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.
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"
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