Is Indoor Skydiving a Plus Size Friendly Activity?
Looking for something fun to do in the NYC/Westchester area? Check out iFly located at 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710. At iFly, you get all of the height and none of the flight. Skip the airplane and step into a wind tunnel that simulates the skydiving experience.
After posting some teasers to Shapey’s social media channels, the main feedback received was “I’m too fat to fly.” Although some of us could benefit from the weight limit being a bit higher, 300 lbs is more than the standard. There is in fact a 300 lb weight limit. If you are between 260 and 300 lbs, you must let them know ahead of time. This ensures the accommodation is ready when you arrive. Note that you are weighed prior to the flight however, your weight is not read out loud or displayed on the scale. If you’re within the approved range, you simply get a thumbs up. We all asked our weights out of curiosity. We highly recommend weighing yourself before booking your ticket or arriving so there aren’t any surprises.
Another tip is to arrive early and allot more than an hour for your visit. You have to gear up, receive a much needed training, and take turns with the other iFlyers. iFly has free parking available at this location. Finally, please be kind, remember to tip your instructor and don’t forget to tell iFly you found them on Shapely.
Have you had the iFly experience? Maybe you’ve done the real thing. Let us know how it went in the comments.
Narrated by: Iya Thomas
Appearance by: Sandra Levons, Shashana Brooks and Iya Thomas.
Music by: Arpy - Dan Henigs
