SEATTLE WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Speed and control in perfect harmony: Try foiling without buying a thing
A concise guide to Armstrong APF 1350 rentals in Seattle—how the program works, where to pick up gear, and what to bring so you can get on the water quickly.
Speed and control in perfect harmony: Try foiling without buying a thing.
Armstrong APF 1350 is a foil rental program that lets you try a board, foil, or wing without the commitment of a purchase. The operator provides rental kits and flexible pickup/drop-off windows so you can progress in foiling at your own pace while treating the fleet as if it were your own.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete foil kits ready to assemble
Renters receive foil kits that include the necessary assembly and mounting hardware so you can step up your setup without buying components first.
Flexible pickup and returns
Every rental includes a half-day buffer: clients can pick up gear as early as noon the day before the rental and return it as late as noon the day after, simplifying travel and session planning.
Practice and improve with a rental fleet
The program is designed to make it easy to try different boards, foils, and wings so you can refine technique and find the setup that suits your riding style.
What the day feels like
What the rental experience feels like
Pick up a ready-to-assemble foil kit from Urban Surf, take it to the water, and spend sessions refining your feel for speed and control—without the upfront cost of buying. Rentals are structured to give you time on the water and the freedom to iterate on equipment over one- to three-day options.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should check alternatives
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rental options are available in one- to three-day blocks; each daily rental includes pickup as early as noon the day before and return as late as noon the day after.
You’ll need a standard foil board and your chosen wing, SUP, or paddle; the foil kit includes assembly and mounting hardware.
Collect and return gear at Urban Surf, 2100 North Northlake Way, Seattle. Please have the waiver completed before pickup and call the shop for special accommodations.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do I need extra gear to ride it?
Yes — you’ll need a standard foil board and your chosen wing, SUP, or paddle. The foil kit includes assembly and mounting hardware.
Will this fit in my car?
Foil kits will fit in virtually all cars when disassembled; contact the shop ahead of time if you’d like the kit assembled or disassembled for pickup.
Is this foil fun?
Yes — the operator selects rental foils for fun performance because they surf them themselves.
When can I pick up and return rentals?
Pickups can be as early as noon the day before your booked rental; returns are due by noon the day after your booked rental — every daily rental includes that half-day buffer.
Do I need to sign anything before pickup?
Yes — please have the waiver signed before you pick up your rental.