Snowskating is the least expensive way to the snow

What do I mean by that?  It's all relative, but in comparison - let's break down some numbers.  

The specific cost of entry to snowskating is cheap when comparing to gearing up for snowboarding or skateboarding.  For a snowboarder or skier, you need to buy boots ($$), Board ($$), and bindings ($$).  This can set you back $500-$1000 (or more).  Most snowskaters have just converted some boots or skateboard shoes, plus most of the snowskate shoes are almost the same as skate shoe prices (especially on sale!).  Obviously we don't need bindings.  A new snowskate runs about $300.  That's roughly the cost of just a cheaper new snowboard (without bindings).  The same thing goes for skiers.  To that "we are cheaper" point, we have the PBR inspired graphic on a new snowskate from FUSE:

Yes, you can rent snowboards and skis.  Yes, waterproof or at minimum water resistant clothing is still required.  Yes, lift tickets cost you a day's work.  But still! 

There you have it - the cheapest way to get on the slopes without spending all your dough.

Agree, disagree?