What is the best thing to wear while 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 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.

Do you wear shoes when skydiving?

Some of the best shoes that you can wear for skydiving include gym shoes, sneakers and also running shoes can work correctly for this sport too. Some of the shoes that you must entirely avoid when skydiving include boots, heels, or any shoes that will restrict free movements or make your feet feel bulky.

Skydiving FAQ's: What Should I Wear?

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?

Can I skydive in leggings?

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.

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.

Should I wear long sleeves skydiving?

Another pro tip we have to offer is to keep yourself covered (yes, really.). Short sleeves and shorts may seem like the right summer skydiving choice on a hot day - but trust us, long layers are the best way to protect your skin from the sun, the cold air at altitude, and the grass (if we have to slide in a landing).

What are the best shoes for skydiving?

Can you skydive barefoot?

What should I wear? Dress comfortably for the weather on the ground ? . Make sure to wear or bring sneakers as you will not be permitted to jump on open-toed shoes, sandals, flip flops, shoes with heals or barefoot.

Can you take your 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.

Can you skydive a skirt?

Typically, that means anything you'd wear to the gym or any other sport – including joggers, sneakers, leggings, t-shirts, etc. Wearing anything restrictive, like jeans, or that wouldn't be suitable for sport, like a dress or skirt, won't work for skydiving.

Should I be scared to skydive?

Your first time skydiving is a big deal. It's perfectly natural to feel nervous or scared about your first jump. Here, we'll explore what makes you nervous, why it's totally normal, and how to face your fears.

How should I wear my hair to skydive?

Braids, braids, braids

For hair control, braids are best. To keep them from flailing around and thwacking your tandem instructor like brutish instruments of medieval torture, wrap them close to your skull and pin them there.

How should I wear my hair when I skydive?

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.

Why do skydivers wear suits?

Relative Work Formation Skydivers wear suits with thick grippers and booties (foot coverings) to enable others to easily grip them as they create different shapes in the sky.

How many layers do you wear when skydiving?

The key to layering is to choose a few thin layers instead of one or two thick layers – you'll be warmer and you'll also have much more freedom of movement, plus you'll be able to add or remove layers much more easily.

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.

How long is a first skydive?

Skydiving takes about 5-7 minutes from jump to landing, plus 20 minutes or so in the airplane beforehand. It may not sound like a long time, but with so many new sensations happening throughout, your body will go into superhero mode, being hyper aware of every moment. It'll feel like the longest minutes of your life!

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.

What is the best time of day 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.