Don’t buy a board to begin, rent one
Surfboards aren’t cheap, so figure out which kind of board suits you best. Beginners should try out different models. Surf shops that rent boards can be found at all of Taiwan’s surfing beaches.
Begin with a longboard
Beginners should start with a longboard. They’re wider, so it’s much easier to stay on the board. They’re also easier to hold onto.
After you master the longboard, try the shortboard
Shortboards allow surfers to change direction quickly and perform advanced maneuvers. That is, of course, extremely challenging and great fun.
— TRANSLATED FROM THE LIBERTY TIMES AND WITH ADDITIONAL REPORTING BY JENS KASTNER
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