atsaubrey 0 #51 January 2, 2008 Not knowing where you are from and not reading all the posts. Come to Cali and I will get you in the air hell or high water."GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #52 January 2, 2008 Quoteand second how many dz's around just so happen to have an oversized rig built for a brick shit house. Depends on how big his inseam is. The adjustable Telesis and Vector student rigs I've seen will accomodate some pretty big/wide torsos. From personal experience, I've got a pretty long torso and our Telesis' fit fine until I crossed 290. 6'7 with short legs could be stretching it though. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #53 January 2, 2008 This is true, however a lot of dz's have turned away from adjustable lift webs.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #54 January 3, 2008 Quote Aubrey from Elsinore makes Russ Francis look like a skinny punk. And me too! I'm 6'1" 260 on a light day Aubry is on the leftAnvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #55 January 3, 2008 Quote But hey, what do i know..im just talking shit...... Agreed!I had to lose weight(~80lbs) to do a tandem and keep it off for AFF. If you've never had a weight or size problem......MYOFB! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #56 January 3, 2008 Thanks for posting the ugliest pic of me ever.....IDIOT! "GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonka 2 #57 January 4, 2008 Here in Taft we have a big boy student container with a manta 330 in it. We allow AFF students up to or a little bit over 270 pounds to jump. There is no way for you to do a tandem with us but we can get you through AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #58 January 4, 2008 Quote Thanks for posting the ugliest pic of me ever.....IDIOT! Whatever it takes.....As long as I look good! Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 627 #59 January 4, 2008 " ... probably some kind of a BASE or tandem canopy size ..." >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Let's leave BASE canopies out of this discussion. However, you are correct in suggesting tandem canopies. Also consider canopies designed for military HALO and HAHO jumpers. By the time you hang a 100 pound rucksack on a soldier, you are getting into the weight range of tandems. For example, Canadian Search and Rescue Technicains routinely jump 40+ pound rucksacks into miserable terrain. CSAR Techs jump PD Silhouette 300 mains and PR340 reserves. Special Forces types jump tandem gear when they deliver 500 bundles. Oh, and stick with MODERN HALO canopies. We used to have a (2o year old) Para-Flite Goliath 340 in our biggest student rig. It took about five seconds longer to flare than our Manta 290s. Our last large student flared late and broke an ankle. The rig has been gathering dust ever since. It did not help that the student's couch-surfing skills were far more current than his power-lifting skills. As for containers, Relative Workshop published instructions on how to convert Vector II Tandems for large students. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #60 January 4, 2008 Hey man, good luck finding a way!Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 627 #61 January 4, 2008 You remind me of my biggest student ever. He was just over six feet tall, 270 pounds, retired rugby player. The deciding factor was his thighs: ... like tree trunks and solid muscle, therefore low risk of fractures. I also have to admit that the decision to jump with him was driven by ego, my ego. Afterwards, I remembered that our reserves only fly gracefully with about 400 pounds of meat hanging underneath them. How do I know that? I made 1500 jumps on F-111 tandem mains before ZP tandem mains were introduced. First-generation tandem mains were cut from the same patterns as the reserves we still use today. Nowadays, my limit is more like 240 for tandem students, but the deciding factor is still their leg muscles. I use leg muscle mass as a crude way to measure bone mass. And I figure that dense leg muscles equal dense leg bones equal low risk of fracture. The most important question is: "Will this student walk off the DZ this afternoon?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joea 0 #62 January 4, 2008 I'm 6'3", 267lbs and I've done three jumps with no trouble at all. There was no question about my weight whatsoever. They just gave me a big canopy. 325 sq/f if I'm not mistaken. Landing was gentle.It's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it. - Clarence Worley from "True Romance" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #63 January 5, 2008 My ex has taken people of your weight before. He is working in Ixtapa Mexico until April. A few DZ's will allow people heavier than 220. You just have tio check around. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckrincker 0 #64 February 11, 2008 Best of luck in your endeavor to experience our sport. Since you have access to the internet, pull up the USPA web site and find the Regional Director for your area and contact that person. Regional Directors are here to help each and everyone of us. It is unfortunate that you had to experience some attitude from another forum poster, for that, I can only apologize. From "SkybabefromSkydiveStlouis" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnA123 0 #65 February 11, 2008 what stratostar said!! There are some DZ's that will help you. It may cost a little more that regular sized people but its way worth it!! i hate to say this BUT go to USPA.org and click on already a skydiver and then look up drop zones close to you. Call or e-mail them with your personal info. Most will try to get you in the air. Good luck. Let us know if ya get up. JA"been around, seen some things, slept in dumpsters got high with kings KR Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #66 February 11, 2008 http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/ Or try this~ ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #67 February 11, 2008 Hey that is a great looking jumpsuit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
