J-Jo 0 #1 December 2, 2007 hi guys. i have a question. me and my sister want to go skydiving here is the question neither one of us have ever jumped before so my dad is insisting that we jump hooked to someone.(sorry i don't know what its called) but my sister is a big girld. like 300 pounds. is it possible for her to jump? please any information will be greatly appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #2 December 2, 2007 Well, I'm not an expert on any of this, but here's my two cents; First of all, Newby in skydiver lingo would be "woofo" Secondly, hooked to an experienced skydiver would be a tandom jump. Number 3... 300 lbs would be too heavy only if she is out of shape or in some way disabled by her weight. Tandom skydives do have a weight limit due to the maximum suspension wheight of the canopy. Check the "dropzones" link above to find a dropzone near you, and call them to see what restrictions they may have. Keep in mind, my advice and 5 nicles will buy you a quarter. Most any skydiver will tell you, "Skydiving is the most fun you can have with your cloths on"! Good luck and Blue Skies Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #3 December 2, 2007 The normal weight limit for a tandem is 220 - 245 pounds. I have never met an instructor willing to take a 300 lb passenger. YMMV. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
