Skateboarding vs Snowboarding
Skateboarding and snowboarding have 95% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Skateboarding | Snowboarding |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 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 | $100 | $200 |
Choose skateboarding if
- Gentler on the body
About $100 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose snowboarding if
- More physical
About $200 to start, then about $100 a month.
What you'll need
- Skateboarding: Skate Tools and Hardware, Skate Shoes, Protective Pads (Knee + Elbow + Wrist), Skateboard Helmet Full cost breakdown
- Snowboarding: Snowboard Goggles, Beginner Snowboard Package, Snowboard Helmet, Lesson with hire Full cost breakdown