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
You got it. There have been huge advances over the years to improve stability, and improvements on the materials used and shape.