Freediving vs Paddleboarding
Freediving and paddleboarding have 86% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Freediving | Paddleboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 2 hours a week |
| Who with | With a partner or opponent | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $400 | $60 |
Choose freediving if
- Costs more to start
- More of a thrill
- Slower to reward you
About $400 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose paddleboarding if
- Cheaper to start
- Less adrenaline
- Quicker first wins
About $60 to start, then about $10 a month.
What you'll need
- Freediving: About $400 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Paddleboarding: SUP Leash, Personal Flotation Device (PFD), SUP Paddle, Inflatable SUP (iSUP), Board hire Full cost breakdown