What started out as the sport of kings and was practiced mostly by men has exploded to include women and young girls in increasing numbers. Maybe you are just visiting the golden state's coast and want to give those renowned waves a ride.
That would be horrible to have to carry a piece of wood down the beach until you got to your spot and then you jump in the water and the water just water logs the wood surfboard that is the main reason why I can see why people changed the surfboard. Before the advent of wetsuits to keep them warm, many a surfer braved the frigid ocean water, especially in winter, in his bare skin. A beginner should never try to learn on a shortboard, because shortboarding takes an intermediate to expert skill level.
Made of neoprene rubber, a wetsuit fits tightly against the surfer s skin. This is one of the most important rules, always stay in waves you are comfortable in and if in doubt, stay out. There are midsize boards, often called funboards, which will give you the best of both worlds.
If you want to try something different, there are standup paddle boards which give you a great ride and a full body workout. Respect the locals if you are visiting a beach.
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