Most organized sports have some kind of uniform or sports outfit connected with it. This may be a lightweight jogging suit to keep you cool while running, or a bowling shirt to identify you as a member of a team.



The sport of skydiving has its own unique kind of clothing as well. There is, of course, a wide variety of skydiving outfits you can pick, but they will all be similar on a basic level. The first common feature of skydiving suits is that they are lightweight.

On a skydiving jump, you will have a pretty stringent weight limit, so the clothing must conform to that. Any heavy clothing would really hinder the diver and make it more difficult to move around easily. Heavy clothing may also mean that the total weight will be over the limit, especially if the diver is a little heavy himself.

Most skydiving suits are jumpsuits. They are easy to put on, and come in many pretty, bright colors for visibility. Your skydiving suit should be manufactured specifically for you. One of the most common fabrics that skydiving suits are made of is Supplex, a very durable, lightweight fabric.

There are a number of manufacturers of suits that offer a custom made service. This is important, because you want to make sure your suit is made to your exact specifications so that is fits perfectly. These cost a bit more than standard, off the shelf suits, but they are worth the added expense.

One of the most important factors to consider in the material of a skydiving suit is its wind resistant quality. As you are free falling you do not want additional fabric billowing around you in the wind; if a suit fits properly, you will keep wind resistance down and allow for a smoother free fall.

If you plan on spending a great deal of time in the air, you should consider a skydiving suit called a camera suit. This kind of suit has an added feature: wings that give you more control to slow down your descent when desired. This is especially desirable if you decide to strap a camera on your helmet for videotaping the experience, since you can slow down and pan when you want to. If you wear an altimeter watch, you can time your descent perfectly as well.

If you are only going to try skydiving for the experience, or to learn if this is the sport for you, you really don't have to be concerned about a suit. The skydiving schools who offer novice jumps or lessons will also rent skydiving suits.

If you have done a first jump, however, and now have fallen in love with the sport, you should definitely make the investment in a suit of your own. With the incredible range of colors and designs, you Will find one that you will be proud to wear as you fly through the air in the greatest of style!