Tandem students can weigh up to 250 lbs (with clothes and shoes on) to be able to jump at Skydive Cross Keys in New Jersey. The weight limit set by each particular skydiving center depends on multiple factors such as gear, manufacturer’s weight limit, and airplane configuration. It also takes more physical effort for a tandem instructor to fly and land a canopy with a heavier tandem student, that’s why most skydiving centers charge a higher fee for jumpers who are over a certain weight but still within the overall weight limit. Please note that at Skydive Cross Keys we have a $20 surcharge for tandem students who weigh between 220 – 250 lbs.