I think surfing looks like a lot of fun but I would be a little worried about sharks.
Yes, i like it surfing too, native peoples of the Pacific, for instance, surfed waves on alaia, paipo, and other such craft
Is it difficult to surf, does it require a lot of balance or skill?
Well surfers can also utilize artificial waves such as those from boat wakes, i think when you learn it its like learning to ride a bike, you cant forget it
I wonder if it is similar to water skiing?
Water skiing
Water skiing (also waterskiing or water-skiing) is a surface water sport in which an individual is pulled behind a boat or a cable ski installation over a body of water, skimming the surface on two skis or one ski. The sport requires sufficient area on a smooth stretch of water, one or two skis, a tow boat with tow rope, three people (depending on state boating laws), and a personal flotation device. In addition, the skier must have adequate upper and lower body
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