Mountain biking vs Skateboarding
Mountain biking and skateboarding have 91% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Mountain biking | Skateboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 4 hours a week | 3 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 | $600 | $100 |
Choose mountain biking if
- Costs more to start
- More about following a method
- More exploring new places
About $600 to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose skateboarding if
- Cheaper to start
- More creative
- Closer to home
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Mountain biking: Helmet, Gloves, Bike hire Full cost breakdown
- Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown