What to bring and what to wear
A short list. Most of it is provided at the dropzone, and the things you need to bring fit in one sentence.
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A tandem jump needs almost nothing from you. The rig, the harness, the goggles and a jumpsuit if one is needed are all at the dropzone. Below is what actually depends on you.
Bring
- Photo ID. We check age before the jump.
- Your voucher — the code is enough, on a phone or printed.
- A guardian's written consent if the jumper is under 18.
- Laced shoes, or something that stays firmly on the foot.
- Something to drink, and patience — a few hours at the dropzone is normal.
Clothing
Comfortable and sporty, matched to the weather on the ground. It is noticeably colder at 4,000 metres — a difference of well over ten degrees — but you are in it for under a minute in freefall, so there is no need to dress for winter. If conditions call for it, you get a jumpsuit over the top.
- Trousers: long, not restricting movement. Jeans are fine, a skirt is not.
- Top: a t-shirt and a sweatshirt. Nothing loose enough to be torn out of your hands.
- Shoes: laced, flat, firmly attached. No flip-flops, no heels, nothing slip-on.
- Hair: tied back. A band rather than a clip.
Leave behind
- Jewellery, particularly earrings and chains — in that airflow they are a problem.
- Scarves, loose hoods with drawstrings.
- A phone in your pocket. Nothing stays in a pocket in freefall, and a falling phone is dangerous to people below.
- Your own camera or a selfie stick. Only the camera flyer films — that is regulation and safety, not a sales policy.
Glasses and contact lenses
You can jump in glasses — goggles go over them and hold them in place. Mention it at the briefing so the instructor picks the right pair. Contact lenses are more comfortable and usually the simpler answer if you wear them.
The day before
- Sleep. Tiredness and adrenaline go together badly.
- Eat a normal breakfast. Jumping on an empty stomach is the quickest route to feeling ill in the aircraft.
- Skip the alcohol. Anyone under the influence will not be cleared to jump.
- Check the forecast, but do not cancel on your own — the dropzone decides on the day.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I wear?
Comfortable sportswear and laced shoes. No flip-flops, heels or loose items. A jumpsuit, if needed, is provided.
Can I bring my own camera?
No. Only the camera flyer films — that comes from regulation and safety rather than sales policy.
Can I jump wearing glasses?
Yes, under goggles. Mention it at the briefing so the instructor picks a suitable pair.
Should I eat before jumping?
Yes, a normal meal. Jumping on an empty stomach is the most common reason people feel ill in the aircraft.