jillr 0 #1 June 24, 2003 no... it's not me! I got an inquiry a couple days ago from a gentleman weighing 260lbs looking to make a jump. We've set our weight limit at 220 but if there's a place in the midwest or central states that can accomodate him, I want to pass your info on so let me know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 June 24, 2003 Tandem, static, or AFF? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jillr 0 #3 June 24, 2003 I don't think it'd matter... he's 55 and just wants to jump. there's rumor he might also be 6'6... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #4 June 24, 2003 Quote I don't think it'd matter... he's 55 and just wants to jump Uuuuummm....yeah it does!!! 260 is easily accomadated with a big student rig. Tandem......that's a bit tougher. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jillr 0 #5 June 24, 2003 I just want to give the guy a lead about where to go... he didn't say in the email he sent me. The options in nebraska, or even in a couple hundred mile area top out around 220lbs... I'll leave the deciding to him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #6 June 24, 2003 do you remember his name? if it's the same guy that emailed me i'll post this height etc for others to know and make a better judgement, pm me or something<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kansasskydiver 0 #7 June 24, 2003 this is not the same guy as jill is talking about, but it was still a funny email i got awhile back ------------------------------------------------------ To whom it may concern: I have been searching all around and can't seem to find a place to do a first jump due to my size and I'm not sure if any of that is going to change. I'm not 300 lbs. but I am 6'6" tall and I am 250. I have always wanted to try this but now can't seem to find a place. Your weight req. are the closest I could find. Any suggestions If I drop under 220 that would be very unhealty for my size. Am I out of luck. Couldn't you just put one of those parachutes on me that are used to drop trucks and tanks. That woud work wouldn't it. Thank you for your help. Name removed to protect the whuffo<--- See look, pink dolphins DO exist! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billo 0 #8 June 24, 2003 If your guy is looking at tandem, you might be able to try AFFI in Boone, IA. I was 6'5" 250+ lbs when i made my tandem and they took me up. I would hate to send him a barrage of difficult (hefty) tandems, but what the hell, he just got a new engine in his C-182. It is located about 1 hour north north west of Des Moines and contact info is in Parachutist. The owner/tandem master is a friendly, smaller guy with 11,000+ and would be more than capable of taking this guy if he was comfortable with it. He jumps a large Vector tandem rig. b Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #9 June 24, 2003 i am almost 250 without gear and i had no problems at spaceland. "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #10 June 24, 2003 Quotei am almost 250 without gear and i had no problems at spaceland. Well I wouldn't say no problem, it sucked wearing 22 pounds chasing you around Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #11 June 24, 2003 when i trained at SDSL i weighed in at 225#, hook was my divemaster. since then my weight has balloned to 270#, but with a lot of work i am now down to 240#. that said, should i be glad i had my license already? that didn't stop me from jumping my 170^2 parachutes. although having the experience of a number of jumps behind me, i didn't really notice any difference under canopy until i chose a certain brand. but for the record that was when i was 245#, like i said i'm 240# now. i can't see why this particular jumper wanna be shouldn't be able to jump a J-7 with a 280+ in it AFF style, that is if he's willing to risk it, i'd take him up in a minute, because i know he couldn't get away from me! P.S. edit to add "i've seen 280# students go up on tandems at SDSL in the past, i wouldn't reccomend it, but i observed it."--Richard-- "We Will Not Be Shaken By Thugs, And Terroist" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 June 24, 2003 QuoteWell I wouldn't say no problem, it sucked wearing 22 pounds chasing you around Makes your canopy fly like a MOFO though don't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #13 June 24, 2003 Tell him to PM me, I can help him find what would work for him and I know that we could most definately take care of him at SD Aggieland, or atleast I could help explain his options for jumping. Especially since I weigh 245lbs right now.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #14 June 24, 2003 Kansas- I got almost the same email - or maybe I talked to him on a messenger - cant remember..... But... I did get this information request. ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #15 June 24, 2003 HAHAHAAHAHA!!!!!!! no, no.........that is not how it went! first you showed everyone that in order to keep up with me you had to go head down..............then, you talked to everybody about the really cool swoop you made with all that extra weight............then, you rubbed chris m. because you were able to slow down enough not to get knocked out on openning!!!!!!!! and i have the video to prove it!!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHAAHA>>>>>>nice try!!!!!!!!!! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #16 June 24, 2003 Quoteshowed everyone that in order to keep up with me you had to go head down. That just makes things easier. You can move around with ease head down!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cloudseeker2001 0 #17 June 24, 2003 no way man, derek was showin off! "Some call it heavenly in it's brilliance, others mean and rueful of the western dream" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #18 June 24, 2003 Quoteno way man, derek was showin off! That is exactly right, you got it. Whooo Hoooo.... What fun it was to be a student of his!! ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #19 June 24, 2003 Quote no way man, derek was showin off! Well....it makes for better video too!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #20 June 24, 2003 I was 246 going through AFF.. No one seemed to mind.. Thomaston, GA first jump, Byron, CA for the rest. Thankfully I lost a little since then and now i watch my girlish figger.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airann 1 #21 June 24, 2003 FCFF#1 Hey, Is that girlish figure or finger? You scare me Dude... ~AirAnn~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
