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All of these give you a genuine rush: surfing, skiing, snowboarding, rock climbing, mountain biking, scuba diving, skydiving. They also cost more to get into than any other group on the site, and nearly every one of them happens at a particular venue, hill or stretch of water rather than wherever you are -- the kit and the getting there are most of the commitment. Maybe not if you want something you can start on a wet Tuesday without leaving the house.
34 hobbies. Each has what it costs to start, how much time it takes and a first session to try.
Aerial silksClimbing, wrapping and dropping on long fabric hung from the ceiling.
BMXRiding small, tough bikes at skateparks, dirt jumps and race tracks.
CanyoningDescending a river gorge by abseiling, sliding and jumping into pools.
CoasteeringScrambling along sea cliffs, swimming the gaps and jumping into the sea.
FPV dronesBuilding and flying small drones first-person, seeing through video goggles.
FreedivingDiving underwater on a single breath, in pools or open water, without a tank.
Ice hockeySkating fast and passing a puck with sticks in a team game on ice.
JudoGripping a partner's jacket to throw and pin them, after learning to fall safely.
KartingRacing small, low go-karts round a track, indoors or out.
KitesurfingRiding a small board across water, pulled along by a big kite you steer.
Mountain bikingRiding off-road trails on a sturdy bike, over roots, rocks and descents.
MountaineeringClimbing mountains by alpine routes, scrambles and cabled via ferrata paths.
Muay ThaiThai stand-up fighting with fists, elbows, knees and kicks on pads and bags.
Obstacle racingRunning muddy courses with walls, ropes and crawls to tackle along the way.
OverlandingSelf-reliant 4x4 trips along gravel and dirt tracks, camping as you go.
ParaglidingFlying from hills under a fabric wing, launching on foot and riding rising air.
ParkourMoving through city spaces by vaulting, climbing and jumping over obstacles.
Rock climbingRoped climbing up tall walls and real crags, with a partner holding the rope.
Roller derbyFull-contact team skating on a track, blocking rivals so your scorer can pass.
RugbyRunning, passing backwards and tackling in full-contact union, league or sevens.
Scuba divingBreathing from a tank to explore underwater, from pool sessions to reefs and wrecks.
SkateboardingRiding a board at skateparks and on streets, learning to push, turn and ollie.
SkiingGliding down snowy slopes on two skis, from nursery runs to whole mountains.
SkydivingFreefall from a plane before the parachute opens, or float in an indoor wind tunnel.
SnowboardingRiding down snowy slopes sideways on a single board, both feet strapped in.
SpearfishingHunting fish underwater on one breath with a spear, then eating what you catch.
Stand-up comedyWrite your own jokes and perform them solo at a mic in front of an audience.
SurfingRiding breaking waves on a board, paddling out and popping up to stand.
Trail motorcyclingRiding motorbikes off-road on green lanes, rough tracks and dedicated parks.
TrampoliningBouncing on a sprung trampoline, learning drops, twists and somersaults in a club.
Urban explorationFinding abandoned buildings and photographing them, leaving everything as found.
WakeboardingRiding a short board across a lake, towed by an overhead cable or a boat.
White-water raftingPaddling an inflatable raft through river rapids as a crew, led by a guide.
WindsurfingStanding on a board and steering a hand-held sail to skim across the water.