Why aren't ski type equipment used for surfing?

Question

Why isn't skis used to surf the ocean waves rather than a surf board?

Would you not get more control and balance by independently using both legs?

Also, there would be less chance of a shark attack as skis won't look nothing like a seal.

Answer 1

i hope you are joking but if you arent it would be impossible to paddle and pop up on a pair of skis, skis wouldnt have enough surface area and if they did they would be too big and hard to control, you also dont go straight in on a wave so the skis would be really hard to use because it would be like standing sideways on a hill.

Answer 2

Skis don't have the vast surface a surf board has, and besides skis are much heavier and more dense than a surf board. Skis are made of denser material, while a surf board is made out of fiberglass a much lighter and more bouyant than skis. Try this comparison, lift a surf board, then lift a pair of skis. Notice how much heavier the skis are.

Answer 3

how would you paddle into a wave wearing ski's