
Surfers require surfboards. To learn this sport, you will definitely need a board. For your first lessons, try renting boards. There are benefits to this arrangement.
First of all, you won't be stuck with an expensive board that doesn't suit you well. Second of all, you will likely get the chance to try out several boards and you will be able to find one that you like. Third, if surfing doesn't end up being a good sport for you, you are not left with a big investment.
Many newcomers to surfing buy used boards as their first surfboard. This is primarily because used boards are cheaper. It is also helpful because a new surfer will require a different sort of board - a fun, but stable board. More experienced surfers can use other boards that give them more freedom for stunts.