BMX vs Roller skating
BMX and roller skating have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | BMX | Roller skating |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $250 | $80 |
Choose BMX if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More competitive
About $250 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose roller skating if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- No winners or losers
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- BMX: About $250 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Roller skating: Quad Skates, Protective Gear, Skate hire Full cost breakdown