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The 30 hobbies closest to windsurfing in what you actually do and how it feels. Each one says what's alike and what's different.
Riding a small board across water, pulled along by a big kite you steer.
Alike: Both active and outdoors.
Different: More physical.
SurfingMore relaxing.
FreedivingMore of an indoor thing.
SailingCheaper to start. More social.
WakeboardingMore social.
Scuba divingCosts more to start. Looking after living things.
Kayaking & canoeingCheaper to start. More exploring new places.
SpearfishingCosts more to start. More useful day to day.
RowingCheaper to start. More social.
White-water raftingMore social. Less to learn up front.
PaddleboardingLess adrenaline. More relaxing.
SnorkellingCheaper to start. Less fiddly.
Cold dips & saunaCheaper to start. Less to learn up front.
Rock climbingMore social.
ParaglidingGentler on the body.
SkateboardingMore creative. More about performing.
SkiingLess to learn up front.
BMXMore creative. More about performing.
Horse ridingCheaper to start. Looking after living things.
Mountain bikingCosts more to start. More exploring new places.
SnowboardingLess to learn up front.
Trail motorcyclingLivelier. More exploring new places.
Clay shootingGentler on the body.
CricketMore social. More competitive.
Disc golfCheaper to start. Less adrenaline.
ParkourCheaper to start. More creative.
GolfLess adrenaline. More rhythmic and repetitive.
MountaineeringMore exploring new places.
SlackliningLess adrenaline. Less to learn up front.
CanyoningMore social. Less fiddly.The closest are Kitesurfing, Surfing, Freediving, Sailing and Wakeboarding. They're alike in what you do and how it feels.
Wakeboarding is close to windsurfing and quicker to pick up.
Surfing is close to windsurfing and costs less to start.
