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Mountain biking vs Paragliding

Mountain biking and paragliding have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatMountain bikingParagliding
Time a week4 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$600$300

Choose mountain biking if

  • More physical
  • Quicker first wins

About $600 to start, then about $30 a month.

About mountain biking

Choose paragliding if

  • Gentler on the body
  • Slower to reward you

About $300 to start, then about $100 a month.

About paragliding

What you'll need

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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.