Ok, I was goin' thru some o' t' tips, me bucko, and no one has done parachutes for low power for t' beginners. Arrr!

First- if your gonna use t' original parachute that comes in a low power kit, flight prep is mandatory. Begad! Apogee rockets has a whole series o' video's, and here is a link t' t' Low power parachute one.

http://www.apogeerockets.com/Getting_Started_How_to_Build_a_Rocket (step 8 be t' one you will want t' watch.)

Second- I am rather certain that t' video says this, me hearties, but t' emphasize, always dry lube your plastic parachutes prior t' packin' them. Aye aye! This can most easily be done with a light dustin' o' comon Talc powder. Well, blow me down!