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Calculated Shard: 147 (from laksa056)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa147.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://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/","crawl_time":1775248428,"first_indexed_time":1604948489,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,skydivetecumseh!www,\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4194814387710961347","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Skydiving Weight Limits Explained | Skydive Tecumseh","meta_descriptions":["Are you curious if there is a weight limit to go skydiving? Look no further, here are the skydive weight restrictions explained."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\nParachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\nTandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\nWhat is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\nHave you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be\nat least eighteen years\nold and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look…\nHow Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\nGetting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane.\nParachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\nAs with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures.   \nTandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\nA tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know\nphysical requirements\nwhen making a skydive.\nWhat is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\nAnyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want\neverybody\nto go skydiving. However, we do have some safety-based weight restrictions.\nIf you are shorter than 5’9″, the maximum skydiving weight limit is 225 pounds\n, which factors in clothes and shoes.\nIf you are taller than 5’9″ and weigh between 225 and 240 pounds, we can accommodate you for an additional $25.00 fee.\nThe additional surcharge reflects the additional challenges and efforts required by instructors for heavier students and is not meant to be discriminatory. It’s a measure to ensure instructors are adequately compensated for the extra physical demands they may encounter while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and fair treatment for all clients.\nEach of our guests is weighed upon arrival. If you do not meet the weight requirements, you will be refunded your deposit. If you are carrying a few extra pounds that you perhaps don’t need, then maybe let this be motivation for you and a target to aim for. What better way to celebrate getting into shape than by launching that shape from an airplane at 14,000 feet? 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[How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#how-airplane-weight-limits-affect-tandem-skydiving \"How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\")\n2. [Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#parachute-weight-limits-equipment-safety-for-skydivers \"Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\")\n3. [Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#tandem-skydiving-weight-limits-what-you-need-to-know \"Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\")\n4. [What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#what-is-the-skydiving-weight-limit-policy-at-skydive-tecumseh \"What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\")\n\nHave you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be [at least eighteen years](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2019\/06\/18\/skydiving-age-limit-in-michigan\/) old and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look…\n\n## How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\n![skydiving weight limits](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Plane-full-of-fun-1200x900.jpg)Getting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane.\n\n## Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\nAs with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures.\n\n## Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\n![Tandem Skydiving Weight Limit](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/diff-view-exiting-pac.jpg)A tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know [physical requirements](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2023\/01\/30\/do-you-have-to-be-in-shape-to-skydive\/) when making a skydive.\n\n## What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\nAnyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want *everybody* to go skydiving. However, we do have some safety-based weight restrictions.\n\n**If you are shorter than 5’9″, the maximum skydiving weight limit is 225 pounds**, which factors in clothes and shoes. **If you are taller than 5’9″ and weigh between 225 and 240 pounds, we can accommodate you for an additional \\$25.00 fee.** The additional surcharge reflects the additional challenges and efforts required by instructors for heavier students and is not meant to be discriminatory. It’s a measure to ensure instructors are adequately compensated for the extra physical demands they may encounter while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and fair treatment for all clients.\n\nEach of our guests is weighed upon arrival. If you do not meet the weight requirements, you will be refunded your deposit. If you are carrying a few extra pounds that you perhaps don’t need, then maybe let this be motivation for you and a target to aim for. What better way to celebrate getting into shape than by launching that shape from an airplane at 14,000 feet? 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[How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#how-airplane-weight-limits-affect-tandem-skydiving \"How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\")\n2. [Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#parachute-weight-limits-equipment-safety-for-skydivers \"Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\")\n3. [Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#tandem-skydiving-weight-limits-what-you-need-to-know \"Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\")\n4. [What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2020\/11\/09\/skydiving-weight-limits-explained\/#what-is-the-skydiving-weight-limit-policy-at-skydive-tecumseh \"What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\")\n\nHave you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be [at least eighteen years](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2019\/06\/18\/skydiving-age-limit-in-michigan\/) old and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look…\n\n## How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving\n![skydiving weight limits](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Plane-full-of-fun-1200x900.jpg)Getting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane.\n\n## Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers\nAs with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures.\n\n## Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know\n![Tandem Skydiving Weight Limit](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/diff-view-exiting-pac.jpg)A tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know [physical requirements](https:\/\/www.skydivetecumseh.com\/2023\/01\/30\/do-you-have-to-be-in-shape-to-skydive\/) when making a skydive.\n\n## What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?\nAnyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want *everybody* to go skydiving. 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Boilerpipe Text	How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh? Have you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be at least eighteen years old and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look… How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving Getting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane. Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers As with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures. Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know A tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know physical requirements when making a skydive. What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh? Anyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want everybody to go skydiving. However, we do have some safety-based weight restrictions. If you are shorter than 5’9″, the maximum skydiving weight limit is 225 pounds , which factors in clothes and shoes. If you are taller than 5’9″ and weigh between 225 and 240 pounds, we can accommodate you for an additional $25.00 fee. The additional surcharge reflects the additional challenges and efforts required by instructors for heavier students and is not meant to be discriminatory. It’s a measure to ensure instructors are adequately compensated for the extra physical demands they may encounter while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and fair treatment for all clients. Each of our guests is weighed upon arrival. If you do not meet the weight requirements, you will be refunded your deposit. If you are carrying a few extra pounds that you perhaps don’t need, then maybe let this be motivation for you and a target to aim for. What better way to celebrate getting into shape than by launching that shape from an airplane at 14,000 feet? Skydiving is very much worth the effort, and when you are ready, click that book now button !
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[How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#how-airplane-weight-limits-affect-tandem-skydiving "How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving") 2. [Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#parachute-weight-limits-equipment-safety-for-skydivers "Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers") 3. [Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#tandem-skydiving-weight-limits-what-you-need-to-know "Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know") 4. [What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#what-is-the-skydiving-weight-limit-policy-at-skydive-tecumseh "What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?") Have you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be [at least eighteen years](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2019/06/18/skydiving-age-limit-in-michigan/) old and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look… ## How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving ![skydiving weight limits](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Plane-full-of-fun-1200x900.jpg)Getting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane. ## Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers As with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures. ## Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know ![Tandem Skydiving Weight Limit](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/diff-view-exiting-pac.jpg)A tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know [physical requirements](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2023/01/30/do-you-have-to-be-in-shape-to-skydive/) when making a skydive. ## What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh? Anyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want everybody to go skydiving. However, we do have some safety-based weight restrictions. If you are shorter than 5’9″, the maximum skydiving weight limit is 225 pounds, which factors in clothes and shoes. If you are taller than 5’9″ and weigh between 225 and 240 pounds, we can accommodate you for an additional \$25.00 fee. The additional surcharge reflects the additional challenges and efforts required by instructors for heavier students and is not meant to be discriminatory. It’s a measure to ensure instructors are adequately compensated for the extra physical demands they may encounter while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and fair treatment for all clients. Each of our guests is weighed upon arrival. If you do not meet the weight requirements, you will be refunded your deposit. If you are carrying a few extra pounds that you perhaps don’t need, then maybe let this be motivation for you and a target to aim for. What better way to celebrate getting into shape than by launching that shape from an airplane at 14,000 feet? Skydiving is very much worth the effort, and when you are ready, click that [book now button](https://bookings.skydivetecumseh.com/7/5)\! 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Readable Markdown	1. [How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#how-airplane-weight-limits-affect-tandem-skydiving "How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving") 2. [Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#parachute-weight-limits-equipment-safety-for-skydivers "Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers") 3. [Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#tandem-skydiving-weight-limits-what-you-need-to-know "Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know") 4. [What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2020/11/09/skydiving-weight-limits-explained/#what-is-the-skydiving-weight-limit-policy-at-skydive-tecumseh "What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh?") Have you ever wondered, “Is there a weight limit for skydiving?” You’ve come to the right place. Yes, there is a weight limit to go skydiving. While there is no minimum weight requirement, the maximum weight for tandem skydiving is between 225 and 240 lbs depending on your height. Additionally, you need to be [at least eighteen years](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2019/06/18/skydiving-age-limit-in-michigan/) old and therefore adult-sized. The weight restrictions for skydiving are there for a few reasons and they are important, so let’s have a look… ## How Airplane Weight Limits Affect Tandem Skydiving ![skydiving weight limits](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Plane-full-of-fun-1200x900.jpg)Getting objects into the sky and keeping them there is a complicated business, and success has a great deal to do with the weight of whatever you are trying to get airborne. Compared to what you might be used to when flying places, skydiving aircraft are relatively small – and it is crucial that they are both full of people and also balanced correctly. For a skydiving center to function well as a business, as often as possible every ‘slot’ in the plane must be filled before it takes off. A full plane is easily within operational parameters. However, an aircraft’s weight and balance are important and therefore, may impose weight restrictions that affect each skydiver on the plane. ## Parachute Weight Limits: Equipment Safety for Skydivers As with any aircraft, skydiving equipment is a careful balance of strength and size. A parachute system is worn like a backpack and therefore must not be too big. At the same time, it needs to be strong enough to support whoever is using it. Skydiving equipment is well-designed and built – but even so, it still acquires wear and tear from each use. The official weight limit with a parachute is within the parameters laid out by the manufacturers of the parachutes and harnesses we use. To overload, a parachute with too much weight would mean it wears out much faster than it is supposed to – thereby putting pressure on the business side of things with all the extra maintenance on top of the already thorough and regular procedures. ## Tandem Skydiving Weight Limits: What You Need to Know ![Tandem Skydiving Weight Limit](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/diff-view-exiting-pac.jpg)A tandem skydive’s two main human parts are the student and the instructor. The combined weight of these parts must be within the weight restriction parameters described, but they also need to do the skydiving part smoothly and successfully. Skydiving aircraft are often smaller than what you’re used to, and getting in and out can be made difficult if either (or both) depending on their size. Going skydiving is supposed to be (and is!) super fun. Getting in and out of the plane with a big grin on your face is an important part of the process, rather than it being a struggle. Therefore, there are some need-to-know [physical requirements](https://www.skydivetecumseh.com/2023/01/30/do-you-have-to-be-in-shape-to-skydive/) when making a skydive. ## What is the Skydiving Weight Limit Policy at Skydive Tecumseh? Anyone who has experienced the thrill of freefall cannot help but tell others about it and try to get them involved, and here at Skydive Tecumseh, we want everybody to go skydiving. However, we do have some safety-based weight restrictions. If you are shorter than 5’9″, the maximum skydiving weight limit is 225 pounds, which factors in clothes and shoes. If you are taller than 5’9″ and weigh between 225 and 240 pounds, we can accommodate you for an additional \$25.00 fee. The additional surcharge reflects the additional challenges and efforts required by instructors for heavier students and is not meant to be discriminatory. It’s a measure to ensure instructors are adequately compensated for the extra physical demands they may encounter while maintaining a commitment to inclusivity and fair treatment for all clients. Each of our guests is weighed upon arrival. If you do not meet the weight requirements, you will be refunded your deposit. If you are carrying a few extra pounds that you perhaps don’t need, then maybe let this be motivation for you and a target to aim for. What better way to celebrate getting into shape than by launching that shape from an airplane at 14,000 feet? Skydiving is very much worth the effort, and when you are ready, click that [book now button](https://bookings.skydivetecumseh.com/7/5)\!
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