I love surfing! It's tough to find waves suitable for surfing around me, which are usually found in the ocean, but they can also be found in lakes or rivers.
Surfing looks like a relaxing activity that takes a lot of skill
Yeah, it definitely requires skill and balance! You have to ride on the face of the wave which then carries you towards the shoreline. 
Yes, I love that there is a lot of gear you can use and the surfboard have a lot of cool designs
They do come in nice designs! Actually, back in ancient hawai, they were usually made of wood and were extremely heavy.
I bet. They have developed a lot of new technology to make them lighter and faster. Plus, more security
of the board to improve directional stability, and numerous improvements in materials and shape.
Modern surfboards are made of polyurethane or polystyrene foam covered with layers of fiberglass cloth, and polyester or epoxy resin. The result is a light and strong surfboard that is buoyant and maneuverable. The Polystyrene surfboard was invented by Reginald Sainsbury of Wilcove, Torpoint in the early 1960s whilst working for the Poron Insulation company, Millbrook, Cornwall who were looking to expand into the leisure industry. Recent developments in surfboard technology have included the use of
Surfing
Surfing is a surface water sport in which the wave rider, referred to as a surfer, rides on the forward or face of a moving wave, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore. Waves suitable for surfing are primarily found in the ocean, but can also be found in lakes or rivers in the form of a standing wave or tidal bore. However, surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes and the waves created in artificial wave pools.
The term "surfing"