l took my first surf lesson and l got a horrible rash from the soft top board. So my teacher ''johnny boy'' (who l guess is famous or something) told me that my balance was good enough to try a hard top the next time l went. But is not that going to be super slippery and wo not l end up like killing my self?

yeah l did wear one. the rash is on my legs

That is why they make wax. You spread wax on top of the board and it keeps you from slipping. Also, you can wear a rash guard, with is basically a neoprene shirt to help with rash on the stomach or arm pits from paddling.

you put wax on top of the hard-top board http://stickybumps.com/tutorial/

that is why you put wax on it

Follow the advice of your instructor. It is not only his job to teach you, but to keep you safe as well. He will show you how to wax it. And the rash on your legs may be from using a soft top. I've only ridden fiberglass and epoxy boards and have never gotten a rash on my legs. l may get an initial rash when l first go out for the season, but it subsides in a few days. l usually just wear a rashguard to prevent sun damage.

well u have to put wax on hard top boards so they r not slippery at all. u have a great grip on the board. but make sure u have the the right wax for the water temperature. like for tropical waters u need tropical wax. also, u will probably get a rash on any exposed skin on ur board. make sure u wear a rash guard & long enough board shorts. but after surfing for a while u will start to not get a rash. so the hard top boards r not slippery when u have wax on it. hope this helped. have a great time out there!

Soft-tops are slippier than hard-tops because they dont use wax.

you must not know anything about surfing because when you get on a hardtop you put wax on it so your feet dont slip...its not like the movies