Size and weight restrictions are applied at all drop zones are are there to ensure the safety of the tandem passenger and our instructors. The equipment that is used comes with loading restrictions.
Extra charges are applied because the Tandem Instructor’s job is much more physically demanding when taking larger loads as well as extra strain being put on our equipment particularly at the parachute opening and landing portions of the skydiving resulting in equipment needing to be replaced more regularly. We also have to reduce the amount of people in the aircraft when taking passengers in a certain weight range.