I have always wanted to go surfing. Do you surf?
Yes I do, I particularly like the sport because  I have to ride on the forward or deep face of a moving wave
It looks to exciting! What all would I need as far as gear to try it out?
You will be fine. Any wave in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore can be used these can be found in the ocean, river and sometimes lakes.
I have never even been to the ocean, so it does seem scary.
These days surfing can be done with   waves created in artificial wave pools.
That is a good idea. I could try it out without the danger. Do you know how to hang ten?
refers to the act of riding a wave with a board, regardless of the stance used. There are several types of boards. The native peoples of the Pacific, for instance, surfed waves on alaia, paipo, and other such craft, and did so on their belly and knees. The modern-day definition of surfing, however, most often refers to a surfer riding a wave standing up on a surfboard; this is also referred to as stand-up surfing.
Another prominent form of surfing is body
that business slacks up, or you do not need them, I will always be glad to have them come over with me; or any or all of you, as far as that is concerned. I know of no friends that I hold in higher esteem than I do you and Frank and Rene, as well as the remainder of your bunch, and I trust the friendship will continue to exist." (July 1925)
Dick and Rene would go on to star in rodeos and fairs all over the country