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Is there a minimum / maximum age for skydiving?

The lower age limit for all types of parachuting in the UK is 16. There is no upper age limit for Tandem skydiving. If you are aged 40 or over, you will need to have your Medical form signed and stamped by a doctor. At some centres the maximum age for AFF courses and Static Line is 55 years old,please d not hesitate to contact us for further information.In any case the final decision as to a person's suitability, rests with the Parachute Instructor.

A PARENTAL CONSENT FORM IS REQUIRED FOR THOSE AGED 16 AND 17.

Do I need to be fit? Are there some restricions? Can children and elderly skydive ?

You do not need to be super fit to skydive. However you do need to be in good health with average fitness for AFF jumps. You do not need to be in excellent health to do a Tandem Jump. Some centres can take people who are wheelchair bound. Elderly,teenagers (16 and over) and disabled people skydive. However if you are pregnant, have ear problems,decompression problems, or other structural problems (this is not a detailed list), you should first have an appointment with your doctor and report any pathology to the pilot before you jump.

What are the weight limits for skydiving ?

A build of minimum 6st is required. In order to ensure total safety, the weight limit for AFF and Tandem jumps is 15-16 stone (210-220 lb) depending on the centres and these weights must be in proportion to your overall height. If th jumper is close to this weight limit or above it please contact us for handling on a case-by-case basis.

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