Can I skydive if I weigh 300 pounds?
The question we hear most often is, “Is there a weight limit to skydive?” To answer bluntly, yes there is. For AFF (Accelerated Free Fall), the weight limit is 225 lbs, no exceptions. For a tandem jump, we can typically accommodate up to 265 lbs.
Can you skydive if you are overweight?
On Tandem skydives you have all of your weight sitting on your thighs during the parachute ride. This can make it uncomfortable if you’re overweight. Nausea, loss of circulation and even unconsciousness under the parachute could happen.
What’s the heaviest you can be to skydive?
220 lbs
Understanding Skydiving Weight & Age Limits The maximum weight limit for Tandem Students is 220 lbs, with some exceptions. Maximum weight limit for AFF students is 240 lbs. Over 70 years? Ask about your ability to make a skydive.
How much does it cost to skydive in Honolulu?
Group Pricing
| Standard Tandem Skydive 12,000′ | $300 |
|---|---|
| Standard Tandem Skydive 14,000′ | $325 |
| Online Reservation Special 12,000′ * | $250 |
| Online Reservation Special 14,000′ ** | $275 |
| Highest Tandem in Hawaii 20,000′ (HALO) *** | $1600 |
Can I skydive at 260 lbs?
Tandem passengers must be 254 lbs. or less. AFF jumpers must be 260 lbs. or less.
Can you skydive if you weigh 250?
Most skydiving centers will say their weight limit for a tandem passenger is approximately 200-220 pounds for women and 230-250 pounds for men. There is typically no minimum weight, only a minimum age (18 years old in the US).
Can you skydive at 250 pounds?
Do they weigh you before skydiving?
Yes. All guests will be asked to step on a scale. This is done with discretion whereby no one but the associate checking you in is able to read your weight. This may seem over the top but is standard in the skydiving industry as weight restrictions are taken seriously.
Do you have to be a certain weight to go skydiving?
Most skydiving centers will say their weight limit for a tandem passenger is approximately 200-220 pounds for women and 230-250 pounds for men. There is typically no minimum weight, only a minimum age (18 years old in the US). This is sometimes necessary for guests on the higher end of the allowable weight spectrum.
Is skydiving in Hawaii safe?
Tandem skydiving in Hawaii is extremely safe. It is an introductory adventure, and not much danger is involved. The rate of occurrence of accidents is as low as 0.03%.
Is there a weight limit for skydiving in Hawaii?
Tandem skydiving is restricted to those eighteen years and older, and not weighing more than 240 pounds. For those weighing over 200 pounds but less than 240 pounds, an additional $2.00 per pound is charged, and your Tandem Instructor must approve each sky diver weighing over 200 pounds.
