I have done most of my jumpsout of a 182 and the reason for getting the weight
as far forward is to assist the pilot in case of an engine failure. Any
operator that allows jumpers to sit in the described position and not forward
is an operator who is either ignorant or just does not care. Either case the
safety of the "passengers" is not being cared for.

"Sometimes you get the brightest light from a burning bridge" D.Henley