atsaubrey 0 #1 July 16, 2003 who was the heaviest person any of you have seen or heard of skydiving? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #2 July 16, 2003 Back in the late 70's I knew a jump pilot called "Twiggy". He was about 300 pounds plus. They got him to jump once. Static line with a T-10....--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #3 July 16, 2003 I corresponded with a fellow Anvil Brother about some gear I had for sale a few months ago. He was 6'9" tall and 295 # He was a student so I don't know if he stayed in it. I'm 6'6" and 240. Grant Meeker with Freefly Euphoria is 6'4" and 235. There's several that are our size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 July 16, 2003 I'm 6'1" and weight between 240 and 250 depending on the week and how much beer I have had. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #5 July 16, 2003 Well, they grows 'em a little bigger in Texas. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #6 July 16, 2003 I met a low-time jumper at MHS in Longmont CO who was SEVEN feet tall and IIRC, he told me his exit weight was 290. He was trained in FL by jumping a tandem rig solo."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #7 July 16, 2003 Quotewho was the heaviest person any of you have seen or heard of skydiving? I'm 5'8", 235#. I thought I was a big guy until I took a student that was 6', 295# a while back. Let's just say that there was a lot of extra room in the back of the Cessna on that one since it was just us and the pilot.Sky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #8 July 16, 2003 Jump Shack make a rig for one of the Saudi Princes last year.......350lb. Talking a MF fast sitfly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 July 16, 2003 One of the managers I work with is about 6'5" and 315.. so out the door weight has to be 340# and he has about 250 jumps up here in Washington. He jumps a Velocity Infinity rig with a Triathalon 260 and does not have any issue with it. I have seen some other big guys around at Snohomish and Kapowsin as well. all well over 220 and over 6' tall Amazon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NightJumper 0 #10 July 16, 2003 QuoteI have seen some other big guys around at Snohomish and Kapowsin as well. all well over 220 and over 6' tall Boy, you grow them big over there don't you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyros1 0 #11 July 16, 2003 QuoteI'm 6'1" and weight between 240 and 250 depending on the week and how much beer I have had. About the same Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vx99 0 #12 July 16, 2003 I'm 6'7" and 250 lbs, jumping a VX109 and lovin' every second_______________________________________________ More rules is NEVER the right the answer..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #13 July 16, 2003 One of the regulars at my dad's dropzone in Alabama weighs in butt naked at just about 300. He jumps a MT1-XX converted to BOC. No problem whatsoever. One of my video guys here, Shecky-do-da, weighs about 250 in street clothes. He jumps a Stilletto 170. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #14 July 16, 2003 I'm 5.9, 215lbs and 245lbs geared up. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #15 July 16, 2003 QuoteOne of the managers I work with is about 6'5" and 315.. so out the door weight has to be 340# and he has about 250 jumps up here in Washington. He jumps a Velocity Infinity rig with a Triathalon 260 and does not have any issue with it. So how safe is that, as he's way outside of TSO'd weight limits for anything shy of a tandem rig... the Infinity's only TSO'd to 254lbs and 150 knots, per the owners manual... What's he jumping for a reserve? Is he way outside the TSO'd limits for that too? I do understand that most equipment is tested beyond the TSO limits, but he's pretty far beyond them, which is kinda scary! "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #16 July 16, 2003 There is a Warrant Officer in 5th SFG who weighed 250Lbs. without gear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #17 July 17, 2003 We have a 6'9", 300lb jumpmaster with 600 dives who jumps a 190. We're 5000ft ASL. tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #18 July 17, 2003 Quote There is a Warrant Officer in 5th SFG who weighed 250Lbs. without gear. There is a guy in the 10th group sniper locker called "Bunky" that I went to MFFJM with who was 250 butt naked, He looks like a pro wrestler, so they didn't question him about his weight and let him in the course. He passed no problem. Bottom line is that there are plenty of BIG dudes out there who are absolutely in shape and still skydive their asses off. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #19 July 17, 2003 "Bottom line is that there are plenty of BIG dudes out there who are absolutely in shape and still skydive their asses off." I'm proud to say that I am a big dude who is not in shape and can't skydive my ass off. Don't forget about us! -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrodan 0 #20 July 17, 2003 I'm 5'10'' 250lbs and i'v jumped with a couple people bigger than me but not many its fun to dock with freeflyers on your belly.DAN SMITH www.skydivewichita.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #21 July 17, 2003 So... are you going to walk up to him and tell him ... he can't jump?????Amazon Hint the nickname aint because I have been on a certain river Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crutch 0 #22 July 17, 2003 How many people out there are jumping canopies above the recommended weight. I know I on any weekend I can go to the DZ and find plenty of them. Then, you have people exceeding the speed of the TSO all the time, what about premature openings. Yes, I think people exceed the guidelines all the time, but when was the last time you got off the Interstate and slowed down to the ramp speed of 45 mph? Same difference.....? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bwilling 0 #23 July 18, 2003 QuoteYes, I think people exceed the guidelines all the time You're right, I'm sure he's not the only one jumping gear over it's max TSO'd weight! That doesn't make it a safe practice to do so though... and he may be the most over the weight limit of anybody I've heard of, as he's almost 90lbs over the weight limit of his H&C (and possibly his reserve too), which is why I posed the question initially... how much is too much? But hell no Amazon, I'm not gonna tell him he can't jump it! I'm only 6' 3" and 230lbs... he'd squash me like a bug! "If all you ever do is all you ever did, then all you'll ever get is all you ever got." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #24 July 19, 2003 7'0" and 300 lbs He used military gear to stay within the weight limits of the gear. He's not jumping any more (non-jump related back injury). Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
