We all know that in any sport, having the right equipment makes things easier. When you talk about surfing though, getting the gear right can make you surf either 0 or 10+ waves during your session. I am not talking about having a "new" board, I am talking about having the right one for your skills and the spot you are surfing.
Let's say you are a complete beginner, the right choice for you is of course a board with considerable volume, when I say volume I mean "length, width and and thickness", The more volume a board has, the more flotation. In #ESSAOUIRASURF & #RIADINNA , our favorite beginner boards are Olaian 8.6"
Keep paddling.