Skydiving for big guys! Up to 285 pounds (125 kg) by special arrangement

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Eric Babcock took this photo of Nick Kaminski taking a first time tandem skydiver on March 2, 2008 at Orange. I particularly like the way it catches the way both the student and instructor's hats are kind of catching air underneath them as well as the effect of the air on Nick's cheeks. 

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See video of Northern Virginia Tandem Skydiving We hire only outstanding camera guys to film our tandem skydives here at Skydive Orange; we've turned quite a few wannabees away. We arrange for a separate skydiving photographer to jump with each tandem skydiving pair for each person who gets their jump videoed or has photos taken. 

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What if I am over the skydiving weight limit?

The weight limit is 220#, but IF you are reasonably proportioned, then:

Tandem:
Heavier passengers make a Tandem master's day a lot harder, and in the long run will increase maintenance on equipment (which we are very careful to repair and replace regularly). We can take Tandems over 220# by special arrangement: 

Below are the overweight surcharges if, wearing shoes, shirt and pants, you weigh:

220# or less- regular price
220# - 230#- add $35/ jump
230# - 240#- add $70/ jump
240# - 250#- add $105/ jump
250# - 260#- add $140/ jump
260# - 270#- add $175/ jump 
270# - 280#- add $210/ jump*
280# - * add $245/ jump*

*We can usually take up to 280# jumper's weight on a tandem skydive. Beyond this, we can occasionally accommodate someone just a little heavier. Our weight capability varies with our staff availability since it depends on their weight too, so ask us and we'll see what we can do as we will not exceed the equipment's rated weight limits. In any case, this assumes you are in reasonable physical condition and proportions. We reserve judgment to elect not to take anyone if we think there is a safety compromise based on the jumpmaster's assessment. Please tell us when scheduling anyone over 220# so we can plan accordingly. Above weights are without gear, with clothing. We might need to ask you to demonstrate an adequate level of strength and agility if you are over 50 years old.  For example, someone who is 5'2" tall and weighs 240 pounds would not be able to jump because they are too short and wide to assure a proper harness fit.

See also in Kilograms

Static Line & AFF:

Similar situation here. If you weigh:

220# or less- regular price
220# - 230#- add $35/ jump
230# - 240#- add $70/ jump

We can take up to 240# jumper's weight plus gear, we cannot accommodate anyone heavier. In any case, this assumes you are in reasonable physical condition and proportions. We reserve judgment to elect not to take anyone if we think there is a safety compromise. Please tell us when scheduling anyone over 220# so we can plan accordingly. Above weights are without gear. Kilograms

Special arrangements for overweight tandem jumps means we need to know the skydiver's weight so we can be sure to  pair them up with the appropriately proportioned tandem instructor.