BjornTheBear

I'm a noob, so forgive me if I sound retarded. What's wrong with wearing contacts, and just using standard non-rx goggles? Are there some major disadvantages I'm not understanding? Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

I have awesome health insurance, and even better life insurance. You can thank riding, racing, and stunting sportbikes for that. Thanks again to everyone. My first step will be getting down to an easy & manageable weight without having to completely change my life (250lbs), and go from there. Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

TwinCities Skydive will do Tandem's up to 240lbs... But I'm not sure how that helps me get my license. Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

Eat less McDonalds. Thanks for the fatguy joke, douche. I don't eat McDonalds. To everyone else, thanks for the information. Looks like I'll need to find something in the middle of losing some weight, and finding a DZ to work with me. Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

Well, that's refreshing to hear Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

I've touched 220lbs once in my life. I literally had to work out 7 days a week, 3 hours a day. Pay for a personal trainer, and eat nothing but supplements, chicken, and tuna. I know "losing 60lbs" might seem easy, but I've tried. My frame just doesn't allow it. After a year of weight loss, and about 6 personal trainers, the upkeep just to stay at 220 wasn't practical. 30lbs I could do.... but finding the DZ to do it? Let's say I finally make my way through, and get my license. What's the cost of your equipment rated for a 250lb guy? Is it even practical for me to try? Or is this Bear never going to fly? Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson

I'm from Minneapolis, and I'm 6'0" on the nuts, currently weighing in at 279lbs. I'm a big dude, always have been. The local dropzone tells me unless I'm at 220lbs, I can't do my AFF (I want to get my license). So short of losing 60lbs, what are my options? Do I have to buy my own gear designed for bigger dudes? Or find a place that will work with me? To my knowledge, there is really only one place in the Twin Cities to jump. I don't really have a lot of pictures of just me... so these are the best I could grab off my facebook to show you what I'm workin' with. Thanks in advance for your help & replies!! EDIT: fuck it, I can't seem to get pictures to work. You'll just have to click on em below. :P Bjorn "The Bear" Iverson