violarockstar 0 #1 May 9, 2008 Hi, I'm new to the boards here. I've never gone skydiving and I really want to do a tandem jump. My question is, do I need to be concerned at all about my height/weight? I'm 5'0" and 123 lbs. Do they make harnesses for short people like me? Just wondering if anyone has any advice. Thanks so much, I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyHigh04 0 #2 May 9, 2008 I'm not an expert by any means but I've done tandems and this is a pretty simple question. At your height/weight, there should be no problem at all for you to do a tandem skydive. My advice: have fun. "...And once you have tasted flight, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been, and there you long to return..." - Leonardo da Vinci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 May 9, 2008 Yes, the harness is adjustable in about 8-9 places. They will have no problem snugging you in. As light as you are, it should be a very comfortable jump. I love taking people your size. Prepare to have your fun meter pegged. Have a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreyLake 0 #4 May 9, 2008 I'm also 5'0" and I've made 10 tandem jumps (at different times and for different reasons). Indeed, harnesses are adjustable. Today I jumped (at the same time, practicing for shooting video with) a tandem student and her instructor, and she was a few inches shorter than us! No taller than 4'9". It was her 2nd tandem jump, and again she had a great time. So go have a great time!Let's go to candy mountain. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
violarockstar 0 #5 May 10, 2008 Great! Thanks so much for the replies. That helps put my mind at ease I'm excited to go on my first jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
