I think it (obviously) depends on where you live. Here in Sydney, NSW the most common type of board I see ridden is a JS Monstabox or BB3 equivalent. Works fine 99% of the time.
If I lived in Waikiki or Sunny Coast QLD, I'd also have a good log and a good step-up.
For Florida, I'd take up making fins out of G-10.
If I lived in Waikiki or Sunny Coast QLD, I'd also have a good log and a good step-up.
For Florida, I'd take up making fins out of G-10.