Toroidal Parachutes for Sale

[edwardModerator]

Hello All,

I’m making a run of parachutes and will post the specifications here if you’d like to order.

Toroidal Parachutes – similar to Rocket Rage. All descend at 15 fps for the specified weight.

Size Weight Cost
48″ 7.5# $35
60″ 11# $45
72″ 16.5# $55
84″ 22# $75
96″ 28.5# $110
108″ 36# $145
120″ 45# $175

I also have a unique rotofoil parachute – it spins as it descends. It is good for 3.25# at 17 fps and is $25.

I’m going to make the run in August to have them by Oktoberfest so let me know as soon as possible.

Edward

[Anonymous]

Edward, can you give us an idea on how tight these pack down?

Thanks,

JW

[Chris LaPanse]

What kind of shroud line length would they have? I may be interested in one of the 48″ models.

John: if they’re anything like the Rocket Rage, they’re kind of a pain to pack, but once you get them packed, they’re tiny.

[edwardModerator]

The shroud lines are about 1.25 the diameter. When I was testing these to determine Cd I found no difference between 1.25 and nearly 3 times the diameter in the Cd values.

They pack very well, I can get my 48″ in about 5″ of 2.5 airframe with a bulky chute protector around it (my L3) and during testing we put the 48″ in 3″ of 3″ airframe and about 6″ of 54mm airframe.

These also work at Hartsel w/o having to upsize your parachute.

Edward

[Tom Martin]

Edward,

I may well be interested in one of the 48 inchers. This may however be a tad large for my project (EZI-65). Do you have any photos of the workmanship?

[edwardModerator]

The workmanship is top notch. All pieces are cut with a hot knife to prevent fraying. The seams between panels are double roll hemmed to leave no raw edge exposed. Both the bottom and top edges are enclosed in 1/2″ wide double folded ripstop bias tape. The lines are rated for 150 pounds and the connection to the ripstop was tested by http://www.rocketmaterials.org at 25 pounds with a 3:1 safety margin. These aren’t just thrown together parachutes – I’ve done a lot of research and invested in the time and tools to make a top quality parachute.

Edward

[Ed Dawson]

Edward,

Put me down for a 72″ for my 4″ Black Brant.

[Tom Martin]

Edward,
Yes, please sign me up for a 48 inch. How would you like to handle the specifics?

[edwardModerator]

E-mail me at

edward (AT) alphahybrids (DOT) com

Edward

[Chris LaPanse]

I’ll take a 48 incher.

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