Different types of surfing include bodysurfing, stand up paddle surfing, paipo boarding, bodyboards, longboarding, shortboarding, tandem surfing and sidewalk surfing (skateboarding). Other objects have been used to attempt to surf such as water skiis, wood boards, guitars, wakeboards, doors, canoes, kayaks, boats and much more. These are mainly for experimentation and fun because nothing works quite like the design of the surfboard.
Surfing is more than a recreational activity for some; it’s a lifestyle. California and Hawaii offer the best wave conditions in the United States so the surf culture is most popular in those two states. Surfing is now a multi-billion dollar industry through the clothing and fashion markets.
