It's brutal- Don't think because you surf that you can just jump on it and rip. It looks like surfing but it's not like it at all. Its more of like snowboarding on a skateboard. The board is about the size of a big skate board and it has no fins so it's all rail and edge to turn. Most of us dropped in OK but we all seemed to catch an edge and slam down on our backs or neck. They should have a Chiropracter on staff. That dude would make a mint! And we only rode the small wave (there are 2, 1 small and 1 big) There were a few guys riding the big wave who had it wired and it looked like it would be so much fun. It kind of set up like your on a stage riding so people are hooting you on and its a real good time (Painful good time) You have to try it some time. Next time I go I swear I don't care how much of a kook I look like I'm wearing my vest and helmet for padding!