by Josh Shirley » Wed Jun 17, 2009 12:35 am
I think Windsurfing is pretty dang affordable compared to other sports. All my family and friends that cycle these days drop some serious cash on their rides.
Motorcycles - somewhat expensive to very expensive.
I think if you want to go play in a lake, windsurfing is cheap.
A decent brand new set up (1 board, 2 sails, boom, mast, etc.) could put you out $1800 to $2000. Mix in used gear and you can still get a new board with a used rig for $1000.
A good board will last you for years. (if you take care of it.)
When I started I thought this sport was expensive, but I am starting to realize it is not, in comparison to other outdoor sports.
I am consulting a few gun dealers/manufactures right now for work. A typical day out at MM19 costs them $300 to $500. Ar15 / M16(223) rounds cost $.42. Not to mention the guns cost anywhere from $1500 to $25000. It is expensive to go NRA.
Skiing / Snowboarding - should I say more.
Stick to swimming and running and you will only be out a few hundred dollars a year.
FYI I started out with a $200 used rig. It worked for me for a year and a half.
Even at $2000 windsurfing is a good bang for your buck.
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