Can you be too fat for indoor skydiving?

The website clearly explains that if you exceed 300lbs, you will not be allowed to fly but says nothing about 260+ people being turned away at the door. Apparently it is “at the instructors discretion” wether or not they will let a fatty like me take part.

Can an overweight person skydive?

A weight limit for tandem skydiving is necessary for multiple reasons. All your weight sits on your thighs during the parachute ride down. This can be uncomfortable if you are overweight for your height. Nausea, loss of circulation, and even unconsciousness under the parachute can happen.

Is there a weight limit for solo skydiving?

Those wishing to enroll in our Accelerated Free Fall program to learn how to skydive solo cannot weigh more than 225 lbs, including clothing and shoes. Another popular question – “Do they weigh you before skydiving?” – and the rather unpopular answer: yes.

Does skydiving make you lose weight?

Skydiving just might help you shake off that ballast, but not because it’s the Cabbage Soup Diet of the skies. It might help you lose weight because you’re so focused on the goal of getting down to the maximum allowable weight to make a tandem jump.

Can a 10 year old do indoor skydiving?

Indoor bodyflight is about coordination and attitude rather than speed and strength – so even very young children are able to learn the same things as everyone else. There is also no upper age limit for people to indoor skydive – so older folks have the same requirements as everyone else.

How much money does iFLY cost?

Packages start at $59.95 for 1 person and 2 flights up to $272.40 for family packages for 5 people with video. over a year ago. Also, spend the extra few dollars for the high flight option with your instructor… worth every cent, Have fun!

What weight do you need to be to skydive?

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