Sierra539 0 #1 June 19, 2008 I've been able to search the forums to learn a great amount of info about gear for larger jumpers, which is helpful since I'm 6'6" and 270. However I haven't been able to find any info about training us plus sized people that want to jump. Most of the DZ's in my area limit student weights to 230 and under. The average response I've received when inquiring is "Call us when you lose weight." I've made a few tandem jumps and one AFF jump and would like get things rolling, but it's hard to do that standing on the ground. Anyone have info that might help me out? I'd really appreciate it. Thx. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azureriders 0 #2 June 20, 2008 You are not likely to get anyone to commit over the phone as there are many face to face issuse to address before putting up someone of your size. With that said, we do have a "big boy" rig that will support you and have put guys of your size through AFF before. I dont know what area you are in, but check us out Here, or contact me if you any questions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tetra316 0 #3 June 20, 2008 If you've already done one AFF jump why won't they do another? Did you fall too fast or something to scare them off? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sierra539 0 #4 June 20, 2008 The AFF jump was 3 years ago. I had to stop for surgery to fix a college football injury. I've dropped weight since then, the only problem is that the DZ I was training at lost their license to land jumpers at the airport. Wasn't the DZ's fault, the City pulled the plug all drops landing at the airport. So the search has begun again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,317 #5 June 20, 2008 Please fill out your profile so we may better assist.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrbiceps 0 #6 June 21, 2008 good luck buddy. at 6 foot 6 , 270 is not that overweight. i think its a bit cruel just to tell u to loose weight. Surely someone can give u a 300 canopy to learn on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,317 #7 June 21, 2008 Replying to the wrong guy. I'm the one who offered the assist.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilot-one 0 #8 June 22, 2008 Skydive San Marcos has/had a big boy rig. I believe it's a converted tandem container with about a 300 sq ft canopy. I'd give them a shout if you're not too far. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
