flingwing 0 #1 December 14, 2008 Hello all, was hoping to get some info on available gear for heavier skydivers. I'm 6'3" and about 250lb and recently inquired about continuing my AFF training however they did not have gear suitable for my weight. I'm living in Hong Kong and did AFF 1 & 2 while on holiday in Australia but commuting to Aus isn't exactly cost effective! Could someone recommend any gear suitable for my size. Thanks! Regards, Martin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voodew1 0 #2 December 14, 2008 we use a converted tandem rig with a Navigator 300 for biguns like yourself You will have a hard time finding a non-tandem rig TSOed for your exit weight Due to liability most places wouldn't want to use a rig that wasn't TSOed for your weight (not that there would be much of a safety issue its just the laibility of what if) The pimp hand is powdered up ... say something stupid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #3 December 14, 2008 Another random thought - your DZ may *NOT* let you use non-student gear (modified for reserve-side main deployment, for example) while you're under training due to liability concerns. Definitely check with the DZ and find out, BEFORE you put money down on gear.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flingwing 0 #4 December 15, 2008 Thanks for the info guys. Suppose it would be easier and cheaper to lose the weight! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
