Gear category

Jumpsuit

Technical flying outfit. Belly, freefly, wingsuit — each discipline has its shape. Custom-fit to flyer weight.

4
Models listed
5
Manufacturers
€400–2,400
Price range
Moderate
Used market
01 — Overview

What it is and how it works

Suit is the second most discipline-specific component after canopy. Belly (booty) suits have wide legs for freefall surface area. Freefly suits are fitted (no booty) for vertical control. Wingsuit suits turn flyer into aerodynamic profile with 2-5 sq.m surfaces. All suits are custom-fit per body measurements + weight (plays drag role).

02 — What to evaluate

Key specs

Discipline

Belly → booty with vent. Freefly → fitted no booty with freefly handles. Angle → wider freefly-like. Wingsuit → dedicated winged.

Material (Cordura / Polycotton)

Cordura = durable, rough, robust. Polycotton = smooth, more "slippery" on flow, preferred for technical positions. Hybrid materials for modulated drag.

Weight factor

Light flyers (<60kg) prefer higher-drag suits to slow fall. Heavy flyers (>90kg) prefer slim ones to not fly too fast. Custom fit balances drag + weight.

03 — Manufacturers

Reference brands

TonysuitsDeepseedVertical SuitsSquirrelIntrudair
04 — Models

4 flagship models

Tonysuits
Tony Freefly
€450–€750
New

Reference freefly suit. Fitted, polycotton, high anti-pull-up collar, freefly handles. Available in custom colors.

Intermediate (B-C)Advanced (C-D)Expert / competition
Manufacturer site →
Deepseed
Dynamic
€500–€800
New

Dynamic-specific suit. Ultra-fitted, zero drag, optimized for high-speed rotations. Preferred by top Italian dynamic flyers.

Advanced (C-D)Expert / competition
Manufacturer site →
Squirrel
Swift 4
€950–€1,200
New

World's best-selling beginner wingsuit. ~1.5:1 glide, easy deployment, simple construction. First wingsuit of 90% Italian flyers.

Intermediate (B-C)
Manufacturer site →
Squirrel
Aura-R
€1,800–€2,400
New

3:1+ glide competitive performance wingsuit. Requires 300+ prior wingsuit jumps. FAI Performance Championship reference suit.

Expert / competition
Manufacturer site →
05 — Lifecycle

Lifespan and used market

Lifespan and maintenance

Well-maintained belly/freefly suit: 500-1,000 jumps. Stitching on slider drag zones goes first. Advanced wingsuits retire after 300-500 jumps due to wing panel stretching.

Used market
Moderate

Moderate supply, needs active search. Fluctuating pricing. Only buy with certified rigger inspection.

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Sources: official manufacturer product pages, USPA SIM Section 5, PIA bulletins. Indicative pricing from European dealers, April 2026. Quota 4000 does not test gear — no individual reviews. For model-specific evaluation: certified rigger or trusted instructor.

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