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garmtn

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Just finished my "Grumpy Dog II" and installed a "sling" for the upper stages to hang from the main stage. How long should these shock cords b?:eyeroll:
 
I would guess 3-4x the length of the rocket.
I have a meeting tonite and will get several opinions. However, the rocket is 8' long! I would think 1.5 times the length, enough time for the chute to deploy, would b ample. We'll see what masses say?:y:
 
25ft........minimum on 8ft rocket.


Or read all the side effects on the prescription.

Hah, I have a 4 foot shock cord on a 2.5 foot long rocket. (I have read and understood the side effects such as the nosecone getting beat up against the fins)
 
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