ABOUT US

Your kayak, camping and outdoor adventure gear outfitter. Founded over 20 years ago, ACK is an award winning specialty paddlesports and outdoor adventure retailer based out of the central Texas area. We purchased the Austin, Texas store location back in 2005 and have since opened up stores in San Marcos, San Antonio, Houston, Spring and of course, the Internet. Having started with only 20 kayak/canoe models and 100 accessories, we have expanded to having over 300 kayaks/canoes and over 3,500 accessories (as we type this).

Welcome to ACK

ACK is a brand of Summit Sports, a multi-brand outdoor action sports retailer operating eight eCommerce brands including Skis.com and Snowboards.com and nine brick and mortar locations to serve the needs of those passionate about participating in outdoor recreation. Despite the phenomenal growth, we haven't lost touch with what matters most, you, our customer. The ACK team is and always will be 100% committed to your complete and total satisfaction and we promise to continue offering the type of service, selection and expertise you've come to expect from us. We love to hear from our customers, if you have any questions for us please don't hesitate to ask. While we are tempted to provide our personal email addresses, we ask that you contact us using the Contact Us form.

Kayaks & Canoes

ACK offers a variety of kayaks and canoes by all the major brands including Hobie Kayaks, Wilderness Systems, Ocean Kayak, Native Watercraft, Feel Free Kayaks and many more. Models range from Sit-on-Top and Sit Inside kayaks to pedal powered boats and even trolling motors. Regardless of paddling style, we've got the perfect boat for your next adventure.

Kayak Fishing Gear

ACK is Your Kayak Fishing Gear Headquarters. We offer a huge variety of fishing gear for kayak anglers. Get everything you need to outfit your 'yak whether you're just getting started or a certified pro. There's plenty of fishing equipment to choose from including anchors, coolers, GPS devices, kayak fish finders, mounts, leashes, maps, measuring sticks, outriggers, live wells, and rod holders. Paddle boarding is all the rage these days and at ACK you'll find a full line of quality and multi-use stand up paddle boards fit for surf, flat water and even fishing! Regardless of budget, we've got boards for the beginner and some for our more experienced stand up paddlers. Need SUP accessories and repair parts? We've got those too! Our wide variety of personal flotation devices (PFDs) and life vests are intended to meet your needs. Whether you intend to fish, hit some whitewater rapids, navigate open water in your sea kayak or just enjoy a few hours on the local lake, there's a PFD suited to your needs. Not only that, but it's the law to have one! We even have life jackets made for your pets.