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Rock climbing vs Skateboarding

Rock climbing and skateboarding have 92% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatRock climbingSkateboarding
Time a week5 hours a week3 hours a week
Who withWith a partner or opponentOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$250$100

Choose rock climbing if

  • More about following a method
  • No audience needed

About $250 to start, then about $40 a month.

About rock climbing

Choose skateboarding if

  • More creative
  • More about performing

About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.

About skateboarding

What you'll need

  • Rock climbing: Climbing Shoes, Climbing Rope, Climbing Harness, Belay Device, Gym entry and hire Full cost breakdown
  • Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown

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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.