BMX vs Skateboarding
BMX and skateboarding have 98% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | BMX | Skateboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 3 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 | $100 |
Choose BMX if
- Quicker first wins
About $250 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose skateboarding if
- Slower to reward you
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- BMX: About $250 to start, then about $10 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown