daTextBox=Waveriding: If you are only planning on riding waves, consider the higher performance templates. The more confident you are as a surfer the smaller you can go in size. Flat-water paddling: Look for low rocker, high volume boards. In lakes and other smooth surface conditions paddlers can easily balance on mid sized boards, but in rougher water conditions, a large board makes balancing significantly easier. History | History2 | ABC's | ABC's 2 | ABC's 3 | ABC's 4 | Choosing| Choosing 2| Choosing 3| Choosing4