Kitesurfing vs Sailing
Kitesurfing and sailing 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 | Kitesurfing | Sailing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 5 hours a week | 5 hours a week |
| Who with | On your own | With a partner or opponent |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Lively | Lively |
| To start | $400 | Free |
Choose kitesurfing if
- Costs more to start
- More physical
- Easier to do alone
About $400 to start, then about $40 a month.
Choose sailing if
- Cheaper to start
- Gentler on the body
- More social
Free to start, then about $80 a month.
What you'll need
- Kitesurfing: About $400 to start, then about $40 a month. Full cost breakdown
- Sailing: Free to start, then about $80 a month. Full cost breakdown