Surfing seems so fun but I haven't tried it before.
It is a lot of fun.  People have been surfing in one form or another since humans started swimming in the sea
Really? What was the purpose back then?
I am sure it was just for fun.  Standing on a board was attributed to the Polynesians.  Basically surfing comes from ancient Hawaii
Oh okay, I thought it might be for some weird hunting back then.
Perhaps, but not from what I have heard.  Surfing culture has influenced music, art and fashion over the years
Oh yeah, like the music in the mid 1900's about surfing in California and all that.
Yes.  It is interesting that people can actually surf in rivers and lakes too
Oh really? How can they do that?
Some people surf on waves made by the wakes of boats.