Are you planning to go skydiving anytime soon? If so, it is important that you get yourself some skydive gear before jumping out of an airplane! You don’t want to get yourself hurt, do you? Here’s a list of skydiving gear you will need for this adrenaline-filled activity.

Helmets: This should be the first skydive gear you invest in. There are certain places where the staff will allow you to skydive without wearing a helmet, but it is just not advisable to do that. After all, it’s your head that needs to be protected. You cannot be too careful. You may also want to consider purchasing a helmet bag or a video camera for your skydiving helmet.

Skydiving Helmets

When choosing a sky diving helmet, select a helmet which is of good quality. Check to see the kind of impact the helmet is able to absorb as that is going to determine how safe your head will be in case of an accident. You can find a helmet in different price brackets: from $100 to several thousands.

Skydiving Altimeters

Altimeters: A lot of casual skydivers do not invest in this device but since it is not an expensive item, buying it will probably be a good idea. The altimeter will let you know the height, temperature levels, altitude alarms and barometric pressure, keeping you informed.

Skydive Clothing

Clothing: T-shirts are popular items with skydivers. Many funny slogans. Makes a great gift for any avid or beginner skydiver.

 Skydiving Goggles

Goggles: A good pair of skydiving goggles is an important buy. Skydiving goggles protect your eyes from the wind and cold when you are freefalling at 150 kmph.

Other Skydive Gear

Jumpsuits: This may seem like a superficial buy but if you are serious about skydiving, it is important that you get yourself one. The jumpsuit will be able to control your fall rate, direction and speed. It will also protect you against the cold atmosphere. When you buy a jumpsuit, make sure that the fabric and overall quality is good.

Parachutes: You are going to have to shell out a couple of thousand dollars on parachutes. You need 2, one has to be kept in reserve. While choosing a parachute, the most important things that you should keep notice of is the wing load and the construction materials used. The wing load should be at least 1 lb per square feet. So you have to calculate what the size of the parachute should be depending on your body weight. Today’s skydiving parachutes usually come with 7 cells in them.

Harness: This is the sky dive gear that will keep you connected to your parachute.

Automatic Activation Device (AAD): This is the device that will help you open the parachute when you reach the appropriate level in the sky. It is something that you shouldn’t go skydiving without as it has decreased the number of skydiving fatalities throughout the world. An AAD will cost you a few hundred dollars but it is money well spent.

Skydiving is an adventure sport that a lot of people enjoy to indulge in when they get the opportunity. But Skydiving without essential skydiving equipment and gear may result in serious accidents.