mail the form and pay the dues for all first-time members. Club members also receive a 10% discount on all accessories.

What are your hours?

Daily 11 - 5 Saturday 11 - 3 After hours or holiday pickup of purchased boats is EZ...just call.
Winter Hours (Oct—March) abbreviated - call before driving.