Originally the Seattle Kiteboarding Center, Motion Boardshop has quietly become the premier place to give longboarding a shot. Age isn’t an issue, nor is experience; stocking only gear they’ve used and approved themselves, owners Jason and Katie Clack are legendarily friendly and able to set you up for speedboarding, slalom, or just a mellow coast with your dog, NICK FELDMAN 8316 Aurora Ave N., 372-5268, motionboardshop.com