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Freediving vs Kayaking & canoeing

Freediving and kayaking & canoeing have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatFreedivingKayaking & canoeing
Time a week3 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsCalmCalm
To start$400$50

Choose freediving if

  • Costs more to start
  • More competitive
  • More of a thrill

About $400 to start, then about $40 a month.

About freediving

Choose kayaking & canoeing if

  • Cheaper to start
  • No winners or losers
  • Less adrenaline

About $50 to start, then about $20 a month.

About kayaking & canoeing

What you'll need

  • Freediving: About $400 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
  • Kayaking & canoeing: Sit-On-Top Kayak, Kayak Paddle, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), Taster session Full cost breakdown

Compare something else

Any two of the 396. You get the time each takes, what it costs to start, who you need and what you end up with.