Quick Question from a Newbie

[flyinghonu 0]

I want to get my husband to go for a tandem (he is a little nervous about the whole thing). Problem is my husband is a fairly large guy (6'3" & 240 lbs). Our DZ (San Diego) and most others limit tandems to 230 lbs max. Do any of you experienced jumpers know how I might be able to arrange a tandem for my husband in light of his size - or does he need to hit the treadmill?

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[YahooLV 0]

IMHO, most canopy configurations are designed for a certain max weight load. Go for the New Years Resolution and drop 10-15 pounds and have a safer jump excperience. Also, most DZ's will charge a buck or two over about 200-225 .

Drop the weight and come up to Jim Wallace at the Perris drop zone and make a safe, fun, unbelievable jump!

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[AggieDave 6]

Yes on both questions.

I personally know instructors in Texas that will take a 240lbs student on a tandem, IF the conditions are right.

Since they're close or at the tandem gear's weight limit, the instructors usually want to see that the student is a solid 240lbs (read: athletic) and atleast 10mph of non-gusting constent wind.

Basically, go to your DZ and talk to the TMs there, the head instructor or the DZO/S&TA. If they can't help you, they may know someone or somewhere that can.

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[GravityGirl 0]

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I want to get my husband to go for a tandem (he is a little nervous about the whole thing). Problem is my husband is a fairly large guy (6'3" & 240 lbs). Our DZ (San Diego) and most others limit tandems to 230 lbs max. Do any of you experienced jumpers know how I might be able to arrange a tandem for my husband in light of his size - or does he need to hit the treadmill?

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