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Choosing the right SUP for Spring 2024
Posted on April 14 2024
Whether you paddle board every day, indulge in competitive SUP sports, or are completely new to the world of SUPs, we got you covered. Paddle boarding itself is a great way to take advantage of the surrounding waters, from the lakes to the sound, in the greater Seattle area we...
Downwinding the Puget Sound!
Posted on February 27 2024
Do you ever have feelings that overcome you with excitement out of nowhere? Well, I did late Saturday night. Wind forecasts were changing rapidly, and texts were starting to pour in. Maybe it was the full moon or maybe it was the fact no one had seen that much wind...
How to install your Duotone Quick Release
Posted on January 31 2024
How to Install you Duotone Quick Release Duotone Kiteboarding is on the the Iron Heart VI now but the process of installing or swapping out your quick release, or chicken loop, has stayed relatively the same over the years. Matt walks through the steps at our retail store in Seattle....
Lift E-Foil Demo!
Posted on August 06 2022
DESCRIPTION Have you ever wanted to try an E-Foil but never gotten the chance? Well we have the answer for you! 10 am on Saturday, August 13th we are partnering with Lift Efoils to offer a one of a kind demo session on a variety of Lift Boards. And the...
Choosing the Right SUP- Spring 2021
Posted on February 28 2021
With so many options out there, it can be difficult to know where to start in your search for a SUP, Urban Surf is here to help!
COVID, Crowds, & Cooperation
Posted on November 06 2020
Crowds at surf spots have always been a point of contention in the community. Having to compete for wave time and figuring out how to dodge everyone on the inside can detract from the whole “tune-out-and-connect-with-nature" thing. Hence the heckling and localism common to the sport. These days, crowds are...
Local Shapers at Urban Surf
Posted on August 15 2020
Surfboard shaping is an art that many of us admire or maybe even try out from time to time, but mastering this art is wondrous. The Washington surf scene is and has been exponentially growing not just with surfers, but yes, these wondrous artists we call shapers. Making a table is cool,...
NEW 2021 Duotone Unit Wing Foil
Posted on August 06 2020
The newest and coolest wing is here and available at Urban Surf. Before we dive straight into the present, let's look back on Duotone's wing foil past, starting with the original foil wing: The boom designed OG Foil Wing was a whopper, taking the world by surprise while questions arose...
Our 3 Favorite Spots to SUP (Stand up Paddleboard) in Seattle!
Posted on May 18 2020
Here in Seattle we are lucky enough to be surrounded by water and we wouldn't want it any other way! The more the better, doesn't matter if it's fresh, rough, salt, cold, or brackish bodies of water, we Seattleites don't discriminate and love it as is. Whether you're standup paddle boarding, prone...
Lib Tech Pick Up Stick: A Surfboard for Everyone
Posted on May 02 2020
The work week was long, exhausting, and uneventful, your weekend stops in front of you abruptly and the swells didn’t line up how you’d dreamed all week long at your desk. Maybe some onshore winds and just a couple feet of swell or perhaps its bigger, a solid 6 foot...
Celebrating 35 Years of Urban Surf in Seattle!
Posted on May 01 2020
THANK YOU SEATTLE! In May of 1985, Robin Ogaard first opened our doors in a Westlake Ave location as 'Bavarian Surf'. Over the years we've not only changed locations and our name but have evolved the items we carry to better suit our customers wants and needs.If the walls of Urban Surf could...
The World of Wing Foiling / Wing Surfing in 2020
Posted on April 30 2020
Its a new year for wingsurfing, wingfoiling, winging, or whatever you like to call it and once again the gear around the world and what we carry in Urban Surf is changing and improving! Last year we saw wing foiling take off not just in places like Maui and Hood...
The New 2020 Starboard Waterline: Flatwater Touring at its Finest
Posted on April 04 2020
BRAND NEW IN 2020 is the Starboard Waterline, designed as a specialized flat-water Touring paddle board the Waterline promises the smoothest and most relaxing paddling sensation in conditions up to chin high chop. Not only is the waterline the newest and best flat water SUP of 2020, it consists of various options...
COVID-19 Update: Shop is CLOSED to the Public (online/phone orders only)!
Posted on March 23 2020
Urban Surf will be closed to the public starting Tuesday the 24th. Gov Inslee announced the ‘Stay home, Stay Healthy’ order, closing all non-essential businesses. Although our doors will be closed, our team will continue to work through phone orders and online purchases. Please call us at (206)545-9463 or visit...
COVID-19 Updates at Urban Surf
Posted on March 21 2020
To our valued rippers & shredders, We recognize that in this delicate time of the constantly changing situation of COVID-19 we must ensure the safety of our customers first. As a local brick and mortar store that has been dedicated to catering your needs for 35 years we have...
Sensitive Secret Spots from an Urban Surf Employee
Posted on March 16 2020
Working in one of the few surf shops in Washington, I get questions all the time about different spots. “Where do you even surf in Washington?” “How do I get to ______?” “What does a good forecast look like for ________?” While it’s great to see so many people amped...
Duotone Kiteboarding 2020 Gear is HERE!
Posted on January 28 2020
Upgrade your gear this year with the most durable, efficient, and tested kites around. Pair these wind harnessing designs with the click bar for more power/depower control! The Evo is THE leading all round kite. The greatest freeride formula today. With 3-Struts, a huge wind range, superior stability, precise power...
Start Surfing in Washington with Urban Surf!
Posted on January 05 2020
Since the 1700's (or earlier) people have been riding logs on water washing into shore. Since then, these logs as well as the places we ride them have rapidly grown throughout the world, reaching locations you wouldn't imagine! You could say Washington is one of those places due...
Skate anywhere with Evolve Skateboards now at Urban Surf
Posted on December 25 2019
If you've been on an electric skateboard already you'll know the feeling when that slight thumb pressure on the controller gets those wheels spinning, the wind starts flowing through your hair, and your toes grip through your shoes into the deck under your feet. If you haven't been...
Blackfish Paddles at Urban Surf
Posted on December 01 2019
At Urban Surf we appreciate a well-made, durable, performance standup paddleboard, but a board is nothing without a paddle that replicates its strength, which is why we are thrilled to now stock Blackfish Paddles on our shelves! Blackfish manufactures high quality, hand crafted SUP paddles that look great and guarantee an exceptional paddling experience....
Kiteboard in La Ventana, Baja this winter!
Posted on November 27 2019
Join Urban Surf Kiteboarding and Palapas Ventana in La Ventana this Winter! Head to urbansurfkiteboarding.com or palapasventana.com for more info on how you can kite/learn to kiteboarding in tropical Baja!
To book now or for more information click the link below! palapasventana.com
Learn how to Kiteboard and Kite Washington with Urban Surf and Urban Surf Kiteboarding!
Posted on October 21 2019
Ever dream of soaring through the air, flying above those whose feet are seemingly glued to the ground? Well many of us here at Urban Surf and all around the world do quite often, we call it Kiteboarding! Before take-off, lets breeze through just a bit of history. For centuries, humans...
Duotone goes PLASTIC-FREE with Flexi-Hex
Posted on September 29 2019
EnvironMENTAL! If you didn't love Duotone Kiteboarding before, then you'll only be fighting it harder with the release of their newest, most environmentally friendly surfboard packaging yet! Not only is it fun to say, but Flexi-Hex is a lightweight cardboard packaging system that is completely free of all plastic and foam you normally see...
Stand up Paddleboard (SUP) with us in Seattle, Washington!
Posted on September 22 2019
Hey there! Just the crew here from Urban Surf checking in to remind you that our job is to get you on the water MORE! We know that time (lack of time for some of you) spent on the water can be a crucial factor in our lives in terms of...
GATH Water Helmets now at Urban Surf!
Posted on August 03 2019
Charge harder with some premium cranium protection! GATH creates helmets for water sport athletes who need that extra protection and comfort while they go to the extremes of their sport. Great for foiling, surfing, kiteboarding, windsurfing and many more sports, this is the ultimate helmet that will keep you safe from...
SUMMER SUP SERIES 5/8 THIS WEDNESDAY!
Posted on July 08 2019
And we're back on to our races so get your boards ready to sssssSUP! We really do hope you enjoyed your week rest for the 4th of July, however, we hope you didnt rest too much cause our racers will be ready to bolt at the sound of the horn...
Book E-Foil Demo Lessons with Urban Surf!
Posted on June 30 2019
Book an eFoil lesson with Urban Surf and Lift Foils in Seattle, Washington for an hour and a half of the most incredible feeling of your life! Rates starting at $350 will get you an instruction on how to foil and use the Lift eFoil in a safe and stress-free environment. Our highly experienced Urban...
Race 4/8 - Urban Surf Summer SUP Series
Posted on June 26 2019
Just like that and we're on to race #4! Tonight's long course will consist of a little more twists and our short course will wind around the farther speed buoys and back, making for a blast of a paddle in what looks like very clean conditions. Be sure to check in by...
Race 1/8 Urban Surf Summer SUP Series
Posted on June 03 2019
This Wednesday, June 5th, we will be kicking off our annual Urban Surf Summer Sup Series with a great race for all kinds of paddlers! Be sure to check in by 6:45 PM at Urban Surf, located at 2100 N. Northlake Way (across from Gas Works Park) if you...
Urban Surf's 2019 Summer SUP Series
Posted on May 29 2019
On June 5th, Urban Surf will be kicking off our annual Summer SUP Series, a standup paddle race in Lake Union full of excitement, prizes, friends, and fun on the water! Races begin at 7:15 PM every Wednesday evening but check-in by 6:45 PM to guarantee your spot! Our full race...
Foil with DUOTONE
Posted on May 21 2019
Whether you're already foiling or just looking to get started, look no further than the new 2019 Duotone kite foil products now carried at your local Seattle surf, sup, and kite shop! Click here for more info on the 2019 Duotone Spirit 90 Curve foil and the 2019...
2019 NSP Standup Paddle Boards are IN!
Posted on May 09 2019
Take a stroll through Urban Surf and you'll quickly find the steps to SUPstairs where we have our incredible inventory of surf, yoga, touring, racing, downwind, and cruising standup paddle boards! We are excited to show you our newest NSP additions to this great selection SUPstairs: ...
Onewheel and Electric Skateboards at Urban Surf
Posted on April 19 2019
If you're new to the electric board market or looking to upgrade, you found the right place! Urban Surf carries a healthy supply of Onewheel's, Boosted Boards, and Ex-Way Electric Skateboards in store and online! Onewheel Plus and XR's are both in stock and ready for you...
2019 S.I.C. DOWNWIND, TOURING, AND MORE STANDUP PADDLEBOARDS IN STOCK!
Posted on April 18 2019
Lets hit the water! With warmer, brighter weather just around the corner, we are continuing to bring in a plethora of standup paddle boards so that we can find your perfect SUP! This week, we're excited to reveal this years line of S.I.C. boards in stock and on the floor...
Pro Whip CSC vs Pro Voke CSC from Duotone Kiteboarding
Posted on April 09 2019
Tune into this board review from Matt at Urban Surf to compare and contrast Duotone's 2019 Pro Whip CSC strapless freestyle board from their 2019 Pro Voke CSC strapless freestyle board! Let us help figure out which board is the best one for you and why!
TORQ SURFBOARDS AT URBAN SURF!
Posted on April 05 2019
Urban Surf is excited to announce Torq Surfboards as one of our newest surfboard suppliers! Just 7 years ago, Torq shared their first ever stronger, lighter, game-changing epoxy surfboard to the globe and since then have grown consistently with customers from Hawaii to the Outerbanks, Gold Coast to the Eisbach. Why?...
NEW! Red Paddle Co. 2019 Inflatable Paddleboards!
Posted on April 03 2019
Spring is officially here! and with the spring season Urban Surf is excited to show you our new line of 2019 inflatable standup paddle boards from the top iSUP company in the world, Red Paddle Co! Never been on an iSUP before or hesitant because someone told you they...
BRAND NEW! Lib Tech Funnelator. IN STORE NOW!
Posted on March 26 2019
RELEASE! The all new Funnelator, an ultra high performace groveller from Washington's very own Lib Technologies. Fast, loose, and with a sweet new look Lib Tech took our breath away with the release of this beast. Looking for a new summer board? Something that will paddle into waves easily and...
NEW! Slater Design's Algae Foam Traction Pad & Yulex Leash.
Posted on March 22 2019
Let's get environMENTAL with the coolest grip pad & leash on the market made out of algae biomass harvested from freshwater sources around the world! At Urban Surf we try to be as sustainable as possible and companies like Slater Designs do an even better job making that easier for us. We...
New Kiteboarding Harnesses in stock from Ride Engine 2017-18 Ride Engine ION ON SALE!
Posted on December 22 2018
The 2019 PRIME harness from RIDE ENGINE is in stock at Urban Surf. Perfect for any kiteboarder with interchangeable rope slider or fixed metal hook. Improved durability and function with a redesigned Prime Armor Shell and Non-Slip webbing. Enjoy grande savings on 2017 and 2018 HEX CORE harnesses, while supplies last...
EASY Holiday Gifts for your little Surfer Kiteboarder or Paddler at Urban Surf!
Posted on December 07 2018
Check out Urban Surf's EASY Holiday shopping pages to find Gifts 4 Kiters | Gifts 4 Surfers | Gifts 4 Paddlers all in one place. Fun and useful in-stock items that make thoughtful Holiday Gifts for your water people are just a few clicks away!
Geckobrands Waterproof Bags now at Urban Surf
Posted on November 26 2018
Protect your clothing and valuables from RAIN, SAND, DIRT, WATER and SNOW with Geckobrands Phone Bags, Totes, and Waterproof Backpacks. Geckobrands has what you need and lots to choose from in different sizes from the compact Waterproof Float Phone Dry Bag with Audio Cord and Arm Band up to the...
Extra savings on Select Channel Islands LiB and HaydenShapes at Urban Surf's Black Friday Sale
Posted on November 22 2018
Urban Surf is making room for hot new surfboards coming in 2019 so select sticks from Lib Tech Channel Islands Superbrand and HaydenShapes are marked down as low as we can go! LiB Tech 5'4" Ramp was $699 now $475 LiB Tech 6'0" Ringer was $699 now $475 LiB Tech...
Stewart Surfboards Ripster now at Urban Surf!
Posted on October 30 2018
STEWART SURFBOARDS' RIPSTER - a combo of the 1960's style Tipster and the well rounded Redline 11 models. The Ripster takes the general outline and rocker template from the Redline 11, and steals the rails from the high performance RPM. The wider tail (with extra tail rocker) and single fin is...
New 2019 Starboard Astro Touring inflatable SUPs have arrived - 2018's on SALE!
Posted on October 26 2018
Hard to beat a STARBOARD ASTRO TOURING inflatable standup paddleboard. Available in a Double Chamber Deluxe or lightweight Zen construction - the Astro Touring features bungee tie downs, heat welded seams, a wide tail, and paddle holder for the ultimate in touring iSUPs. The 2019 Astro 12'6 X 30" features...
NEW Slingshot Half Straps are in!
Posted on October 10 2018
New reinforced version of the Slingshot Half Strap now available at Urban Surf!
NEW Xcel Drylock Hooded Fullsuit - you get this!
Posted on September 19 2018
Keep los cajones muy caliente this Winter in your NEW XCEL DRYLOCK HOODED 5/4 FULLSUIT from Urban Surf! A warmer suit = longer surf and kite sessions. Japanese Limestone Neoprene outer and High Pile Celliant Black with Hollow Fiber Chest combine to keep your torso warm, plus Jaquard arms and lower...
Buy Naish Pivot 2019 at Urban Surf
Posted on September 18 2018
New 2019 kiteboarding gear arriving daily from Naish Duotone ION Slingshot Ride Engine and more! Buy the NAISH PIVOT 2019 - crowned Red Bull "King of the Air" at Urban Surf - it's a great choice for flatwater freeride / huge air / foilboarding + nice for the waves good drift...
Duotone 2019 gear for kiteboarding now in stock!
Posted on September 14 2018
Urban Surf welcomes Duotone Kiteboarding! New 2019 kites control bars and kiteboards are arriving daily - including the 2019 Duotone Rebel and Neo, Click | Trust Quad Control Bars, and Entity Footpads. Stay tuned for the arrival of the new Duotone Dice kite and updated Jaime twintip!
Urban Surf welcomes Exway Electric Skateboards!
Posted on August 27 2018
Urban Surf has added another great product to its electric board collection 0 the Exway X1 Electric Skateboard. With a top speed of 25 mph, the X1 is the fastest E-Skate in our fleet. Climb up to 25% grades with dual 1000 watt motors. Have fun doing smokey burnouts around...
