Ice skating vs Snowboarding
Ice skating and snowboarding have 88% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Ice skating | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 5 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 | Free | $200 |
Choose ice skating if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Closer to home
Free to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose snowboarding if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More exploring new places
About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.
What you'll need
- Ice skating: Ice Skates, Rink entry with skate hire Full cost breakdown
- Snowboarding: Snowboard Goggles, Beginner Snowboard Package, Snowboard Helmet, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown