What to Wear Skydiving

Is a skydive in your future? Excited to jump but not sure what to wear skydiving? No need to worry: we’ve got your back! We’ll help you dress your best and pick duds that are freefall approved!

Who knows? You may even be wearing the perfect skydiving outfit right now!

How To Dress For Skydiving

The simplest piece of advice we can give when it comes to picking the right clothes for skydiving is to prioritize comfort! Skydiving isn’t a fashion show, so there is no need to fret too much over how you look but, rather, focus on how you feel. 

Avoid loose or ill-fitting items with ample fabric or a hood. In freefall, the extra fabric is not only a nuisance but it can also cause unnecessary safety complications. Instead, choose comfortable, close-fitting items. We’ll get into the specifics of the perfect skydiving outfit below. Here’s what to wear skydiving!

Proper Skydiving Apparel

Your skydiving outfit should consist of loose clothing that fits well and is flexible. Skydiving is a sport and will require you to have a decent range of motion. We suggest activewear or, more generally, clothes that you would feel comfortable working out in. 

Leggings or joggers are also suitable items for your bottom half. If you prefer jeans or long pants, just make sure the denim is soft and comfortable, and you can move freely. On top, we suggest a moisture-wicking, athletic-fit shirt. Short sleeves are fine, but long-sleeved shirts will protect your skin from the chill of freefall and scratches and scrapes. 

Because you may have to slide in when landing, it’s also important to pick clothes for skydiving that you don’t mind getting dirty!

Seasonal Items

The weather will greatly influence your skydiving outfit choices. If the temperature is chilly on the day of your skydive, be sure to come prepared with layers. It is also important to note that the temperature at altitude is roughly 30 degrees cooler than the temperature on the ground! We suggest a thermal base layer on both the top and bottom if the weather is cool. Pair it with a thin fleece or sweatshirt for a complete cold-weather skydiving ensemble. If you’re not a fan of the cold, it’s also good advice to bring a pair of tight-fitting gloves, like running or batting gloves, to protect and keep your hands warm 

Now, when the temperature rises, you may be tempted to show a little skin. We’re no prudes, but cover up buttercup! Shorts and short sleeves will work, but they are not ideal skydiving attire. To protect your skin from the sun and the grass if you have to slide in a landing, pick items for your skydiving outfit that keep your skin covered.

Pick The Right Kicks

No skydiving outfit is complete without proper footwear. You’ll find picking the right shoes for skydiving is just as important as picking the right clothes for skydiving. Like your skydiving outfit, you’ll want to choose shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. 

Flip-flops, sandals, slides, heels, or footwear with hooks are not appropriate for skydiving. We suggest sturdy sneakers or tennis shoes. Also, a word to the wise, be sure to securely tie your laces before you board the aircraft. You wouldn’t want to lose a shoe to freefall!

Skip The Accessories

When it comes to your skydiving outfit, simplicity is best. Dangling jewelry and accessories are a no-go. These items are snag hazards on the aircraft or equipment and will cause pain and, potentially, safety complications. For the best skydiving experience, you should only accessorize with a smile! 

Tame Your Mane

For our customers with luscious locks, take a moment to imagine the knots and tangles a 120 mph freefall can cause. Not a pretty sight, huh? Keep your hair tied back and secure with a low ponytail, bun, or braids. This also goes for those out there with burly beards: keep it neat and consider taming your face mane with a hair elastic!

Don’t You Look Nice!

Follow our advice, and you’ll have the perfect skydiving outfit! Ready to show it off? Schedule your tandem skydive with WNY Skydiving today!