Xcel IconX 5/4 Wetsuit Rental — Warm, Durable Gear for Seattle Water Sports

Urban Surf's Xcel Icon 5/4 — 6 is the wetsuit that turns Seattle's cool, glassy days on Lake Union and the nearby Ship Canal into full-day water access. Based at Urban Surf • 2100 North Northlake Way Seattle, WA 98103, the suit is offered as a 1–3 day rental that balances warmth, durability and ease-of-use for surfers, kiters, foilers and open-water swimmers. Designed with a 5mm torso and chest and 4mm in the arms and legs, the IconX holds heat where you need it and lets your limbs move freely. Its back-zip entry and glued and blind-stitched seams keep water intrusion low while allowing quick on/off at the shop before a dawn paddle. Reinforced Duraflex knee pads stand up to repeated sessions on hardboards and long reef approaches; Xcel’s Engineered Fit shapes the suit to your body so it doesn’t sag after hours in the water. Rentals come with a flexible pickup policy: you can collect your suit the day before at noon and return it the day after at noon—handy for early launches or multiday sessions. Wetsuit boots, gloves and a hood are available for an added fee, and a wetsuit hanger is provided. Renters must be 16 or older, and guests under 18 need a parent or guardian signature on the waiver. Give the shop 24 hours notice to cancel for a full refund; late returns or damage may incur fees. What makes this gear stand out in Seattle is context. The Xcel IconX is more than insulation; it’s a season extender in a place where water temps hover cool year-round. From the flatwater of Lake Union on calm mornings to choppy afternoons in the Ship Canal, the suit keeps cold at bay without sacrificing paddling mobility. Urban Surf’s location on Northlake Way places you a few minutes from popular launch points, the Fremont bridges, and the channels that thread to Puget Sound—making gear swaps, quick returns, and insider route advice part of the rental. Practical users will appreciate the easy-entry back zip, the abrasion resistance at the knees, and the simple rental window that lets you plan around tides and wind windows. For visitors or locals who want to maximize on-water time without buying another winter suit, this rental is an efficient, low-commitment way to chase surf, foil, or a long open-water swim in Seattle’s unique urban-waterscape. Stop by Urban Surf, try the fit, and ask the staff about local conditions—then head out with a suit built to keep you in the water longer. Bring a towel, dry bag, and a reusable water bottle; Urban Surf staff can advise on currents, wind shifts, and local etiquette so you leave confident, comfortable, and ready for the next session.