Roller skating vs Skateboarding
Roller skating and skateboarding 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 | Roller skating | Skateboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 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 | $80 | $100 |
Choose roller skating if
- More of an indoor thing
- More rhythmic and repetitive
- Quicker first wins
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose skateboarding if
- More time outside
- Less repetitive
- Slower to reward you
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
What you'll need
- Roller skating: Quad Skates, Protective Gear, Skate hire Full cost breakdown
- Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown