SEATTLE RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Seattle’s 9'0" Libtech Pickup Stick — a longboard built for speed, flow and nose rides
Urban Surf in Seattle rents the 9'0" Libtech Pickup Stick by the day (1–3 day options), a longboard designed to generate speed and make long nose rides effortless—this guide explains what the board does and how to plan a rental.
Seattle’s 9'0" Libtech Pickup Stick — a longboard built for speed, flow and nose rides.
The 9'0" Libtech Pickup Stick is a longboard that emphasizes section-beating speed, effortless nose rides and smooth, responsive turning. Built with parallel rail lines, a flat wide concave nose and a bottom contour that moves from a forgiving chine to a single concave into a double V out the tail, the board is designed to plane quickly and transition rail-to-rail cleanly—making it rewarding in a wide variety of small-wave conditions. Urban Surf in Seattle operates rentals of this board, offering short-term options to get you into those longboard waves quickly.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Speed, Glide and Nose-Riding Ease
The Pickup Stick’s flat wide concave nose and parallel rail lines carry trim speed and support long nose rides, while a rounded pin tail and smooth rocker give control and hold through high-performance arcs off the tail.
Made for Small Longboard Waves
Designed to perform across a wide variety of small-wave conditions, the board uses a forgiving chine and a single-concave-to-double-V tail contour to add planing speed and make transitions from rail to rail feel effortless.
Ready-to-Surf Rentals from Urban Surf
Urban Surf’s rental program pairs stable beginner-friendly soft tops with higher-performance models like the Pickup Stick so surfers of differing skill can find the right ride for a coastal day trip.
What the day feels like
What riding the Pickup Stick feels like
On the Pickup Stick you should expect an easy, fast-feeling longboard that encourages trim speed and playful maneuvers. The board accelerates through sections, locks into long nose rides and responds smoothly when you wrap through corners—technical contours and tail shaping are calibrated to make high-performance longboarding feel effortless and fun.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits—and who should plan differently.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
All boards come with fins, leash and wax—check that these items are included before you head to the coast.
If the board won’t fit inside your car, be prepared to strap it to the roof; the shop can supply pads and straps on request.
Have the waiver signed before you arrive to pick up your rental so you can get into the water without delay.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Does the board come with fins, leash and wax?
Yes. All boards come with everything needed to surf—please check to ensure all items are included before going to the coast.
Will this fit in my car?
Maybe; if it doesn’t fit inside your vehicle be prepared to strap the board to your roof. Ask the shop for pads and straps if rentals are needed.
Is this board fun?
Yes. The shop selects fun rental boards for the fleet and says there are no bad options—this board in particular is described as great and effortless in many small-wave conditions.
When can I pick up and return a rental?
Renters can pick up as early as noon on the day before their rental and must return by noon the day after; daily rentals include a half-day buffer before and after the booked day.
Do I need to sign anything before pickup?
Yes. Please have the waiver signed before you pick up your rental to expedite the process.