Parkour vs Rock climbing
Parkour and rock climbing have 93% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Parkour | Rock climbing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 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 | Free | $250 |
Choose parkour if
- Cheaper to start
- More creative
- More about performing
Free to start, then about $30 a month.
Choose rock climbing if
- Costs more to start
- More about following a method
- No audience needed
About $250 to start, then about $40 a month.
What you'll need
- Parkour: Athletic Training Shoes, Free jam Full cost breakdown
- Rock climbing: Climbing Shoes, Climbing Rope, Climbing Harness, Belay Device, Gym entry and hire Full cost breakdown