Do I need prior experience to rent a foil?

Basic balance on a board and familiarity with SUP or wing foil will speed learning, but motivated beginners can progress with short practice blocks.

How long can I keep the rental?

Rentals are offered in one- to three-day blocks with pickup the day before at noon and drop-off the day after at noon per shop policy.

Will the kit fit in my car?

Most foil components disassemble to fit in standard vehicles; contact Urban Surf ahead of pickup if you need it assembled or disassembled.

Are waivers required?

Yes—riders must be 16 or older and riders under 18 need a parent or guardian signature on the waiver.

What happens if the gear is damaged?

You are responsible for repair costs for damage incurred during use; the shop inspects the kit at pickup and return.

Can I get advice on local conditions?

Yes—Urban Surf staff can advise on wind patterns, ferry traffic, and the best shelter for foiling around Portage Bay and Lake Union.

Urban Surf Foil Rentals: Easy Foiling on Lake Union | Rentals | Water Activities

Urban Surf Foil Rentals at 2100 North Northlake Way put foiling within reach of Seattle paddlers and wind riders. Located on the north shore of Lake Union and steps from the Montlake Cut and Portage Bay, this rental program from Urban Surf gives you the gear and timeline to learn how to fly above freshwater wakes without buying a rig. Pick up the foil kit the day before and return it after your rental window, and you get the most forgiving entry point in city waters: sheltered bays, steady canal fetch, and the wake lines from commuter boats and seaplanes that make predictable mini-swell. The scene includes floating homes, the angular skyline of downtown Seattle to the west, and the industrial grain of the University District waterfront—urban character that doubles as wind and wave playground. Foils here perform differently over glassy freshwater than over ocean swells; boards ride higher once you learn trim and weight distribution. Urban Surf’s program is built around progression. The shop supplies boards, foils, and wings that are selected for stability and forgiving lift; renters handle assembly and basic setup with the hardware included. That makes it a rare local option: a full-gear introduction to foiling that doesn’t require purchase, storage, or a long lesson schedule. Riders aged 16 and up can test multiple configurations across a one- to three-day rental window—perfect for a weekend of experimentation or a longer practice block timed to early-morning light winds. Practical details matter: pickups happen at Urban Surf • 2100 North Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103, where staff will inspect the kit and review care expectations. Late returns may incur fees and renters are responsible for damage, so treat the gear like your own. Waivers are required for under-18 riders. Urban Surf’s team is also an informal forecast station; talk to them about wind patterns, ferry traffic, and the best launch spots on Portage Bay. Why choose this rental instead of a lesson or full purchase? It’s flexible, cost-effective, and ideal for riders who already have basic SUP or windfoil balance and want to accelerate skill development. It’s also a uniquely urban foiling experience—your backdrop is city skyline and seaplane traffic rather than open ocean cliffs. Whether you’re chasing early-season flat-water launches in spring or autumn glass-outs, or pacing incremental progression across a weekend, the Urban Surf foil rental program is a practical gateway to sustained foiling in Seattle’s inland waters. Pack a wetsuit, check tide and ferry schedules, and be ready to trade flat-water confidence for those first, weightless seconds above the surface. If you want tips, ask staff about morning thermals, launch etiquette, local regulations, and sheltered corners that produce cleaner foilable lines. For safer longer flights.