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Skateboarding vs Skiing

Skateboarding and skiing have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.

WhatSkateboardingSkiing
Time a week3 hours a week5 hours a week
Who withOn your ownOn your own
You end up withA skill you got better atA skill you got better at
FeelsLivelyLively
To start$100$200

Choose skateboarding if

  • More creative

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

About skateboarding

Choose skiing if

  • More about following a method

About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.

About skiing

What you'll need

  • Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown
  • Skiing: Ski Gloves, Ski Boots, Ski Helmet, Ski Goggles, Ski Jacket, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown

Compare something else

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.