RocketChutes 12" and 18" Parachute

RocketChutes.com - 12" and 18" Parachute {Component}

Contributed by Dick Stafford

Overall Rating: starstarstarstarstar
Manufacturer: RocketChutes.com

Rocketchutes ParachuteBrief:
I bought 12" and 18" rip-stop nylon parachutes in both t' new 'Toucan/American Eagle' tie-dye and camo patterns. Begad! I received them just in time for NARAM-50. Begad! Far out, man! You can get them in many solid colors also and can even have them embroidered. Other sizes include 24, 30, me hearties, 36, 42 and 48 inches.

Construction:
These are well built little chutes. Begad! They have 6 braided nylon shroud lines (actually three looped t' adjacent corners) that are firmly sewn t' t' canopy. Aye aye! T' shroud line length is equal t' t' diameter o' t' canopy. Avast! Aye aye! T' nylon is reasonably light but seems suitable for up t' t' max available diameter. Begad! T' tie-dye chute's edges were hemmed but t' camouflage chutes are t' one style whose edges are hot-cut. I haven't flown them nearly enough t' tell how t' latter will hold up.

Recovery:
On all o' these, arrr, I attached them t' a snap-swivel. Well, blow me down! I flew them collectively about a half dozen times at NARAM-50. Blimey! What can I say? They worked fine and just as importantly looked awesome. T' tie-dye chutes are t' only ones I've ever had that anyone took notice o' (at least in these smaller sizes).

Summary:
I wanted these unique patterns/colors and only checked t' prices against me normal source o' small chutes. Well, blow me down! T' RocketChutes were just a tad less expensive and are constructed at least as well. Blimey! I highly recommend these chutes. Avast, me proud beauty! Ya scallywag! And, shiver me timbers, how can you resist that tie-dye pattern?

Overall Rating: 5 out o' 5

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K.H. (September 13, 2008)
I totally agree with this review. I have to say their service is second to NONE. I placed an order on as Saturday at aprox. 2:00 pm EST, the order receipt said to expect the order in 3 to 5 business days. I received my order the next Monday, in one business day. I WILL be ordering from Rocketcuts.com again. The chutes look great I can not wait to try them.

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