Scuba diving vs Surfing
Scuba diving and surfing have 89% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Scuba diving | Surfing |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 4 hours a week |
| Who with | With a partner or opponent | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $500 | $60 |
Choose scuba diving if
- Costs more to start
- More social
- Looking after living things
About $500 to start, then about $60 a month.
Choose surfing if
- Cheaper to start
- Easier to do alone
- Nothing alive to look after
About $60 to start, then about $20 a month.
What you'll need
- Scuba diving: Scuba Mask, Scuba Fins, Buoyancy Control Device (BCD), Scuba Regulator, Scuba Dive Computer, Try dive Full cost breakdown
- Surfing: Surf Wetsuit, Surfboard, Lesson with board hire Full cost breakdown