How to Choose Your First Skydiving Jumpsuit

A skydiving suit is not just a piece of clothing.
It is one of the most important elements of your equipment in terms of safety, performance, and comfort.

Yet more and more often we see beginner jumpers exiting the aircraft in jeans, T-shirts, or hoodies. While this may look trendy at certain events, it is neither safe nor professional – and it is especially risky for beginners.

Why Choose a Dedicated Skydiving Jumpsuit?

A jumpsuit specifically designed for skydiving:

• Does not flap or billow in the airflow
• Cannot cover your main deployment handle or emergency handles
• Keeps cutaway and reserve handles clearly visible at all times
• Stays closed and does not inflate during freefall
• Provides stable performance in every body position

All of this helps you maintain full control of your fall rate, body position, and safety procedures.

“But Pros Often Jump in Street Clothes”

That’s true – at events and demos you may see experienced jumpers flying in jeans or T-shirts.

However:

• These jumpers often have thousands or even tens of thousands of jumps
• This is a stylistic choice for special occasions, not a beginner solution
  
  

For new skydivers, proper equipment is essential.

 

Your First Suit Should Match Your Flying Style

When choosing your first jumpsuit, consider:

• Which discipline you plan to fly (belly, freefly, angle, etc.)
• What you practiced in the wind tunnel
• Your height-to-weight ratio
• Your typical fall rate
• Who you usually jump with (slower or faster flyers)
• What kind of base layers you wear
• Whether you prefer a tighter or looser fit

A well-chosen suit:

• Helps bridge fall-rate differences
• Makes formation flying easier
• Reduces the chance of sinking out or floating high
• Creates more successful and enjoyable jumps from the start
  
  

This doesn’t just improve safety – it can also save you jump tickets and many frustrating attempts.

Weather and Comfort Matter More Than You Think

Skydiving doesn’t always happen in sunshine.

A technical jumpsuit:

• Protects in rain, snow, and clouds
• Reduces wind chill
• Remains comfortable even in cold conditions
  
  

Better comfort leads directly to better focus and better flying.

What to Look for in Your First Jumpsuit

For beginners, a normal-cut, all-around jumpsuit is recommended, with features such as:

• Reinforced knees and seat
• Freefly grips
• Extra zippered pockets
• Phone pocket (especially useful for off-airport landings)
• Small pockets for earplugs, neck gaiter, wipes, boarding pass, etc.

Pocket placement should ensure that they:

• Don’t bother you while seated in the aircraft
• Don’t snag during freefall
• Close securely

Ask Your Instructor

Your best first step:

Talk to your instructor.

They have extensive experience with beginner equipment and can guide you toward the right choice. A good jumpsuit is a long-term investment that can serve you for years.

How Intrudair Can Help

At Intrudair, we design technical apparel specifically for skydivers.

We help you choose:

• The right cut
• The proper material combination
• Your custom size
• A design matched to your flying style
  
  

If you have questions, contact Intrudair customer support or one of our authorized dealers to make sure you choose the safest, most efficient, and most comfortable jumpsuit possible.

Recommended models: CF, ES, EST, C+,