Abstract: A water riding member having an upper surface upon which a person may ride and a lower surface immersible in water is described. The member has a length and a width, with the length being greater than the width, and the member extends lengthwise between first and second ends. The lower surface of the member has a medial portion between the two ends, and at least first and second ascending portions between the medial portion and the first end. The first ascending portion adjoins the medial portion, and the second ascending portion extends between the first ascending portion and the first end, with the second ascending portion being more steeply inclined than the first ascending portion.