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Second Ascent

Expert Reviews of Second Ascent

Citysearch | Good sports equipment gets another chance with recreation fans who have big ideas, but not so big wallets.

New and used (with emphasis on the used) hiking boots, climbing gear, bike parts, sleeping bags, backpacks, snowboards and skis--as well as whatever your neighbor decided to bring down to the store that day....
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/18/2003
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User Reviews of Second Ascent

Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I still haven't had the bike shop do any work for me, but they are helpful and decent in person. Be patient on the phone even if they seem less than helpful. Once I was told on the phone that pulling…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roy W.

1.0 of 5 stars. I'd been warned by friends about the bike shop staff's attitudes and found out what they meant yesterday. They got all nasty with me just because I wasn't impressed by his friend's flimsy recycled…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James F.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the cheapest places to get your Gore-Tex. Great outdoor store with knowledgeable staff and a good selection of New and Used outdoor clothing and gear. The only thing I don't like about this…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberley D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful alternative to REI for the non-yuppie-budget. Helpful, friendly staff who'll answer all your questions but never pester you to buy anything. The people who work here are genuinely…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ava L.

4.0 of 5 stars. The staff are very knowledgeable and your will find the first hand advise you will need. I bought a pack here for over half off the store price.
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zachary P.

5.0 of 5 stars. so it pretty much rocks. largest selection of climbing shoes i have seen anywhere, and a pretty good selection of everything else you could want. i though the prices were competitive and i actually…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Summer is just around the corner, and you need some gear. Sure you can head over to REI and find what you're looking for, or you can head to Second Ascent in Ballard and find a slightly used version…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ray C.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are 2 outdoor stores in Seattle that I really like, and Second Ascent is one of them. They specialize in nice gear (some gently used, some new) at very reasonable prices; it's obvious that the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Second Ascent is geared more towards the avid climber and/or telemark skier. You should be prepared to deal with some attitude when you walk in. The staff is, without a question, passionate about…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I feel like I'm getting away with something when I shop here. I've always gotten really good deals: a near new backpack for dirt cheap, two for one brand new salomon snowboarding pants on clearance.…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2006
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Second Ascent

Just check out all my posts regarding Second Ascent. This is a down to earth shop in old town Ballar...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Second Ascent is my favorite shop in all of Seattle. I have never walked out empty handed. The staff is awesome. They're gear is hand-picked and prices are very fair. This is a great alternative…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Krissi P.

5.0 of 5 stars. One thing I really look for when I'm buying stuff I don't "need" (like food, music, books, and even places I buy that stuff is scrutinized in the same way) is where I'm buying it from. If I can get…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2006
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Second Ascent - service is awesome!!

You can look at all my posts to see that I am a huge fan of Second Ascent, for many many reasons. Bu...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/25/2006
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If you break it, Aaron will fix it.

Bar none, this is the best bike repair place in Seattle. Aaron and Chad have never steered us wrong ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Laural B.

4.0 of 5 stars. There should be more places like Second Ascent. Consider their business model: They buy gently used outdoor equipement such as tents, backpacks and clothing (not climbing gear) and re-sell them at a…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like not being bothered while I'm browsing just so I don't feel like I'm being pushed to buy, and I wasn't bothered here. I just wanted to check out the camping gear for summer trips and there was…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard L.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's true, at times you can walk around for 15 minutes without anyone bothering you, but in my experience as soon as you ask they're happy to take the time to help you evaluate your needs and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Franklin D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think this a great place to stop before you head to REI. They have a pretty good selection of used clothes (though my stuff gets so beat up I don't buy used very often) and great sale selection…
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Colby S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Loads of outdoor equipment both new and used. Bicycles, climbing gear, camping...you name it they've got it. If you want a top end fleece and don't want to pay $250, you can pick one up second hand…
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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