Which extreme/action sport has the highest barrier to entry?

[1spliff2guinnies]

I'd say slopestyle mtb because of the dirt jumps and features that take time and space to build.

 

[FruitBootPro]

We discussed this in a thread of mine, but skateboarding, because it is fucking hard esp at a low level

 

[1spliff2guinnies]

We discussed this in a thread of mine, but skateboarding, because it is fucking hard esp at a low level

Effing true, I can't even kick flip and can barely ollie. I think its one of this things you either get or you don't.

 

[xxACIDTRIPxx]

Wingsuiting/base jumping SRS. Easily the most hardcore sport on earth.

I am actually getting into it.

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**This post was edited on Mar 12th 2019 at 10:51:08pm

 

[Mingg]

We discussed this in a thread of mine, but skateboarding, because it is fucking hard esp at a low level

My definition of barrier to entry may be different but I actually think skateboarding has some of the least barriers. All you need is a skateboard which can be very cheap. You can skate on flat ground and learn tricks without a skate park. Skate parks are pretty much available anywhere and free of charge too. Generally speaking the skate season can be longer depending on where you live(compared to winters). So it's not quite as restrictive in my opinion.

That said, I would think maybe a motor based sport. Motocross, any type of boating, sky diving, etc. I know you can rent a lot of gear but the cost to do so to really get into a sport would be quite a bit. A lot of these these sports aren't as accessible in general which is a barrier in and of itself.

 

[1spliff2guinnies]

My definition of barrier to entry may be different but I actually think skateboarding has some of the least barriers. All you need is a skateboard which can be very cheap. You can skate on flat ground and learn tricks without a skate park. Skate parks are pretty much available anywhere and free of charge too. Generally speaking the skate season can be longer depending on where you live(compared to winters). So it's not quite as restrictive in my opinion.

That said, I would think maybe a motor based sport. Motocross, any type of boating, sky diving, etc. I know you can rent a lot of gear but the cost to do so to really get into a sport would be quite a bit. A lot of these these sports aren't as accessible in general which is a barrier in and of itself.

Monetarily speaking yeah it is super cheap to get into, even for cruising around. Moto is one of those things ya parents have to be into to get into.

 

[iFlip]

Caving/spelunking. The information regarding caves/permission/maps is not published online or anywhere else. You have to be a part of their group, and that takes effort.

It's honestly easier to get into rock/ice climbing or BASE jumping, as those have large established communities. We can narrow this down even further and put cave diving. That tops the list for sure. Honorable mention goes to high altitude mountaineering (and not talking hold-your-hand Everest ascents).

 

[hood_booler]

Definitely agree with base jumping and wing suit flying.

 

[wasatch_rat]

Effing true, I can't even kick flip and can barely ollie. I think its one of this things you either get or you don't.

False. everyone sucks at skateboarding at first. the only way to get good is to put in the time, thinking that some people just get it is dismissive to the work they put in.

 

[skiP.E.I.]

Wakeboarding. You need access to a power boat and a large lake or sheltered area of ocean.

 

[partyandBS]

Women’s ski halfpipe. It’s such a hard field to get into. Look at the olympics. Stacked! I mean no way could some shitty skier from California con her way in as a Hungarian because of her grandparents and use her trust fund to enter events worldwide that had minimal entries just to fulfill her inflated ego and take away from a sport that needs to be progressing.

Lolol money gets you anything I guess.

 

[DirtYStylE]

Golfing. On the moon. Its only been done by one man.

 

[Rusticles]

Wakeboarding. You need access to a power boat and a large lake or sheltered area of ocean.

I'd say that is arguably changing with the advent of the cable parks and street wakeboarding. But to become a good boat rider is crazy, wakeboats are getting stooopid in price, plus filling them with gas these days. side note: crazy to see what the OG's did back in the day with a direct drive boat.

 

[1spliff2guinnies]

I'd say that is arguably changing with the advent of the cable parks and street wakeboarding. But to become a good boat rider is crazy, wakeboats are getting stooopid in price, plus filling them with gas these days. side note: crazy to see what the OG's did back in the day with a direct drive boat.

I've seen slams at those cable parks. Looks gnar

 

[Casey]

I'd say that is arguably changing with the advent of the cable parks and street wakeboarding. But to become a good boat rider is crazy, wakeboats are getting stooopid in price, plus filling them with gas these days. side note: crazy to see what the OG's did back in the day with a direct drive boat.

Yeah I remember watching wakeboard comps on TV hosted by SeaDoo where they were doing inverts and shit behind a jet ski... Fast forward to today where everyone is buying $150,000 Centurion, Tige, MasterCraft etc so they can surf.

 

[Govygen_gourmet]

Formula 1

 

[roddy116]

monetarily, i would say probably basejumping or squirrel suiting, something like that. Wakeboarding and boat sports, you just need someone with a boat.

Complication wise, skateboarding.

 

[FruitBootPro]

My definition of barrier to entry may be different but I actually think skateboarding has some of the least barriers. All you need is a skateboard which can be very cheap. You can skate on flat ground and learn tricks without a skate park. Skate parks are pretty much available anywhere and free of charge too. Generally speaking the skate season can be longer depending on where you live(compared to winters). So it's not quite as restrictive in my opinion.

That said, I would think maybe a motor based sport. Motocross, any type of boating, sky diving, etc. I know you can rent a lot of gear but the cost to do so to really get into a sport would be quite a bit. A lot of these these sports aren't as accessible in general which is a barrier in and of itself.

Yeah I was generally talking about the skill/execution barrier rather than the monetary barrier.

 

[Huck_Fin]

I’ve been trying to get into paragliding and that sport has a good bit of barriers just from cost/training. I also do a good bit of whitewater kayaking and that has some barriers just cuz it always feels like you gonna drown and a lot of people are not stoked on that.

 

[Rusticles]

Yeah I remember watching wakeboard comps on TV hosted by SeaDoo where they were doing inverts and shit behind a jet ski... Fast forward to today where everyone is buying $150,000 Centurion, Tige, MasterCraft etc so they can surf.

It's almost kind of disappointing to me now to see this. everybody rolling around in G23's and wakesetters and not a single wakeboard in the racks. I remember back when surfing was something to do when the water was rough or we were too sore to wakeboard. now I feel like an inconvenience trying to get a ride in. Trying to get everyone to sit down and level the boat out. sign of the times I guess?