Great skateboarding shop! We went here today. My husband bought a skateboard. They have skateboards, surf boards and clothes.

Emma and Thomas were amazing the second I entered the store. They schooled and helped me pick out my new board after a 36 years hiatus from the skate scene. They were both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I felt like I was 15 yrs old again. Lol. Thank you again Emma and Thomas!! read more

Stopped here a couple of times. Once to buy a skateboard for my son. The staff here was really helpful. They helped us understand what we needed to know to make a selection any make the right purchase. Appreciate all of the assistance. Really friendly and great selection. Boards and gear seemed to be reasonably priced. There is a fair amount of clothing selection in there as well. The environment is pretty inviting and doesn't seem to get too crowded. A few block from UCF, Would recommend if you are looking for any skateboard gear. read more

I'm a guy in my 40's who got into skating for the first time ever 6 months ago. Walked in and was immediately greeted and welcomed by staff. They helped me with all my questions and made me feel very comfortable as a newbie skater, no egos at all. I told them what I was interested in learning and they helped me pick and build my setups. Fast forward 6 months later and six skateboards later ( 2 Landyachtz Cruisers, 2 Carver boards, 2 Santa Cruz setups) and now my whole family enjoys a trip to the shop! Family friendly and the extremely helpful. If you're new to skating and need sound advice without fear of being judged, run there, don't walk, and you'll be skating your way into a fun and healthy new hobby! Adam, Josh, and Thomas, you guys are why we are now regulars, you rock! Thanks for the knowledge you've shared and making us feel welcomed. F.R and Family read more

I went in to look for stuff for my rollerskates and ask some questions. The cashier was knowledgeable and though they didn't have what I needed in stock, they told me when they hoped to have it in. I will be back! read more

Helpful staff, and great selection. Josh was great and patient with me while I made a decision. He figured out the issue I was having with my board instantly, fixed it and got my "historic" board feeling brand new. I also went in looking for a beginner cruiser for my girlfriend. He laid out multiple boards and educated me about each one and why he suggested them for someone just starting out, so I could make a more informed purchase. read more

This store is perfect for the students of UCF. It's just a stone's throw from campus and serves the many skateboarders very well. I am not a skateboarder myself, but I really enjoyed browsing their boards and wheels. They have a nice display case and wall full of unique boards and the hardware that accompanies them. In a similar fashion, they have a section solely devoted to those who surf. Neither area is extremely large, but big enough for enthusiasts to get their fix. The majority of the store is dedicated to fashion and shoes that embody that style. Roxy, Reef, Rainbow, Quiksilver and some other brands I didn't recognize were all visible. The clothes they had fit in nicely with my idea of beach gear. Cute bathing suits and an array of practical yet stylish flip flops. They had good music playing (Green Day) and excellent sales. The overall décor wasn't entirely unique, but in a way, it made me pay more attention to the merchandise which I imagine is their goal. read more

Staff here is super friendly! I came in looking for some bearings for my roller skates and even though they don't have roller skate stuff, the guy was more than happy to show me how to adjust them and switch out my bearings! Super knowledgeable. Will be back! read more

Awesome selection. Great vibe. The guys working there were so helpful. Took the time to help my daughter but her first skateboard and actually seemed to care that she loved it. Super patient and so knowledgeable. Will go back for sure! read more

Went in for the first time today. I'm an old school skater recently back on the board and was looking for help on deck sizes wheels etc. A super friendly guy I think his name was Johnny regripped my deck and put new wheels and bearings in. Very cool place. Excellent selection of skate accessories new and old school styles, cruisers etc.. of course they are also a surf shop so if you're into that they have all that stuff too. Will definitely be back. read more

This is the best surf shop in Orlando by far. I just started learning to surf and have been practicing anytime I can get to the beach. Living in Orlando, it's tough to find good local surf shops similar to what you would find in a beach town. While researching the best ways to learn how to surf, I stumbled upon surfskating. I was intrigued by the idea of practicing surfing on a skateboard designed for surfing. I found Catalyst through the website of a surfskate company who listed local retailers. I went in and explained to the staff exactly where I was at as a surfer and what I wanted to do. They put me on a Carver surfskate and it's absolutely perfect. It's been a blast to ride and practice here at home. The staff are super friendly and extremely knowledgeable about surfing and skateboarding. I would call them experts in their fields. I actually went back and picked up another surfboard as well. If you want a good surfboard, definitely go here as they have the best selection of quality boards. You'll be glad you did. Their skateboard section looked very impressive as well. In conclusion, if you live in Orlando and want a surf shop similar and if not better than what you would find in a beach town, Catalyst is the shop. read more

Been a rad experience every time EXCEPT.... I called in for a specific board and Erica answered the phone. I don't know if Erica just woke up or smoked up just before the call but she was useless. She told me the board wasn't there and there was no board in stock similar to what I was looking for. I later went inside the store to see for myself and I found the exact board I was looking for, as well as a lot of similar boards. Good job, Erica... get wrecked. read more

I've never been one to shop in surf/skate shops for clothes or gear because, well, I don't skate or surf and the clothes just aren't my style. However, the reason I do shop in University Surf and Sport is because they carry Reef, Roxy and Rainbow sandals, three of my favorite brands of sandals. They are all so comfortable and can go with most outfits. This little skate shop is located directly across the street from UCF in the UC-7 plaze next to the Knight Library. Despite it's small size, this shop is jam packed with clothes for both guys and gals, surf and skate boards and the necessary accessories, sandals, purses, bags and various other accessories for both sexes. They carry most of the major skater brands and the merchandise seems to change out often enough. As far as the prices go, they're not cheap. However, they're not too expensive for most items either. The sandals I buy usually run between $28 and $40 depending on the brand and style...and they last while. You'll probably have to replace them every two to three years or so and I'm pretty sure that Rainbow sandals come with a warranty of some kind. When there is a sale the prices are very good, but you really have to keep your eyes peeled because it's hit or miss. The stores attendants are nice, but usually busy organizing the shop or talking on the phone in most cases. The store is easy to navigate through and there are fitting rooms to try clothes on. Parking is okay, never packed until late in the night when the store is not open. Overall, not bad, but not my choice place to shop. read more

Great skate shop. This is one of the rare skate shops that is an 'actual' skate shop / not a retail shop that simply sells skateboards. The staff is generally knowledgable however it's sadly near UCF so sometimes you get staff that literally doesn't care or they just deal w/ a bunch of college kids so motivation for assistance can at times be low. I've been going to this store since I was a teenager (33) now and yes, it's not as cheap as buying stuff on the Internet but if you need a brick / mortar shop that has just about everything you need and good service, hands down the better skate shop in ORL. Only thing that stops this from being perfect is: - Typical retail inflated prices but I understand they have rent and employees - It's near UCF / Seminole County so be prepared to deal w/ a bunch of bros and Salt Life crowd - They hire very cute girls w/ absolutely no product knowledge a lot as a marketing jam I assume. read more

Exceptional skate shop. The real deal, not simply a retail shop with skateboards and skate/surf inspired product. Prices are decent. Even got a discount on my first time shopping there. read more

I love this surf/skate shop. TThey moved down University with the destruction of the UC7 plaza, but the new place looks great! They've got a good selection of new inventory, and a whole room dedicated to sales merch at fair prices. Tons of surf gear, and a whole area of skateboards. I bought a Mullen deck that I've wanted for 25 yrs. At my current life stage, it'd be silly to re-enter the whole of freestyle skating, so this bad boy rests on my wall as art. I might buy another complete board from them though. Something to ride and reminisce about my joyful teenage days. Hopefully I don't bust on the pavement. Check this place out, then walk to one of the many lunch places very close by. read more

Went there for the first time. Loved the vide the and selection. Ready for my second trip.

Went to buy a gift for my boyfriend. The staff was super helpful and I left with the perfect item. I will definitely be back!

Having visited all of seven skateboard shops in Orlando I have to say USS Catalyst at their new adres served my needs best. I needed various skateboard parts, this was the only shop that had nearly all the stuff I was looking for (except a specific PlanB deck, but none of the other shops had it in stock either). I also needed new trucks for my longboard, Jenny put the whole thing expertly together. This is the 4th time was at Catalyst, their new location is defenitely worth a visit, both for skateboarders and longboarders ! Cool clothes too. Thanks, I will be back on my next Orlando trip. read more

Great store with a friendly staff and lots of great things to buy. I'm not sure why anyone would have a problem with this place, the people working at this place have helped me from when I started skating to now. This store has a great selection in everything involving skating, long boarding, and surfing with a large selection of clothes and shoes. One of my favorite stores in the Orlando area. read more

This place is great. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Great tips on getting your first surfboard and what to get. Will tell you exactly what you need regardless or not if they have it. Don't listen to the J.A douche on the comments, he's probably a shitty driver and deserved it anyways. The people at the shop are awesome. read more