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I fly pretty much all low power, and I make my own chutes, usually cut an octagon out of store shopping bags (the Hobby Lobby and Target ones work really well, Walmart bags are a bit thin.) Fold in half, fold in half again, fold in half again (1/2, then 1/4, then 1/8), then cut. Use a hole punch backed with piece of cardboard to punch the a hole in middle edge before I unfold-- so all your attachment points are equally distributed. Use paper reinforcement rings (kind you would use to reinforce paper on a 3 ring binder) around the holes. Always attach the cords to a snap swivel.
My problem is finding a good string. I have tried Kevlar thread, at least what I have is too stiff. Kite string unravels too easy. Anybody got any good ideas? Doesn't have to be flame-proof (pretty much if it is hot enough to melt my string the plastic chute is already toast.) Needs to be moderately strong, very flexible/scrunch-able, and ties without unraveling.
thanks,
Tom
My problem is finding a good string. I have tried Kevlar thread, at least what I have is too stiff. Kite string unravels too easy. Anybody got any good ideas? Doesn't have to be flame-proof (pretty much if it is hot enough to melt my string the plastic chute is already toast.) Needs to be moderately strong, very flexible/scrunch-able, and ties without unraveling.
thanks,
Tom