I am one who finds it a little boring. I hurt my foot real bad and couldn't get it in a strap. I had a great time on a surfboard because I had no other options. But once I healed, I got bored with it. Not saying it's not fun, but once in awhile you see a nice wake or wave and decide it would be great to jump it, but oops you are on a surf board.
Also they have an incredible amount of drag. It's like riding with the brakes on the whole time. I'd have more fun on a skim board than a surf board. Yes I have tried both. Actually, I had the most fun on a kite board with no fins, and just grip tape on top, no straps, in 2" of water. Sort of like a wake skate. yeah I know right.
Is it fun? Yes, but fun enough? Depends on your personality, everyone is different.
Scott/Bob rides them exclusively these days so his opinion is worth some salt.
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