[header] How to ride longboards [title] Rent or borrow a surfboard 8 foot (2.4 m) or taller. [step] This height is classified as a longboard. These tall boards are great for beginners, since they're typically more stable and better for catching small waves. 
Rent your board at a local surf shop or find a friend with an extra board you can borrow. [title] Wax your longboard to make it less slippery.