Roller skating vs Snowboarding
Roller skating and snowboarding 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 | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 2 hours a week | 5 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 | $200 |
Choose roller skating if
- More of an indoor thing
- Closer to home
- More rhythmic and repetitive
About $80 to start, then about $10 a month.
Choose snowboarding if
- More time outside
- More exploring new places
- Less repetitive
About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.
What you'll need
- Roller skating: Quad Skates, Protective Gear, Skate hire Full cost breakdown
- Snowboarding: Snowboard Goggles, Beginner Snowboard Package, Snowboard Helmet, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown