For skydiving, the best clothing to wear is comfortable, close-fitting, and flexible to allow full range of motion. Here are key recommendations:
- Clothing: Wear snug, stretchy clothes like athletic wear, yoga pants, leggings, or joggers. Long pants and long sleeves are preferred to protect your skin from the cold wind (which can be 30-40 degrees cooler at altitude), sun, and landing surface
. Avoid very tight or very baggy clothes, as tight clothes can be uncomfortable with the harness, and baggy clothes can flap in the wind or get caught
- Shoes: Choose lace-up athletic shoes or running shoes with flat soles. Avoid sandals, flip-flops, boots with hooks, heels, or heavy boots like military or logger boots, as they can be unsafe or uncomfortable during landing
- Layers: Bring extra layers if needed, especially in cooler weather, but avoid bulky layers that flap in the wind. Many drop zones provide jumpsuits to wear over your clothes for warmth and protection
- Other tips: Avoid clothing with hoods or loose parts that might get caught or ripped. Also, avoid wearing jewelry or anything you don’t want to lose or get dirty, as landings can be rough
In summary, wear comfortable, close-fitting athletic clothes with long pants and sleeves, lace-up sneakers, and consider layering for warmth. A jumpsuit may be provided to wear over your clothes for protection and aerodynamics
