justin84 0 #1 August 22, 2003 I'm an aspiring bodybuilder and i want to go through the AFF program. Right now I weigh in at slightly under 250. Everyone tells me that people my size shouldn't skydive. Am i at a much higher risk of injury even if i'm in good shape? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 August 22, 2003 wha? You'll do fine. I think theres a few people on this website that are avid skydivers that weigh as much as you. You just have to realize that you'll be loading the training canopies heavier than the instructors are used to students loading them so pay CLOSE attention to the training (not like you shouldnt anyhow ). Just make your concerns known to the instructors and they'll tell you what you need. They might go grab weights to do the aff dives though --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #3 August 22, 2003 QuoteEveryone tells me that people my size shouldn't skydive. Everyone who tells you that is wrong.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justin84 0 #4 August 22, 2003 thanks so much! you guys would laugh your ass off if you saw the big grin i have on my face right now i'm so damn excited! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 August 22, 2003 QuoteRight now I weigh in at slightly under 250. Screw them! I'm a weight lifter (and a beer drinker, great combo, eh?) that weighs in at 250lbs. I'm also an instructor and have nearly 700 jumps. Tell the folks that are telling you that you can't do this they're wrong! For instance, we (SD Aggieland) have a 300sq ft student canopy for guys our size... As for injury? Well, its not a real safe sport, but are you *more* at a wrisk? I wouldn't think so.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justin84 0 #6 August 22, 2003 One other question. When you say... QuoteYou just have to realize that you'll be loading the training canopies heavier than the instructors are used to students loading them so pay CLOSE attention to the training what does that mean exactly? Do you mean my weight will just be putting more load on the canopy and making me drop faster? or is loading a skydiving term? excuse my newbie-ness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #7 August 22, 2003 QuoteDo you mean my weight will just be putting more load on the canopy and making me drop faster? or is loading a skydiving term? excuse my newbie-ness. To you it means that you'll be going faster, both horizontally and vertically, than someone lighter under the same canopy. Don't worry too much about it, your dropzone will take good care of you."Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 August 22, 2003 Wingloading is a ratio of weight to canopy size. If the student program is setup right, they'll have a 300sq ft or larger rig for guys your size. Even with the rig weight, you'd still keep that ratio under 1:1, which is good for a student. Simply put, higher the wingloading, the faster the speed. The faster the speed, the easier it is for you to get hurt.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justin84 0 #9 August 22, 2003 cool, thanks alot for your help!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Blahr 0 #10 August 22, 2003 Dude, I'm also a bodybuilder. You arent too heavy. Some DZ have a limit on Tandem passengers but you can check around. The folks telling you that are full of it :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nightjumps 1 #11 August 22, 2003 Well, let the head "Anvil Brother" jump in here. I'm 6'6" and 240 lbs.. Been jumping off and on for the past 23 years. Recently met "Tall Guy" at the World Freefall Convention who is 6'9" and weighs in at 260. Know several pushing 300# exit weight. If you decide to stay in the sport, please feel free to email me for gear recommendations at that time. In the meantime, find a DZ with a Manta or Falcon 300 or Navigator 280 and similar size reserve. Your weight is not contrained by the main as mcuh as it us by the reserve weight limitations. That's the biggie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflyguy 0 #12 August 22, 2003 Hell, just ask Gus and Harry if they are dead yet. Couple a big bounders that love to skydive. Plus they are cooler than hell, and heavier than you. Oh, except for the part when the steamroller pausie saw Gus naked. Oooo, Shiver....... ---------------------------- bzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #13 August 22, 2003 I am 265-270 exit weight...and have been since I started jumping...you will be just fine. find your self a big canopy to learn on and you wont have any worries.... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #14 August 22, 2003 QuoteWell, let the head "Anvil Brother" jump in here. I'm 6'6" and 240 lbs.. Sorry, you're not the head anvil anymore. I'm a 5'8", 265# out the door, fat-bastard and I do love to get my jump on. We'll have to get together for an anvil load the next time I'm around Tulsa. Justin, you've gotten some excellent advice here, I really have nothing else to add.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites StevePhelps 0 #15 August 22, 2003 Hey Kris! You gave me a few IAD jumps at Cushing before I switched to AFF at Lloyd's place in Skiatook. I too am an anvil. In fact Keith (head anvil) gave me his old jump suit. I'm 5' 10" and 225-235 (depending on the season). I fall like a rock, but enjoy it all. Justin, my suggestion is the same as everyone else's. Your DZO should have a proper rig to train on -- and when you are trained - contact me-- I'll sell you my container w/ Raven3. That'll hold you! Once while jumping IAD at Cushing they had another big boy, so he got the Manta and I got a Tandem rig! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #16 August 22, 2003 QuoteI'm a 5'8", 265# out the door, Yeah? I'm 6'1" and almost 280# out the door. Nearly 300# with a tandem rig on. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #17 August 22, 2003 Suddenly, I feel like a lightweight.. 6' 255# exit weight.. I wanna skydive with you guys.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #18 August 22, 2003 Yeah, I like going on FF dives where people sit-fly and I just go to my belly and punch out the fall rate. That messes with them. Especially when you dock on them...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #19 August 22, 2003 AggieDave.. take my foot... please!! I love it! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kris 0 #20 August 22, 2003 QuoteHey Kris! You gave me a few IAD jumps at Cushing before I switched to AFF at Lloyd's place in Skiatook. Hola! Yup, I definitely remember you...and the plane rides. 3 to a load in a plane that normally holds 5. That was a lot of beef on that plane between all of us.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Unutsch 0 #21 August 22, 2003 damn, another rocket in the sky Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #22 August 22, 2003 You'll be fine with the right equipment and instruction. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vonSanta 0 #23 August 22, 2003 The people here are all wrong. Skydiving is only relatively safe for guys my size - 145lbs, 5 10. You need to be built like me (a flat, skinny rock climber) to skydive safely. The reason being that IF you have a double mal, you can simply float to the ground like a leaf Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ScubaSteve 0 #24 August 22, 2003 LMAO!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nightjumps 1 #25 August 22, 2003 Quote... you can simply float to the ground like a leaf You can go out like a leaf where a gentle winter whisper brushes you off the planet without notice or you can go out like a meteor and leave an indelible impression on the planet forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. 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Blahr 0 #10 August 22, 2003 Dude, I'm also a bodybuilder. You arent too heavy. Some DZ have a limit on Tandem passengers but you can check around. The folks telling you that are full of it :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #11 August 22, 2003 Well, let the head "Anvil Brother" jump in here. I'm 6'6" and 240 lbs.. Been jumping off and on for the past 23 years. Recently met "Tall Guy" at the World Freefall Convention who is 6'9" and weighs in at 260. Know several pushing 300# exit weight. If you decide to stay in the sport, please feel free to email me for gear recommendations at that time. In the meantime, find a DZ with a Manta or Falcon 300 or Navigator 280 and similar size reserve. Your weight is not contrained by the main as mcuh as it us by the reserve weight limitations. That's the biggie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyguy 0 #12 August 22, 2003 Hell, just ask Gus and Harry if they are dead yet. Couple a big bounders that love to skydive. Plus they are cooler than hell, and heavier than you. Oh, except for the part when the steamroller pausie saw Gus naked. Oooo, Shiver....... ---------------------------- bzzzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #13 August 22, 2003 I am 265-270 exit weight...and have been since I started jumping...you will be just fine. find your self a big canopy to learn on and you wont have any worries.... marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #14 August 22, 2003 QuoteWell, let the head "Anvil Brother" jump in here. I'm 6'6" and 240 lbs.. Sorry, you're not the head anvil anymore. I'm a 5'8", 265# out the door, fat-bastard and I do love to get my jump on. We'll have to get together for an anvil load the next time I'm around Tulsa. Justin, you've gotten some excellent advice here, I really have nothing else to add.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StevePhelps 0 #15 August 22, 2003 Hey Kris! You gave me a few IAD jumps at Cushing before I switched to AFF at Lloyd's place in Skiatook. I too am an anvil. In fact Keith (head anvil) gave me his old jump suit. I'm 5' 10" and 225-235 (depending on the season). I fall like a rock, but enjoy it all. Justin, my suggestion is the same as everyone else's. Your DZO should have a proper rig to train on -- and when you are trained - contact me-- I'll sell you my container w/ Raven3. That'll hold you! Once while jumping IAD at Cushing they had another big boy, so he got the Manta and I got a Tandem rig! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 August 22, 2003 QuoteI'm a 5'8", 265# out the door, Yeah? I'm 6'1" and almost 280# out the door. Nearly 300# with a tandem rig on. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #17 August 22, 2003 Suddenly, I feel like a lightweight.. 6' 255# exit weight.. I wanna skydive with you guys.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #18 August 22, 2003 Yeah, I like going on FF dives where people sit-fly and I just go to my belly and punch out the fall rate. That messes with them. Especially when you dock on them...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #19 August 22, 2003 AggieDave.. take my foot... please!! I love it! chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #20 August 22, 2003 QuoteHey Kris! You gave me a few IAD jumps at Cushing before I switched to AFF at Lloyd's place in Skiatook. Hola! Yup, I definitely remember you...and the plane rides. 3 to a load in a plane that normally holds 5. That was a lot of beef on that plane between all of us.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #21 August 22, 2003 damn, another rocket in the sky Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #22 August 22, 2003 You'll be fine with the right equipment and instruction. Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vonSanta 0 #23 August 22, 2003 The people here are all wrong. Skydiving is only relatively safe for guys my size - 145lbs, 5 10. You need to be built like me (a flat, skinny rock climber) to skydive safely. The reason being that IF you have a double mal, you can simply float to the ground like a leaf Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #25 August 22, 2003 Quote... you can simply float to the ground like a leaf You can go out like a leaf where a gentle winter whisper brushes you off the planet without notice or you can go out like a meteor and leave an indelible impression on the planet forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
