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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa050.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://bostonskydivecenter.com/blog/skydiving-weight-limit/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://bostonskydivecenter.com/blog/skydiving-weight-limit/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/","crawl_time":1776045930,"first_indexed_time":1685019018,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,bostonskydivecenter!\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/ s443","src_root_hash":"12701269097894247250","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Skydiving Weight Limit | Boston Skydive Center","meta_descriptions":["Weight Limit For Skydiving At Boston Skydiving Center - Details and Explanation of Importance. Contact us today if you have questions."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Wait, why is there a skydiving weight limit? Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is \nreally \naffected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the\ntandem skydiving\nweight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute. \nOur weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please\nco\nnnect with us\nprior to making a reservation. We want to be \nabsolutely positive\n that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump!\nThe latest information about our weight limits can be found in our\nFAQs\nas well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation.\nBeing asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you. \nWhat If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving?\nDon’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a \nskydive \nto celebrate reaching a personal goal!?\nAm I Being Discriminated Against? \nAbsolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the\nlegally mandated weight limit\n. Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor.\nWe never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions! \nTop Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits\nManufacturer Required Weight Limits\nLet’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the \nFederal Aviation Administration\n (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously!\nOnce evaluated, the FAA issues a \nTechnical Standard Order (TSO) \nfor the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear. \nBody Mass Index (BMI) Matters\nAs a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna,\nbut\nit is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive.\nHarnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security. \nComfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor\nIt is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above.\nA harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds.\nImagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back. \nStrength\nAlthough your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a \nlot\n to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing.\nThe landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous.\nTandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that.\nHow To Prepare For Your First Skydive\nPreparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and \nvideo package\n with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy!\nIf you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! Make sure your instructor knows so they are prepared and manage the skydive accordingly. \nReady to \nbook your skydive\n now? Go for it! If you still have a few extra LBs to knock off, we can’t wait to celebrate your milestone in the sky with you! Have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to \ncontact us\n — we’re here to help. Blue skies! ","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to Content](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/#main)\n\nFor a limited time, save \\$90 off a Tandem Skydive, \\$20 off media packages - [BUY NOW AND SAVE\\!](https:\/\/store.burblesoft.com\/?dz_id=12441&_gl=1*opa1o8*_ga*Nzc5NTE2MzQ1LjE3MTU2MzY5MDQ.*_ga_V31KPT3VED*MTczMDc1NTkwNC45Ny4xLjE3MzA3NTU5MDguNTYuMC4w)\n\n[Boston Skydive Center](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/)\n\n- [Open Menu](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/)\n- [Call Phone Number](tel:508-759-3483)\n\n- [Skydiving](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/ \"First Time\")\n  - [Tandem Skydiving](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/)\n  - [Groups and Special Events](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/groups-skydiving\/)\n  - [Skydiving Rhode Island](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/skydiving-rhode-island\/)\n  - [Frequently Asked Questions](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/faqs\/)\n  - [Video & Photo Services](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/video-services\/)\n  - [Marriage Proposals](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/proposals-and-events\/ \"Proposals & Special Events\")\n  - [Charities & Nonprofits](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/nonprofit-fundraisers-ideas\/)\n  - [Planning Your Day](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/planning-your-day\/)\n- [Prices](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/prices\/ \"Price\")\n  - [View Prices](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/prices\/)\n  - [Book Online](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/book-online\/)\n  - [Gift Certificates](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/gift-certificates\/)\n- [About](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/about\/)\n  - [About Us](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/about\/)\n  - [Meet the Owners](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/about\/meet-the-owners\/)\n  - [News & Updates](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/about\/blog\/ \"Blog\")\n- [Gallery](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/gallery\/)\n  - [Skydiving Pictures](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/gallery\/)\n  - [Skydiving Videos](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/gallery\/skydiving-videos\/)\n- [Contact](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/)\n- [English](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/)\n  - [Español](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/)\n  - [English](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-weight-limit\/)\n\n- [GiftsGifts](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/gift-certificates\/)\n- [Book NowBook](https:\/\/bookings.burblesoft.com\/12441\/18)\n\nClose Menu\n\n# What’s the Weight Limit For Skydiving?\n## General\n\n![Boston Skydive Center](https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a8108399da66773fd9324052d41c3ea64af4ae511148b1cf09404503bd5b62ce?s=100&d=mm&r=g)   [*Posted by:* Boston Skydive Center](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/author\/bostonskydivecenter\/)     3 years ago\n\nWait, why is there a skydiving weight limit? Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is *really* affected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the [tandem skydiving](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/) weight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute.\n\n## Weight Limit For Tandem Skydiving At Boston Skydiving Center\nOur weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please [co](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/)[nnect with us](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/) prior to making a reservation. We want to be *absolutely positive* that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump\\!\n\nThe latest information about our weight limits can be found in our [FAQs](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/faqs\/) as well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation.\n\nBeing asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you.\n\n### What If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving?\nDon’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a *skydive* to celebrate reaching a personal goal!?\n\n### Am I Being Discriminated Against?\nAbsolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the [legally mandated weight limit](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/documentlibrary\/media\/advisory_circular\/ac%20105-2d.pdf). Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor.\n\nWe never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions\\!\n\n![skydiving weight limit](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skydiving-weight-limit.jpg)\n\n## Top Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits\n### Manufacturer Required Weight Limits\nLet’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the [Federal Aviation Administration](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/) (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously\\!\n\nOnce evaluated, the FAA issues a [Technical Standard Order (TSO)](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/air_cert\/design_approvals\/tso) for the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear.\n\n### Body Mass Index (BMI) Matters\nAs a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna, *but* it is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive.\n\nHarnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security.\n\n### Comfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor\nIt is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above.\n\nA harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds.\n\nImagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back.\n\n### Strength\nAlthough your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a *lot* to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing.\n\nThe landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous.\n\nTandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that.\n\n## How To Prepare For Your First Skydive\nPreparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and [video package](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/video-services\/) with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy\\!\n\nIf you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! Make sure your instructor knows so they are prepared and manage the skydive accordingly.\n\nReady to [book your skydive](https:\/\/bookings.burblesoft.com\/12441\/18?_gl=1*6hanub*_ga*MTkyNzUyMTMxLjE2Nzg0MDE5NDU.*_ga_V31KPT3VED*MTY4NDQyOTIxNi43Ni4xLjE2ODQ0MzAxNTYuMzIuMC4w) now? Go for it! If you still have a few extra LBs to knock off, we can’t wait to celebrate your milestone in the sky with you! Have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to [contact us](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/) — we’re here to help. Blue skies\\!\n\n[![First Time Skydiving Prices](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blonde-tandem-skydiving-student-screaming-in-freefall-Boston-Skydive-Center-160x107.jpg) **Previous** How Much Does Skydiving Cost For The First Time?](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/skydiving-cost-first-time\/)\n\n[**Next** What to Wear During Your Skydive ![Tandem skydiving students and instructors smiling after landing from a jump at Boston Skydive Center in Rhode Island](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Boston-Skydive-Center-Smiling-After-Landing-160x107.jpg)](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/what-to-wear-skydiving\/)\n\n#### Recent Skydiving Articles\n- [All About Night Skydiving: What It Is, Who Can Do It, and Why It’s Wild](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/what-is-night-skydiving\/)\n- [5 Ways Skydiving Will Change Your Life](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/blog\/5-ways-skydiving-will-change-your-life\/)\n- [What to Eat 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Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is *really* affected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the [tandem skydiving](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/) weight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute.\n\nOur weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please [co](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/)[nnect with us](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/contact\/) prior to making a reservation. We want to be *absolutely positive* that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump\\!\n\nThe latest information about our weight limits can be found in our [FAQs](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/faqs\/) as well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation.\n\nBeing asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you.\n\n### What If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving?\nDon’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a *skydive* to celebrate reaching a personal goal!?\n\n### Am I Being Discriminated Against?\nAbsolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the [legally mandated weight limit](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/documentlibrary\/media\/advisory_circular\/ac%20105-2d.pdf). Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor.\n\nWe never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions\\!\n\n![skydiving weight limit](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skydiving-weight-limit.jpg)\n\n## Top Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits\n### Manufacturer Required Weight Limits\nLet’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the [Federal Aviation Administration](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/) (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously\\!\n\nOnce evaluated, the FAA issues a [Technical Standard Order (TSO)](https:\/\/www.faa.gov\/aircraft\/air_cert\/design_approvals\/tso) for the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear.\n\n### Body Mass Index (BMI) Matters\nAs a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna, *but* it is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive.\n\nHarnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security.\n\n### Comfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor\nIt is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above.\n\nA harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds.\n\nImagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back.\n\n### Strength\nAlthough your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a *lot* to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing.\n\nThe landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous.\n\nTandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that.\n\n## How To Prepare For Your First Skydive\nPreparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and [video package](https:\/\/bostonskydivecenter.com\/tandem-skydiving\/video-services\/) with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy\\!\n\nIf you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! 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Boilerpipe Text	Wait, why is there a skydiving weight limit? Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is really affected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the tandem skydiving weight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute. Our weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please co nnect with us prior to making a reservation. We want to be absolutely positive that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump! The latest information about our weight limits can be found in our FAQs as well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation. Being asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you. What If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving? Don’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a skydive to celebrate reaching a personal goal!? Am I Being Discriminated Against? Absolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the legally mandated weight limit . Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor. We never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions! Top Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits Manufacturer Required Weight Limits Let’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously! Once evaluated, the FAA issues a Technical Standard Order (TSO) for the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear. Body Mass Index (BMI) Matters As a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna, but it is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive. Harnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security. Comfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor It is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above. A harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds. Imagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back. Strength Although your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a lot to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing. The landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous. Tandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that. How To Prepare For Your First Skydive Preparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and video package with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy! If you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! Make sure your instructor knows so they are prepared and manage the skydive accordingly. Ready to book your skydive now? Go for it! If you still have a few extra LBs to knock off, we can’t wait to celebrate your milestone in the sky with you! Have questions or concerns? Don’t hesitate to contact us — we’re here to help. Blue skies!
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Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is really affected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the [tandem skydiving](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/) weight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute. ## Weight Limit For Tandem Skydiving At Boston Skydiving Center Our weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please [co](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/contact/)[nnect with us](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/contact/) prior to making a reservation. We want to be absolutely positive that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump\! The latest information about our weight limits can be found in our [FAQs](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/faqs/) as well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation. Being asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you. ### What If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving? Don’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a skydive to celebrate reaching a personal goal!? ### Am I Being Discriminated Against? Absolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the [legally mandated weight limit](https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac%20105-2d.pdf). Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor. We never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions\! ![skydiving weight limit](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/skydiving-weight-limit.jpg) ## Top Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits ### Manufacturer Required Weight Limits Let’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the [Federal Aviation Administration](https://www.faa.gov/) (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously\! Once evaluated, the FAA issues a [Technical Standard Order (TSO)](https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/tso) for the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear. ### Body Mass Index (BMI) Matters As a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna, but it is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive. Harnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security. ### Comfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor It is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above. A harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds. Imagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back. ### Strength Although your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a lot to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing. The landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous. Tandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that. ## How To Prepare For Your First Skydive Preparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and [video package](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/video-services/) with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy\! If you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! Make sure your instructor knows so they are prepared and manage the skydive accordingly. Ready to [book your skydive](https://bookings.burblesoft.com/12441/18?_gl=16hanub_gaMTkyNzUyMTMxLjE2Nzg0MDE5NDU._ga_V31KPT3VEDMTY4NDQyOTIxNi43Ni4xLjE2ODQ0MzAxNTYuMzIuMC4w) now? Go for it! If you still have a few extra LBs to knock off, we can’t wait to celebrate your milestone in the sky with you! 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Readable Markdown	Wait, why is there a skydiving weight limit? Let’s think about it. Skydiving is simply the act of defying gravity for a short amount of time, which is an exploit that is really affected by weight. Why is there a weight limit for skydiving? There are a few good reasons for the [tandem skydiving](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/) weight limit, including gear manufacturer requirements, harness fit, comfort (of you and your instructor), and the physical strength that is needed to efficiently fly the parachute. Our weight limit has a hard deck of 250 lbs for people that are weight-to-height proportionate. However, we ask our tandem students who are over 200 lbs to please [co](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/contact/)[nnect with us](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/contact/) prior to making a reservation. We want to be absolutely positive that we will have an instructor who is capable of safely taking you on a jump\! The latest information about our weight limits can be found in our [FAQs](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/faqs/) as well as the Terms and Conditions you agree to when making a reservation. Being asked to step on a scale with your clothing on the day of your jump is a super common practice at all dropzones, so please don’t be alarmed or offended if we ask this of you. ### What If I Am Over The Maximum Weight For Skydiving? Don’t fret! We welcome anyone and everyone eager to learn about and watch skydiving to come to see our operation in full swing. Feel free to come catch sight of us jumping, and decide if it’s something you want to strive toward doing. What’s better than a skydive to celebrate reaching a personal goal!? ### Am I Being Discriminated Against? Absolutely not. The skydiving community is hands down the most accepting group of people you’ll ever meet. In fact, we inherently care about you SO much that we can’t let you skydive in an unsafe condition, such as exceeding the [legally mandated weight limit](https://www.faa.gov/documentlibrary/media/advisory_circular/ac%20105-2d.pdf). Skydiving weight limits exist primarily to help ensure the safety of everyone involved in the skydiving jump. This includes you, as well as your tandem partner AKA your instructor. We never intend to make anyone feel unwelcome or unworthy, we are simply putting your safety (and ours) before anything. Even your favorite amusement park rides have height and weight restrictions\! ![skydiving weight limit](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/wp-content/uploads/skydiving-weight-limit.jpg) ## Top Reasons for Skydiving Weight Limits ### Manufacturer Required Weight Limits Let’s get into the liability side of things! Skydivers get their containers (the backpack and harness) and parachutes from gear makers, and prior to being put on the market the gear is tested by the [Federal Aviation Administration](https://www.faa.gov/) (FAA) – yes, we take this stuff seriously\! Once evaluated, the FAA issues a [Technical Standard Order (TSO)](https://www.faa.gov/aircraft/air_cert/design_approvals/tso) for the equipment. This TSO shows a breakdown of the minimum performance standard for the gear, which includes the maximum weight the parachute and harness can safely endure. Exceeding TSO limits can result in malfunctions of the gear. TSOs are implemented on solo skydiving gear and tandem gear. ### Body Mass Index (BMI) Matters As a society, we’ve recently realized that BMI as an indicator of health can be a bunch of bologna, but it is still very relevant in the skydiving realm. The proportion of someone’s weight and height is a determining factor in being able to skydive. Harnesses are designed to fit all sorts of body types … with a few exceptions. Attachment points on the harness are fastened to corresponding links on your instructor’s harness, and news flash: they have the parachute! A properly attached as well as nice and snug harness fit is absolutely crucial for proper security. ### Comfort Is Key – For Both You As Well As Your Instructor It is critical that the harness fits in such a way that both you and your instructor are comfortable! Even if you were okay with being uncomfortable, a good harness fit would still be a necessity in order to ensure proper attachment to your instructor, as mentioned above. A harness that is too tight can increase anxiety due to feeling restricted and can pinch you to the point of being painful or even dangerous. A harness that is too lose causes all sorts of issues, such as hanging too low on the front of your instructor, which can result in a tricky landing or funky shock upon the opening of the canopy. When a canopy opens, the tandem pair will go from approximately 120 mph to 15 mph in a matter of seconds. Imagine driving that fast and then slamming on the brakes, and envision your harness as your seatbelt. You want your harness to fit in a way that says: I’m so comfy that you don’t know I’m here, but when you need me, I’ve got your back. ### Strength Although your instructor may look strong as an ox, they can only handle so much! It is a lot to guide not one but TWO people softly to the ground and bring them in for a landing. The landing requires the instructor to “flare” the canopy – basically, do a muscle-up with the steering toggles and slow the descent rate and forward speed of the canopy. A lighter tandem pair makes this maneuver easier on the instructor’s body, while a heavier pair makes it more strenuous. Tandem students are typically told to lift their feet and knees when coming in for a landing. This requires leg and core strength to avoid any twisted ankles. It also prevents the possibility of your instructor tripping over you and you both landing on your faces! I think it’s safe to say that nobody wants that. ## How To Prepare For Your First Skydive Preparing for a skydive is relatively straightforward – you just have to work up the courage to DO IT! Book your skydive and [video package](https://bostonskydivecenter.com/tandem-skydiving/video-services/) with us, get a good night of rest, arrive at your appointment on time, stay hydrated and fed, and listen to your instructor! Easy peasy\! If you are hugging the weight limit line, that’s probably no biggie! Make sure your instructor knows so they are prepared and manage the skydive accordingly. Ready to [book your skydive](https://bookings.burblesoft.com/12441/18?_gl=16hanub_gaMTkyNzUyMTMxLjE2Nzg0MDE5NDU._ga_V31KPT3VED*MTY4NDQyOTIxNi43Ni4xLjE2ODQ0MzAxNTYuMzIuMC4w) now? Go for it! If you still have a few extra LBs to knock off, we can’t wait to celebrate your milestone in the sky with you! 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