What Should I Wear Skydiving?

Wear closed-toe athletic shoes and clothes you can put a harness over. The dropzone issues the jumpsuit, goggles, and tandem harness. You bring what goes underneath. Dress for the hangar and the plane, not for a photo on the rail.

Quick Facts

• Shoes: closed-toe sneakers
• Clothes: athletic layers
• They provide: suit, goggles, harness
• Leave in the car: flip-flops, dresses, loose hats, dangling jewelry
• Glasses: usually fine under their goggles

What Shoes Should You Wear Skydiving?

Shoes are one of the most commonly overlooked parts of skydiving preparation.

Recommended:

• Running shoes
• Athletic sneakers
• Walking shoes with secure laces

Avoid:

• Sandals
• Flip-flops
• Slides
• High heels
• Boots with loose hooks or hardware

If you can comfortably jog in them, they’re usually a good choice.

Good

• Athletic shoes you can walk and shuffle in
• Shirt and shorts or pants you can lift your legs in
• A layer you can take off if the hangar is hot
• Hair tie

Bad

• Sandals, slides, heels
• Dresses and skirts
• Loose hats
• Expensive or dangling jewelry
• Anything that will not stay on in the door

By Season

Spring — layers. Morning can be cold at altitude even when the lot is warm.

Summer — Light athletic clothing works best. Temperatures at altitude are cooler than on the ground. Even on hot days, the aircraft ride can feel noticeably cooler. Still closed-toe shoes. Sunscreen on skin the suit will not cover.

Fall — same as spring. A light jacket for the wait, not for the jump.

Winter — warm layers under the suit if they jump that day. Confirm they are operating before you drive.

Beginner Mistakes

• New white shoes you care about
• A dress “because it will be covered by the suit”
• Bringing your own camera against their rule

FAQ

Can I wear glasses? Usually yes, under dropzone goggles. Say so at check-in.

What about contacts? Usually fine. Bring a case.

Do I need a jumpsuit? They issue one.

Can I wear a hoodie? If it fits under the harness and they allow it. Zippers and drawcords should not float free.

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