SEATTLE RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Cold-Water Confidence: Renting the Xcel Icon 5/4 in Seattle
An authoritative guide to Urban Surf’s Xcel Icon 5/4 rental — a back-zip, high-performance wetsuit offered with 1–3 day rental options and clear pickup/drop-off buffers.
Cold-Water Confidence: Renting the Xcel Icon 5/4 in Seattle.
Urban Surf’s Xcel Icon 5/4 rental outfits let you chase Pacific Northwest waves — whether you’re headed for Westport surf or exploring the waters around Port Angeles — with high-performance wetsuits and boards designed to deliver warmth, stretch and durability so you can focus on time on the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
XCEL IconX: engineered warmth and durability
The IconX offers a back-zip entry, glued and blind-stitched seams, compression-resistant Duraflex knee pads and the Engineered Fit XCEL is known for — a combination intended to improve warmth, stretch and longevity in cold water.
One suit for surfing, kiting, foiling and swimming
This 5/4/4 configuration is promoted as suitable for local water sports including surfing, kiting, foiling and open-water swimming, making it a versatile rental option for a range of Pacific Northwest activities.
Flexible short-term rentals with a built-in buffer
Rentals are offered in 1 to 3 day options and include a half-day buffer: renters may pick up as early as noon the day before and return as late as noon the day after the rental period.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to rent the Icon 5/4
The rental is straightforward: slip into a back-zip IconX built for cold-water performance, pair it with a high-performance board if you’ve rented one, and use the half-day pickup and drop-off window to maximize time on the water without racing the clock.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and when to consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rentals are available in 1 to 3 day options; each daily rental includes a half-day buffer allowing pickup as early as noon the day before and return as late as noon the day after.
Pick up and drop off at Urban Surf, 2100 North Northlake Way, Seattle; have your waiver signed before arriving to speed pickup.
The XCEL IconX is a back-zip wetsuit with glued and blind-stitched seams, Duraflex knee pads and an Engineered Fit for durability, warmth and stretch.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What thickness is this wetsuit?
The suit is 5mm in the back and chest and 4mm in the arms and legs.
What activities is this wetsuit suitable for?
It is suitable for surfing, kiting, foiling and swimming in local waters.
Where is the zipper on this wetsuit?
This is a back-zip wetsuit; the zipper and entry point are located on the back.
When can I pick up and return my rental?
For all rentals, you can pick up as early as noon the day before and return as late as noon the day after the rental period.
Do I need to sign anything before pickup?
Yes — please have the waiver signed before you pick up your rental; contact the shop for any special accommodations.