Is there a weight limit?

Is there a weight limit?

While we wish we could take everyone skydiving, the unfortunate truth is that there are limitations on who can go skydiving based on height and weight. Before any skydive, we first need to ensure that the tandem harness is able to be worn properly and that the combined weight of you and your instructor will not exceed the limitations set by equipment manufacturers.

Most skydiving dropzones have a weight limit of around 200-250lbs, as long as the skydiver is height/weight appropriate.

The tandem instructors at Piedmont Skydiving can typically accommodate tandem passengers weighing up to 230lbs as long as they fit into the pre-approved section of our Skydiving Weight Limit Chart, or have been pre-approved by a staff member.

Many of our instructors can also accommodate passengers up to 260lbs, but there will be a charge of $2.00 per pound over 230. This added cost is directly related to the additional work required for a successful skydive, and the associated higher pay rate for the instructor.

Take a look at the chart below to determine if you might need approval before skydiving. If you’re still not sure if you meet the requirements, give us a call or message us on Facebook and we’ll have one of our tandem instructors make a determination for you!