grue 1 #1 July 2, 2002 Heya- I'm new here, so I'm not sure if this is the right forum for this, but I figure if it's not, the mods will move it anyway :D I've wanted to go skydiving for a long time now, and now that I'm finally old enough to afford it on my own(a dinosaur-like 20 years of age, yeehaw!), I've had friends mention weight restrictions and/or size restrictions. I'm about 6'3", 225-235lbs depending on season, and of very athetic build. Will this present any problems, perhaps needing a specially equipped DZ, or should most any DZ be able to handle someone of my size?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #2 July 2, 2002 You should be fine. Welcome to the forums. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #3 July 2, 2002 Quote I'm about 6'3", 225-235lbs depending on season, and of very athetic build. so.....are you single? You're too young for me, I'm asking for the other girls! Actually, I think a VERY experienced and well-known jumper here in Deland named Vladi Pesa is about your size, or even a little bigger, so it can be done. Of course, he jumps a canopy about the size of a handkerchief now.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Derekbox 0 #4 July 2, 2002 Im not that tall but I wieght about that much. I didnt have a problem. ;) You will love it. Derek Blue skies. P.S. Pass it along: be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #5 July 2, 2002 I jumped with a student twice this past weekend hwo weighed 250lbs fully geared. No problem at all. I just had to jump naked to keep up with him<---j/k Welcome to the madness that is DropZone.com! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #6 July 2, 2002 Thanks for the help, folks, when I call them tomorrow, hopefully I'll get some good news :D :D QuoteI jumped with a student twice this past weekend hwo weighed 250lbs fully geared. No problem at all. I just had to jump naked to keep up with him<---j/k I can't imagine how cold -that- would be on the bits.... I'm pretty excited. looks like the DZ I wanna go to is $180 for the course and first static jump, then $40/jump for statics. Once I get the course and 4 additional jumps, I can move to freefalls at $25/jump. Does that sound reasonable?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #7 July 2, 2002 I was kidding about being naked Yes we have a 300 sq ft canopy that he jumped. Most DZ's should have no problem accomodating you. Good Luck!! And it is not "Fall from the sky" but "Fly in the sky" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #8 July 2, 2002 QuoteI was kidding about being naked Suuuure ya were :D yeah, I was just trying to imagine tho, gosh. 120mph winds..... Quote Yes we have a 300 sq ft canopy that he jumped. Most DZ's should have no problem accomodating you. Good Luck!! And it is not "Fall from the sky" but "Fly in the sky" Yeah, worse case scenario, I can head to one of the bigger DZs, just a longer trip.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weid14 0 #9 July 2, 2002 vladi is 6'3"? Huh, I dindt' think he was taller than me. to the original poster -- sounds like you're doing static line, have you looked into all the different training options? just curious, the more informed you are the better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #10 July 2, 2002 I haven't really looked into the other stuff, I was under the (probably mistaken) impression that tandem was really just if you wanna go once or twice, whereas static line is going to be the quickest route to actually getting a licence. AFF isn't available at my quasi-local DZ, as far as I know, but I'll ask 'em when I call tomorrow.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freebird 0 #11 July 2, 2002 My boyfriend was about your size when he did a tandem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites weid14 0 #12 July 2, 2002 some DZ's use a tandem to solo progression. it's got some pros and cons like everything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #13 July 3, 2002 Wheee, got an email from the DZ. As long as I stay under 235lbs, I'm good. Guess that means the weight training stops -now- :Dcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billo 0 #14 July 3, 2002 welcome to the sport! don't sweat your size, it is good to see another big guy around! we fall fast, and i love falling with fast (we're *fast-ies* not *fatties*) people, it requires a lot less effort on staying big and more time spent having fun! i did my first tandem when i was 6'5" and 255 pounds. my instructor was cool with giving me a tandem, but wanted me at 220 pounds for aff. so i dropped the weight. now that i've graduated, bought my 210 sqft canopy, and moved away from my home home dz, i can put the weight back on...it's a cheaper way to get high speed landings out of my canopy (much cheaper than downsizing anyhow, worry less about your weight and concentrate on having fun and your next jump. enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverbrian 0 #15 July 3, 2002 QuoteYou're too young for me, Since when is 20 too young? They're the best ones! Cute, impressionable, energetic, and obedient! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #16 July 3, 2002 Even though I'm young at heart, it would just be a little too weird to be 17 years older than my date.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #17 July 3, 2002 Oh Skymama.can I justify it for you? LOL All the better magazines say that you CAN date a younger man........take your age divide it by 2 and add 7.........ummmmmm me thinks 20 just squeeks by;) Course I'm older than you so I can't date anyone younger than say.......27...... You go girl! Bwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #18 July 3, 2002 QuoteI haven't really looked into the other stuff, I was under the (probably mistaken) impression that tandem was really just if you wanna go once or twice, whereas static line is going to be the quickest route to actually getting a licence. AFF isn't available at my quasi-local DZ, as far as I know, but I'll ask 'em when I call tomorrow. Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. A lot of dropzones are starting to use tandeming as a part of regular training though, AFP or IAF programs. The prices you listed were about right. The only thing I'd recommend is to bring a couple sandwiches to the dropzone because you'll be there most of the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhillyKev 0 #19 July 3, 2002 Geez!! You people are slipping!! You have a newbie here and you don't teach him one of the fundamental rules regarding our sport? Take a look at the subject again. BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverbrian 0 #20 July 3, 2002 QuoteTandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. What's the best way if you DO want to learn to be a skydiver? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #21 July 3, 2002 Oh Kev you're right! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!! Oh oh and BOOBIES!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #22 July 3, 2002 >Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. Huh? I went tandem since it was offered and I *think* I'm a skydiver... If I'm not someone let me know....Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #23 July 3, 2002 Quote>Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. Huh? I went tandem since it was offered and I *think* I'm a skydiver... If I'm not someone let me know.... What I meant was, that if you don't think that you want to be a skydiver, you just want to experience skydiving once in your life, then tandeming is the way to go. If you're already pretty sure you want to learn to skydive and your DZ is only offering SL and tandeming, then there's not much point in doing a tandem. Heck, my 18th jump was a tandem and I think I may be a skydiver too. QuoteWhat's the best way if you DO want to learn to be a skydiver? Ask 20 different people and you'll get 20 different opinions. 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skymama 37 #3 July 2, 2002 Quote I'm about 6'3", 225-235lbs depending on season, and of very athetic build. so.....are you single? You're too young for me, I'm asking for the other girls! Actually, I think a VERY experienced and well-known jumper here in Deland named Vladi Pesa is about your size, or even a little bigger, so it can be done. Of course, he jumps a canopy about the size of a handkerchief now.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #4 July 2, 2002 Im not that tall but I wieght about that much. I didnt have a problem. ;) You will love it. Derek Blue skies. P.S. Pass it along: be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #5 July 2, 2002 I jumped with a student twice this past weekend hwo weighed 250lbs fully geared. No problem at all. I just had to jump naked to keep up with him<---j/k Welcome to the madness that is DropZone.com! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #6 July 2, 2002 Thanks for the help, folks, when I call them tomorrow, hopefully I'll get some good news :D :D QuoteI jumped with a student twice this past weekend hwo weighed 250lbs fully geared. No problem at all. I just had to jump naked to keep up with him<---j/k I can't imagine how cold -that- would be on the bits.... I'm pretty excited. looks like the DZ I wanna go to is $180 for the course and first static jump, then $40/jump for statics. Once I get the course and 4 additional jumps, I can move to freefalls at $25/jump. Does that sound reasonable?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #7 July 2, 2002 I was kidding about being naked Yes we have a 300 sq ft canopy that he jumped. Most DZ's should have no problem accomodating you. Good Luck!! And it is not "Fall from the sky" but "Fly in the sky" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #8 July 2, 2002 QuoteI was kidding about being naked Suuuure ya were :D yeah, I was just trying to imagine tho, gosh. 120mph winds..... Quote Yes we have a 300 sq ft canopy that he jumped. Most DZ's should have no problem accomodating you. Good Luck!! And it is not "Fall from the sky" but "Fly in the sky" Yeah, worse case scenario, I can head to one of the bigger DZs, just a longer trip.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #9 July 2, 2002 vladi is 6'3"? Huh, I dindt' think he was taller than me. to the original poster -- sounds like you're doing static line, have you looked into all the different training options? just curious, the more informed you are the better! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 July 2, 2002 I haven't really looked into the other stuff, I was under the (probably mistaken) impression that tandem was really just if you wanna go once or twice, whereas static line is going to be the quickest route to actually getting a licence. AFF isn't available at my quasi-local DZ, as far as I know, but I'll ask 'em when I call tomorrow.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freebird 0 #11 July 2, 2002 My boyfriend was about your size when he did a tandem Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #12 July 2, 2002 some DZ's use a tandem to solo progression. it's got some pros and cons like everything else. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #13 July 3, 2002 Wheee, got an email from the DZ. As long as I stay under 235lbs, I'm good. Guess that means the weight training stops -now- :Dcavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #14 July 3, 2002 welcome to the sport! don't sweat your size, it is good to see another big guy around! we fall fast, and i love falling with fast (we're *fast-ies* not *fatties*) people, it requires a lot less effort on staying big and more time spent having fun! i did my first tandem when i was 6'5" and 255 pounds. my instructor was cool with giving me a tandem, but wanted me at 220 pounds for aff. so i dropped the weight. now that i've graduated, bought my 210 sqft canopy, and moved away from my home home dz, i can put the weight back on...it's a cheaper way to get high speed landings out of my canopy (much cheaper than downsizing anyhow, worry less about your weight and concentrate on having fun and your next jump. enjoy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #15 July 3, 2002 QuoteYou're too young for me, Since when is 20 too young? They're the best ones! Cute, impressionable, energetic, and obedient! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #16 July 3, 2002 Even though I'm young at heart, it would just be a little too weird to be 17 years older than my date.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #17 July 3, 2002 Oh Skymama.can I justify it for you? LOL All the better magazines say that you CAN date a younger man........take your age divide it by 2 and add 7.........ummmmmm me thinks 20 just squeeks by;) Course I'm older than you so I can't date anyone younger than say.......27...... You go girl! Bwahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #18 July 3, 2002 QuoteI haven't really looked into the other stuff, I was under the (probably mistaken) impression that tandem was really just if you wanna go once or twice, whereas static line is going to be the quickest route to actually getting a licence. AFF isn't available at my quasi-local DZ, as far as I know, but I'll ask 'em when I call tomorrow. Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. A lot of dropzones are starting to use tandeming as a part of regular training though, AFP or IAF programs. The prices you listed were about right. The only thing I'd recommend is to bring a couple sandwiches to the dropzone because you'll be there most of the day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #19 July 3, 2002 Geez!! You people are slipping!! You have a newbie here and you don't teach him one of the fundamental rules regarding our sport? Take a look at the subject again. BEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #20 July 3, 2002 QuoteTandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. What's the best way if you DO want to learn to be a skydiver? In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #21 July 3, 2002 Oh Kev you're right! BEEEEEEEEEEEEEER!! Oh oh and BOOBIES!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #22 July 3, 2002 >Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. Huh? I went tandem since it was offered and I *think* I'm a skydiver... If I'm not someone let me know....Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #23 July 3, 2002 Quote>Tandem is the best way to experience skydiving if you don't want really want to learn to be a skydiver. Huh? I went tandem since it was offered and I *think* I'm a skydiver... If I'm not someone let me know.... What I meant was, that if you don't think that you want to be a skydiver, you just want to experience skydiving once in your life, then tandeming is the way to go. If you're already pretty sure you want to learn to skydive and your DZ is only offering SL and tandeming, then there's not much point in doing a tandem. Heck, my 18th jump was a tandem and I think I may be a skydiver too. QuoteWhat's the best way if you DO want to learn to be a skydiver? Ask 20 different people and you'll get 20 different opinions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #24 July 3, 2002 QuoteWhat's the best way if you DO want to learn to be a skydiver? Ya gotta jump out of a plane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #25 July 3, 2002 Andrea, I'm 22, so pick me, pick me--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
