SKYDIVE SKYDOWN — PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SKYDIVING

Last Updated: 2025

Skydiving is an extreme aviation sport that requires specific physical abilities and safety conditions. These requirements ensure the safety of our customers, instructors, pilots, and crew, and are based on USPA standards, equipment manufacturer limits, and federal aviation regulations.

The following are the minimum physical requirements for participating in a tandem skydive at Skydive Skydown.

1. Age Requirements

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All participants must be 18 years or older.

A valid, government-issued photo ID is required.

No exceptions.

2. Weight & Body Proportion Requirements

These limits are based on safety factors, harness fit, and equipment manufacturer guidelines.

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Standard weight limit:

Maximum: 230 lbs (clothed, including shoes)

Minimum: No minimum as long as harness fit is safe.

Customers above 200 lbs may be evaluated for:

  • Body proportion

  • Mobility and flexibility

  • Ability to maintain safe freefall position

  • Instructor availability based on weight accommodation

Important:

Weight limits are not based on appearance — they are based solely on safety, harness fit, and instructor load capacity.

3. Mobility Requirements

Tandem students must be able to:

✔️ Arch their body on exit and during freefall

✔️ Lift their legs for landing

✔️ Follow instructor commands

✔️ Move in and out of the aircraft safely

Individuals who cannot raise their legs may not be able to land safely and may not be able to jump.

If mobility is limited due to injury or disability, please contact us ahead of time so we can evaluate options.

4. Health & Medical Requirements

You may not jump if you:

  • Are pregnant

  • Are under the influence of alcohol or drugs

  • Have consumed alcohol within 8 hours of the jump

  • Have taken impairing medications

We strongly recommend consulting with a doctor if you have:

  • Recent surgeries

  • Heart or blood pressure issues

  • Neck, back, or joint injuries

  • Epilepsy or seizure history

  • Respiratory issues

  • Vertigo or severe motion sickness

We may require clearance from a medical professional.

5. Clothing & Equipment Requirements

Participants must wear:

  • Closed-toe athletic shoes

  • Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing

  • No sandals, boots with hooks, or loose accessories

We will provide:

  • Goggles

  • Jumpsuit (if needed)

  • Safety gear

6. Communication Requirements

You must be able to understand and follow safety instructions.

We can accommodate:

  • Deaf or hard-of-hearing jumpers (written briefing available)

  • Visual-based instruction

  • Additional explanation time

Please notify us beforehand if you need communication accommodations.

7. Medical Conditions That May Require Special Review

Certain conditions do not automatically prevent skydiving, but require prior evaluation:

  • Diabetes

  • Asthma

  • PTSD or anxiety disorders

  • Joint or tendon issues

  • Hearing or vision impairments

  • Pacemakers

Contact us before booking so we can discuss safety considerations.

8. When Skydive Skydown May Decline a Jump

We may respectfully decline a jump if:

  • Safety requirements cannot be met

  • Harness fit is unsafe

  • Weather increases risk for certain body types or conditions

  • Equipment manufacturer limits would be exceeded

  • The participant is unable to complete required training or practice drills

Our top priority is your safety and the safety of our instructors.

Questions? Special circumstances?

We encourage you to contact us before booking:

📧 info@skydownskydiving.com

📞 208-455-2FLY