What are the best clothes to wear skydiving?

Your clothing for skydiving should be comfortable and loose-fitting. Athletic wear or activewear items like gym shorts, leggings/yoga pants, or t-shirts are our first choices for what to wear skydiving when it is warm.

What should you not wear while skydiving?

This is a friendly reminder to not wear any type of jewelry, such as watches, earrings, necklaces, rings, expensive glasses and more on your skydive. If you can't bear to live without it - leave it on the ground. We recommend keeping your valuables either at home, in your car or with a spectator on the ground.

Can I wear jeans for skydiving?

The Best Basic Clothing Choices For Skydiving

(You're not going to be, like, sprinting on a skydive, but you need shoes that have it in 'em.) Keep in mind that if the shoes are loose, the wind will take 'em–so make sure they're double-knotted! Sportwear pants–not jeans–are ideal.

Can you skydive with regular Clothes on?

The Appropriate Kind of Clothes for Skydiving

Function definitely trumps fashion when it comes to skydiving. Keep in mind that skydiving is a sport, so comfortable activewear is the way to go. You should choose garments that are fitting, flexible, and not too restrictive.

Can you skydive in a hoodie?

Clothing: Loose fitting, comfortable clothes are ideal for your first tandem skydive. If it's cold, wear something warm – a hoodie, sweater, long pants… you get the picture. Dress for the weather on the ground. At Skydive Santa Barbara, you can choose to wear a jumpsuit to keep you even warmer.

Skydiving FAQ's: What Should I Wear?

How do you look cute when skydiving?

How should you wear your hair when skydiving?

The general idea is to get as much of your hair secured as closely to your scalp as possible (with a bit of style for your skydiving video debut, of course!). Since you'll be moving through the air at 120mph, you can still rest assured you'll be landing with a wind-blown aura about you.

What should I eat before skydiving?

A light bite will help keep your blood sugar levels consistent. If your jump takes place in the morning, consider a bowl of cereal or foods high in protein, such as eggs. If you're skydiving in the afternoon, a sandwich should be fine. You might be so nervous you can't bring yourself to eat anything.

How do I prepare for my first skydive?

What should I bring skydiving?

Do you need a jumpsuit to skydive?

While first-time tandem skydiving students are not required to wear a jumpsuit, we do recommend wearing one to protect clothing from grass stains and to prevent minor skin abrasions that can occur on landing.

Can you skydive without a shirt?

Skydiving doesn't require any special clothing, so if you're planning to take your first jump while on vacation, you won't need to devote extra room in your suitcase for proper gear.

Can I wear a bandana while skydiving?

If you normally wear hats to avoid people people seeing your thinning hair, or bald scalp, we recommend wearing a head scarf or bandana. These normally stay on in freefall and can help keep you looking fabulous while skydiving.

How safe is skydiving?

Real Statistics

Tandem skydiving has the strongest safety statistics of any type of jump, with only 0.003 fatalities per thousand jumps over the past 10 years. You're more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than to die on a tandem skydive.

Can you wear earrings skydiving?

Keep the jewelry simple.

Stud earrings are generally okay but we recommend removing anything that you think could be snagged (necklaces, dangling earrings, rings, etc.) Here's some solid advice: if you don't want to risk losing it on your skydive, don't wear it!

Can I skydive in vans?

Best skydiving shoes overall: Vans

Vans are low profile, lightweight, and provide good support. Sport jumpers like how the smooth soles of their Vans allow them to pivot their feet while moving in the plane, and they're suitable for comfortable landings.

How scary is skydiving?

Simply put, the actual skydive (the free fall) doesn't feel scary because you don't feel out of control. Unlike a rollercoaster where you're being rocked and jostled, the free fall is smooth. There aren't sensations of plummeting to earth uncontrollably and you don't get ground rush.

Should I be nervous to skydive?

Remember, it's perfectly natural to feel nervous when you jump for the first time. It's an experience unlike anything you've done before; relax and enjoy!

What was your first time skydiving like?

The day of your first skydive will probably feel a bit like a whirlwind. You'll experience new emotions and energy, which may make some things harder to remember. The skydive happens fast - a few minutes in the plane, freefall, parachute ride, and before you know it, you are back on the ground.

Should I skydive on an empty stomach?

It's important to know that skipping meals before your skydive could work against you. An empty stomach means you're more likely to get light-headed or experience the shakes from low blood sugar, especially as you ascend to your jumping altitude in the aircraft.

Can you wear leggings skydiving?

If you're wondering if you can wear leggings skydiving, the answer is absolutely yes! Especially in the summer, lightweight, stretchy bottoms make a great choice to ensure you are comfortable on your skydive. A good rule of thumb is to consider if you would wear the bottoms to exercise.

Should you tip skydiving instructors?

How Much to Tip a Skydiving Instructor? If you feel your expectations have been met and you had a great experience, the typical minimum tip amount is $10. If you had a great experience, $20 or more is always appreciated.

Can I take my phone skydiving?

You can take as many pictures as you want on the ground before and after your jump. However, you may not bring a camera, phone, GoPro, Selfie Stick, etc. for your skydive. There is too much risk associated with you bringing your own; it's best left to the pros.

What time is the best time to skydive?

We consider the morning the best time to skydive and for a few good reasons. Often, the morning offers the clearest skies. Even if the forecast for a day looks less than desirable, the morning is typically jumpable. Additionally, customers that schedule in the morning generally have the lowest wait times.