dropdeded 0 #1 October 20, 2002 Guy at the cigarette store wants to jump,BIG boy but proportianate.Im gonna check with the dz but what the hell,just thought I'd ask here.I figure he's too big for Tandem??? but what about aff # 1 ? dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #2 October 20, 2002 There was a thread awhile back about a big guy who wanted to jump and some DZ out west modified a tandem rig for him. Also I saw some stuff about tandem manufactures converting or special orders for big guys... Do a search... ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #3 October 20, 2002 If I remember correctly there was a thread in the Safety and Training forum about a BIG guy wanting to do a skydive and he did finally.....so do a search for it. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 October 20, 2002 Possible, but his gear choices are going to be limited. Relative Workshop has a procedure for converting the Tandem Vector to a ripcord rig HEREArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Derekbox 0 #5 October 21, 2002 Our DZ (Deland) has safely sent several big boys through AFF on converted tandem rigs... It was funny seeing Vladi (one of the biggestest AFF JMs) doing the jump without a suit wearing weights.... I also know RWS will also make rigs esp for the big boys. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #6 October 21, 2002 I'm 6'2" and 290lbs...so far, no problems. Except for the fact that this sport seems to have an over-abundance of floaters!!! FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #7 October 21, 2002 I'm 6'2" and 290lbs...so far, no problems. Except for the fact that this sport seems to have an over-abundance of floaters!!! -------------------------------------------------- So what did you do for your first ?Im thinking this is gonna be a one time thing for the guy? dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #8 October 21, 2002 Deland, (already said) has a program for big skydivers. They have Tandem rigs modefied for 1 jumper to do Aff, and the jumpmasters have lots of experience at it also. If you can make the trip its worth it. Have fun Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #9 October 21, 2002 make a search on the user JUMBO he is the big guy who did a a jump. Safety and training forum is where you can find his quest. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallRate 0 #10 October 21, 2002 I signed up for AFF right away, requiring a static-line to break the ol' hymen. I have to give credit to an incredible staff of instructors: Jason Bradley, Kirk Yerkes (Spelling?), Jon Stewart, Steve Alexander and Don Brewer. I would have a difficult time believing that you could improve on this group! FallRate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
