Apart from a Surf board, the other most important accessory for surfing is a wetsuit. Surfing wetsuits are created out of neoprene, a synthetic rubber. These suits reduce the drag between the body and the water by trapping a thin layer of water. This also allows the body to retain heat in cold water. Wetsuits need to fit perfectly and shouldn't be baggy. Most occasional surfers do not use wetsui...

Surf boards are differentiated based on their length, width and depth. The kind of surf board that a person uses defines the performance in the water. The length of a surfboard is a very important factor. The longer a board is the easier it becomes to paddle and also it is easier to stand up on the board since it is more stable. Beginners should go for a long board in the initial stages of learn...

Shortboard: This board is also known as the thruster and is commonly used in contest surfing for shredding through waves. The board makes it harder to paddle, however what it lacks in paddling, makes up for in power, control and speed. The tails of these boards are generally rounded square tail. Longboard: This board is also known as the Log or the Cruizer board. It is recommended for beginners...