The team is legit so sweet here! I'm def getting a board here. They have a pretty decent amount of stuff for it being a smaller location. The team members are very hands on and sociable w shoppers. Feels like u have a friend who knows basically everything about what you need and want in a board. They have snowboards and skateboards plus some small gear things tbh I'm new so don't ask for details as to what. Anyways if ur new or experienced I think this is a great place to go! Rn they have a 30% off on snowboarding stuff so def take advantage (without stealing stuff in my size ofc) def an average cost on new gear and good prices on used. Only 50$ for my 1 day rental on board, binding, boots and personalized for my ride style (80$ at Steven's and soooo uncozy ) Okay that's all I have to say enjoyyy read more

Motion Boardshop - Countertop w my rental - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They're the best board shop ever than I went, and also they let me bought some wheels that they told me that are very slighty and very easy to slide read more

Motion Boardshop - They done so much for me. - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Awesome staff who can make recommendations if needed and will let you test out some boards in-store! Decent selection of high quality boards. read more

Epic education from Michael at Motion. Was our first experience buying a custom board and the walk-through and patient guidance was amazing. Location was great too, just behind U Village with ample parking. Michael will be our go-to as we upgrade and get new boards. read more

Motion Boardshop - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went here to get a long board for my son. They had lots of boards to choose from. Gave Really thoughtful advice and perspective- they took the time to educate us and showed off the differences between various boards and wheels. I also appreciated the way they took pains to educate my son on safety gear and the importance of wearing a helmet. We left with a board for my son that I was envious of - thanks for the great selection and care. read more

Stopped in tonight to get replacement wheels for our son's skateboard. John Eric couldn't have been nicer! He was so helpful, took the time to educate us on what we were getting, and quickly popped on the new wheels. All the while, he was also very kind to our son. Thanks so much! read more

Staff were super helpful and nice and put together my board for me. Really cute shop, not the most options in terms of board design but I happened to like what they had. Recommend! read more

Motion Boardshop - 8" board - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

A little of a side note... I called these guys about a repair on my skim board, which is off best from the awesome sk8boards and snow boards I saw in their store. My nephew took my skim board to Newport Beach in So Cal. He was riding a bike to the beach while trying to carry my skim board. He dropped it and nose dived it into the street putting a nice gash in the reisin/ fiberglass coating. He carried onto the beach and still had a great time on the board. I brought it in to Motion Boardshop and they did a kick ass job getting it sealed back up. There is still a grip of sand still stuck inside (which makes it sound like a rain stick) but its ready to hit Chambers Creek... Thanks guys! Great work! Much appreciated.... read more

Motion Boardshop - Perfect epoxy fix... Thanks Guys!!! - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place was great, the two guys that helped fit my daughter were amazing. We talked through all the options that would fit her riding style and find her a fun Halloween fright board They have a great size selection of sizes and patterns. Thanks again! She had a great first time out on her way home read more

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I honestly rarely write reviews but motion Boardshop is an exception. I'm a beginner to longboarding and just bought an electric board myself. When a part I changed wasn't working correctly the guys at motion fixed the issue and got me the right bushing that I wanted. He even installed it for me. No upselling just getting me to item I needed. Great service and great employees I would recommend! read more

I love this shop!!! I have popped in before curious about what the motion was about. I rented a board for a week. Which was awesome but also made me realize that I needed to evolve from my first board from zumies... ahem.. Still on my to do list. This weekend my mission was to get my son fitted with a real board for his 14th birthday. He had worked so hard to buy a board and got swindled by a Walmart board... this wasn't going to work. I will not have my son go over a speed bump and bust his teeth over the board not holding up. The quality was risky to say the least. So Cj walked us through picking out the perfect deck and wheels. To the trucks and bearings. Then he carved out a bamboo style as he placed the deck tape. He was very attentive and thorough making sure it was going to be a great fit. He even helped figure out the perfect fit for a helmet. I will be back for my board next! Oh and the wrap design for the bottom of the deck is going through here too. It's still in the works! Thanks again Cj for helping us out! I will be back to ask questions about kite boards if you guys still do that?! I didn't see any of that stuff. =^..^= read more

Motion Boardshop - D breaking in his new board - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Very kind & knowledgeable staff helped us out, I believe his name was Nate. Great atmosphere & experience, will be back again. *yelp wants longer reviews... Ain't nobody got time for that! So here are a couple of sentences to please the people of yelp who think that people need to keep reading reviews instead of getting on with their lives. read more

I have read a number of the other reviews for Motion Boardshop. I wholeheartedly agree with the consistent, high praise for the people working the shop and the quality of the gear. Full disclosure: I am just becoming to learn how each of the components of a longboard contribute to the ride. That being said, it's clear that this shop is stocked and can put it all together. I should have led with the most important question: Why aren't you riding one off their many demo boards right now instead of reading this? The demo rate is awesome and the staff is very good at finding a board to match the kind of ride that you are looking for. Go for it. read more

Motion Boardshop - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Michael helped me out with some new wheels for my board and was super nice. He talked about several different models in detail and we finally settled on something that's a great option for me. I'll be coming back! :) read more

Great shop! Super knowledgeable and easy to work with. They make sure you're taken care of when you leave the shop so that you can properly enjoy yourself on the mountain. I highly recommend the shop to anyone looking to rent equipment! read more

Took an old skateboard in to get some new bearings, etc. The prices were not only very reasonable, they installed everything at no additional cost. Friendly folks and an excellent local shop. read more

Came in looking for a carver. Dude that runs the place let me try some carvers and some flows and gave me some great riding tips. Their prices are comparable to online. I will return. read more

Being a newbie to Long boarding I wasn't sure where to go to find a good board, so that I could take up the sport. After talking to some friends, and being laughed at here and there for joining the ranks of teens. Finally got advised to try the board shop in Lake Forest Park. It's a small shop but has everything you need for skateboarding, long boarding, surfing, or kite boarding. The people inside were the run of the mill snowboard/skateboard bums but very enthusiastic about life and their jobs. Great set up and as always, they had the flat screen playing looped snowboarding and skateboarding spills and thrills. I ended up being helped by a 14 year old that knew so much about the sport and was so confident about his sales pitch, I put my life in his hands! He knew the answer to every question I asked and answered without hesitation. The other guy there sitting at the register was pointing us in the right direction with new long boarding website information and where to go locally to avoid the fuzz! Ended up being sold into a $350.00 setup. Not a typical setup but worth every penny! The guy really knew what he was talking about when setting me up, asked me what I like and do not like and then made it happen with the board, trucks, bushings, and wheels. Makes me feel like I'm snowboarding on concrete, I mean the board rides on rails. The Burke-Gilman trail that runs around Lake Washington runs right by the shop and you can go out and try out different boards on the trail too. Love this place! I will be going again and again with any long boarding questions or purchases. read more

My husband was a skater back in his day. With our move, he now walks the dogs more. He's now got an interest in boards again, longboards this time. He'd heard good things about Motion Boardshop. Unfortunately, it isn't very conveniently located to us so he hadn't had a chance to head over to check it out. Then on Sunday, when we headed over to Beth's Cafe for dinner, we noticed it. We decided if it was open we'd stop by. Lo and behold, the neon open sign was lit, so we stopped in. Turns out, their hours said they'd closed 35 minutes before we pulled up. But the door was unlocked and in we went, oblivious. The lady (owner?) greeted us and helped us look at boards and wheels and trucks for 20 or 30 minutes, much to my kids's dismay. (They were ready to head to dinner.) We had a lovely discussion about dog-boarding, my husband's planned use of the board, which is important to know when selecting the proper board. When I realized we were there past hours, she said it was no problem. She also answered phone calls several times and told someone else she'd be there for a little while longer even though they were technically closed. The boards are priced in line with other places. Due to staying open for us, helping us with such good cheer, and knowledge, Motion Boardshop gets 5 stars. When my husband finally decides to get his longboard, he'll probably get it there. read more

I wandered in an hour to close knowing very little about longboarding other than having had a blast longboarding twice over the last month with a buddy. Sales person (CJ?) was super knowledgeable, helpful, and without any snotty attitude toward all my basic questions. I walked out with a sweet demo board for half off and a little longboard for my 6 year old for XMAS. I'm super psyched and well informed now thanks to this great longboard shop. Keep in mind that this is a longboard skate shop so not the place to go if you want a trick board for the skate park. read more

I went to Motion Boardshop not knowing what to expect seeing as I'm a 40 year old newbie to the sport of longboarding. I was expecting sneers and unbridled judgment from all the kids I was likely to run into while I was there. I was pleasantly surprised, however. Yes, the place was packed with teens and the sales staff seemed super young as you would expect, but everyone was totally cool to me. It didn't matter that I was older - I was made to feel as if I were already a part of the longboarding community, regardless of my age. None of my questions were dumb and they really took time to help me determine the best setup for the style of skating I wanted to do. I was there for about an hour and a half while my board was being setup, and I have to say, it was the most fun experience I've had purchasing anything in a very long time. I met the owner Jason the other day and he told me that they really do try to make everyone feel welcome, from newbies such as myself to pro boarders. I look forward to continuing my longboarding relationship with these guys - none better! So all you old skaters, get off your asses and grab a killer setup from Motion Boardshop, pronto! Age is no longer an excuse to not getting on a board. read more

Like most of the reviewers, I'm a complete newbie to longboarding. I really don't know much about the sport either so I was intimidated when I went in the shop. However, all the guys here were very helpful and knowledgeable. They have an entire rack of demos that you can try out in the parking lot to get the feel for different boards. Again, these guys are great and if you're looking to get into the sport, you should stop by. read more

Solid shop with a great selection! I was lucky enough to roll in when Ethan Cochard was working, Not only do they have Nasty riders working there they build their own boards(Omen) right there! Stoked to see shops support so many brands and have decent representation! They also do Youtube reviews and such so a good place to learn from the ground up if need be! Keep killing it Motion. read more

Great experience today buying a board with C.J. I will definitely recommend this local Seattle shop to my friends looking to get a longboard and ride around with me! read more

Motion Boardshop - CJ rocking it getting my new board put together. - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We were working outside the store last week and my buddy that I was working with said you got to come check this out. I walked in there talked to the guys for about a half hour came back the next day with even more questions and walked out with a new longboard. They took the time to find out what I knew, which wasn't much, and set me up with the right longboard for a beginner. I felt really comfortable buying from these guys they're really nice, patient, and not pushy at all. I went back yesterday with a small issue on my board they took care of it right away. They also gave me some tips to fix some problems I was having with my riding. Can't recommend these guys enough I wish I can give them six stars! read more

Tucked away in N Seattle, this little sk8 shop really deserves more notice. Run by real skaters who know their stuff, these guys will help you select the right board or build a board to your preferences. If you're looking for more than a vanilla deck with generic wheels and bearings, give the guys a visit. They'll not only set you up, they'll also point out the best places to ride and hills to bomb. read more

Even though these guys didn't have the skate tool in stock, the guy gave me a bunch of stickers for my nephews! GREAT customer service and I'll definitely be coming back! read more

Motion Boardshop - Skate Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I came in looking just for some speed rings for my board. I just saw the owner when he was leaving to shop some things. Garret helped by just picking up a bunch of spares that were behind the counter on the floor. I know these only cost a buck or so for a set, but it was cool to just hook me up with them. He then showed me a bunch of crazy longboards and new shapes I've never seen before. I'm just an old school street skater turned transition with age, so the longboard thing really isn't my style but they had tons of local and big name options. Lots of crazy trucks, wheels, and bearing that I had never seen either. I snowboard a lot more than I skate and Garett was a boarder too. I noticed the local slash boards and another I can't remember, they also had Jones too. He was saying they were hoping to have more brands next season. He was so chill and knowledgable I decided to get a basic tune from them even though I could have done it myself. I usually buy from super online sale shiit, yet the next skateboard or snowboard I buy will probably be from them to support a cool spot. They demo snowboards for 30 or so and let it go towards a purchase price. 30%off now too. read more

I highly recommend motion board shop! Michael was extremely helpful, wore a mask the whole time, listen to what we wanted and gave us a great deal on a new board! read more

Glad we re-found this place... just wish it didn't require driving all over.

Do you longboard? Do you kite board? Then go no further. This place has an amazing selection, it's local, and the people are super knowledgeable. They have ridden most everything in the store and will be free and open with opinions. I have had good experiences every time I have gone in, even if it's just to look around at the stock. While i haven't been riding long, I am very familiar with boards and styles of riding. These people won't BS you and convince you for something you don't want. Tell 'em what kind of riding you plan on doing, and they can build a board to suit your needs. Comparatively snowboard connection has some stock as well as REI, zumiez or pac-sun. These places tend to be limited to a few different styles of wheel or board. Snow-con has gotten better, however they still aren't quite at the level of expertise and care that motion provides. read more

Just moved to Seattle and was looking for an upgrade from my current board. I had only ever purchased off of amazon before, but this experience totally changed my mind. Right after walking in, Nate greeted me and although he was helping another customer at the time, made me feel right at home. I told him what I wanted and he was SUPER helpful. I had an idea of what I was looking for, and within minutes he'd help me pick the right board. I loved the laid-back atmosphere and the ability to try out stuff before you buy! I will definitely be back in the future. Would recommend to anyone looking for knowledgeable help. read more

This shop is the best!!! Owner is really cool and super knowledgeable. He won't over sell you and just try to get you the best fit for your skill level for a great price. I will definitely be back to order my next snowboard or demo their boards. read more

Bought some wheels for my longboard ... super cool and funny staff help me put the wheels on and adjust my board ....highly recommend the shop for any long boarding needs they are well educated on how each parts of the board works. read more

Typical BAD board shop!! There are 5 workers in a little bitty room with barely any product. The staff was just a group of unfriendly, uninterested, unhelpful, and inflated ego rich kids. Don't spoil them more by putting your money in their hands for their over priced products. Why do all skate shops have the worst customer service?! It is like they don't want you there. And their selection is AWEFUL!! What do you guys have to be cocky about? I got better customer service and product selection at EVO. If you don't like EVO, for some weird reason, just buy your skateboards and snowboards online. You will save a lot of money and you wont waste your time talking with the rude people at Motion Boardshop. read more

Nate (owner) was fantastic. Super friendly, very knowledgeable, easy to speak with, not sales pushy, and eager to answer any questions I had. Very happy to have bought my board through this shop rather than online. Looking forward to an awesome relationship with the shop going forward. read more

Being an older guy (cough cough) who skate boarded back in the day, I recently had the weird compunction to try boarding again. Don't ask why, but nearest I can explain, while I love biking, boarding to me has always seemed more nitty gritty, more... punk. There, I said it. Ha ha. When I went in to Motion I was pleasantly surprised at the level of acceptance by the kids who seemed genuine in their advice. Yeah, I made a few self-deprecating jokes, they laughed, but at the end of the day, they were very helpful. You can really tell that they love what they do, and it shows in their enthusiasm, which is contagious. read more

So I'm a little late to the yelp/reviewing game here. However I will do my very best to provide a good account of the service provided! Motion Boardshop has been my go-to vendor for all of my skating needs for quite some time now. I live way out in Hawaii so I don't have any really big skate shops or dealers around here. Thus I must rely on my online shops! And my oh my does Motion have their online experience perfected. They have live chat with people at the shop who are very knowledgeable in their areas and who's opinions you can trust, price match guarantee to make sure that you're getting the product for the cheapest you possibly can, and they always make sure that your order goes out right and that you're okay with anything done with your order. If a certain item that you ordered can't be sent to you at that time they'll call you and ask what you would like to do whether it be waiting until the item is back in stock or simply replacing it with another item. They are just extremely dedicated to their customers and their satisfaction. I like them so much that when on a trip to the Seattle area I made a point to make a trip out to their shop myself. And I have to say their in-store customer service is just as good if not better than the online service. I've ordered many many things from them and I plan on continuing to do so as I continue skating. I would strongly recommend them to anyone looking for the cheapest prices and the best customer service around. These guys just have everyone else competing for second. read more

When my son became interested in long boards, I thought it was going to be super intimidating to go into this specialty store. I only had my painful memories of his previous skateboard phase and having to endure the mall store with their overly cocky, über-coiffed sales staff--heavily promoting their retail item of the day, before FINALLY making the trek to the back counter of skate gear. Consultations about products were barely audible because of the blaring music and equally loud employees and customers surrounding us, all trying to compete with the noise. In desperation, I'd just go with whatever was said, just to be able to get out of there as quickly as possible! My experience at Motion was bliss in comparison: A large selection of products (decks, wheels, trucks, safety gear), all prominently displayed. Plenty of space to actually mount and try-out demo decks. No feelings of being rushed into a sale. Most importantly, their personable employees are passionate about the activity themselves that they have the product-knowledge to effectively educate you. No hidden agendas-- they truly want you to succeed and sustain your interest in this sport. Oh, and if they don't have something in stock, they will gladly order and price-match what you want. Also worth mentioning: I had to return a couple of items, and a refund was given without any complications or pressures to use as in-store credit. I confidently recommend this locally owned and operated store. You can also do a lot of research about their products online by using key-word Motion Boardshop reviews prior to going in. The shop is easy to find and they have plenty of parking adjacent to the building. read more

I went here to get my second board, although I still consider myself fairly new to the sport. I knew basically what I wanted, and the staff was extremely helpful in putting together the perfect board for my needs. They were not pushy and made me feel just as welcome as the pro who stopped in while my board was being built. I learned so much and can't wait to go back! This shop has earned all of my future longboarding business! read more