The sport of skydiving is as rewarding as it is expensive for the newbie, or whom we skydivers call whuffos. There are many great reasons for taking up such a hobby, like having a community of like-minded individuals and enjoying the excitement of freefall. read more
But once you have gotten your licence, skydiving is no more expensive than, say, skiing. If you are a smoker, your habit will cost you in two years the price of the student jumps, the course and the rig. Think about that. [And about dying, developing lung cancer is some 2000 times more likely than bouncing. read more
You will rent kit from the DZ, while you're a student. Afterwards it's time to get your own. I can give you example prices for doing AFF in Denmark (DK is expensive, but not the most expensive ever for skydiving). AFF: ~10000 DKK + any repeat jumps (~1000/jump) Rest of jumps (at least 33 more) for your licence: 3500-6500 DKK, depending on altitude. read more