Go Bananas Watersports

I've been meaning to start exploring Oahu again so I figure, why not start with kayaking at the beach? I've rented kayaks from other places on the island but wanted to check out Go Banana since they've been around for so long- plus they were 10 minutes away from me.After renting a tandem kayak, John helped walk me through the install on my car, as well as how to attach all the gear- paddles, seats, etc. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful, he answered all the questions one could have- I hadn't kayaked in 10 years! The equipment was good quality and held up through the storm we ended up going through (whoops) and we were able to return it that afternoon. Great hours, great prices (really, reasonably priced rental I've seen) and great service. I'd call ahead if you're renting on a long weekend.

Go Bananas! These guys have been in business for a long time. I remember going to the Aiea location 20 years ago when I first needed roof racks on my car. Now I've move to town side and I've again needed racks for a minivan. I actually have a set of racks, but lost the key when storing them. I looked at google and the recommendation was go to REI since they are a Thule distributor. We don't have one here, so I looked who else is a distributor and sure enough Go Bananas. I called them and asked if they could help with a key. They were a little reluctant initially since my racks were 10 years old, but told me to swing by. I google mapped them and found they a dozen or so parking spots in a lot. It was early, so there was no one there. I walked in and was greeted by a lady. She wasn't too sure what I needed because the guy had helped me on the phone and he was busy. She was able to figure it out, I tried the new keys and viola! Racks locks were open and I was able to go surf that day. Price was excellent same as getting a key copied at City Mill or Home Depot. Overall they were there when I needed them the most and accommodating. Highly recommend them for anything water sports related. Even rentals of boards, kayaks and anything else you can think of.

Amazing and reliable customer service, john helped modify racks that I had bought second hand to fit on my car roof. Awesome spot, give them a visit!

A business with over the top Aloha service. I had them do some work on my Kayak and they did it on time in a professional manner. They even, a no extra cost, corrected a couple of item they just thought needed attention. The owner, his daughter and staff were a breath of fresh air.

Absolutely recommend Go Bananas Watersports! We rented a two person kayak for a day to kayak to the Kanehoe Sandbar. For $50, we rented a kayak, sizeable wet bag, two life jackets, two paddles, foam blocks for the car, and all the straps we needed to strap the kayak to the far. John was the BEST and walked us through how to assemble the kayak: how to put the seats on, how to attach the paddles, how to open the compartment, and even a short demo on how to paddle efficiently. He also carefully strapped the kayak to the top of the car and showed us how to do it. He didn't rush through any part of it and made sure we understood each step of the process completely. We took a video of the setup and mount on the car; it was a little tricky figuring out how to strap the kayak on the car ourselves at the waterfront but thanks to John's detailed instructions, we were able to watch the video I took and figure it out. We had a wonderful time kayaking to the Sandbar, all the gear they gave us was fantastic and kept our stuff dry. The straps attaching the paddles to the kayak came in handy. The return process was very fast. We will definitely come back again next time we are in town!

I was bored and decided to stop by and check some roof racks and accessories out... nonetheless... I ended getting my Mini Cooper all suited up. I got most of the bell and whistles and everyone working here is super helpful! They may seem a bit rough, but being in the business industry for more than a decade... I can understand. I've had many positive interactions with everyone working here. I highly recommend shopping here for your adventure needs!

Been coming here for over 20 years with great results. Just purchased a 2024 Toyota Tacoma and there's very few bespoke aftermarket racks and installation services. Thought I'd call Go Bananas and they totally hooked me up! John figured out a solution to install Yakima aero racks in the factory mounting points. No drilling, very reasonable installation fee.

Went to get a recommendation for truck racks - these guys were great... the didn't try to upsell me, they down sold me! Advised me better alternative for less money. Owner John installed my racks too. Need racks? STRONGLY recommend this place!

Service! Products! Customer service! They have everything!!! John the owner is such a great guy, along with Jade. They both give their time, advice for all your questions. It feels like you're talking to a good friend. Can't say it enough, they are your one stop for many things with water and more. Their prices are comparable to even Amazon, so support local businesses and take the drive!

This is my third purchase with them and always a great experience. This time I got surf racks for my husband's truck as a birthday present. The owner and his daughter were very helpful answering aaaaallll my questions. For a very small charge they can also install them for you. It's just in/out Thank you again guys! We'll be back