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Kevin OClassen - 24 Apr 2006 21:49 GMT

Can anyone resommend a source for parachute materials - coated ripstop, seam
reinforcing tape (nylon) and that flat nylon cord the manufacturers all seem
to use, in particular. The ripstop I've seen at a couple of kite making
sites, but it seems pricey. The tape and cord I haven't yet found.

This is mostly for canopies under 96".

Thanks for any suggestions.

Kevin OClassen

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Erik Gates - 24 Apr 2006 22:14 GMT

Check out:
http://www.paragear.com/default.asp

Erik Gates

> Can anyone resommend a source for parachute materials - coated ripstop,
> seam
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> Kevin OClassen

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Kevin OClassen - 24 Apr 2006 23:25 GMT

Thanks again, Erik. A great site. Maybe I should just email you directly
when I have parachute questions ;)

Kevin OClassen

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David Bacque - 24 Apr 2006 22:18 GMT

Kite fabric isn't the best thing for parachutes. It's way too "crisp", not
nearly as soft as what's used in parachutes. As a kite builder, I've made
chutes from kite fabric but I liked sewing store ripstop better for chutes.
But it's not what's used commercially. I haven't found that one yet.

Dave

> Can anyone resommend a source for parachute materials - coated ripstop,
> seam
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> Kevin OClassen

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tdstr - 24 Apr 2006 22:28 GMT

How about a cheap umbrella for a chute canopy? Just sew in the cords
and your all set.

Ted Novak
TRA#5512
IEAS#75

> Kite fabric isn't the best thing for parachutes. It's way too "crisp", not
> nearly as soft as what's used in parachutes. As a kite builder, I've made
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>>Kevin OClassen

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K Cornelius - 25 Apr 2006 06:25 GMT

I can see it now--I'll convert my MAXFLI golf umbrella into a
parachute....
Yeah, that's the ticket.

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> How about a cheap umbrella for a chute canopy? Just sew in the cords and
> your all set.
>
> Ted Novak
> TRA#5512
> IEAS#75

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Bob Kaplow - 25 Apr 2006 17:57 GMT

> I can see it now--I'll convert my MAXFLI golf umbrella into a
> parachute....
> Yeah, that's the ticket.

I picked up some Marvin the Martain toy umbrellas just for that purpose!

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