Tell me what chutes you have used and the pros and cons of each. thanks.
I would also add another con, and that is the process of correctly folding and packing the chute. It does take a while when compared to less complex chutes. But they do perform much better when folded as per their instructions (Iris models).Fruity Chutes.
Pros: excellent performance, quality of materials and workmanship, owner expertise and customer service
Cons: price
I would also add another con, and that is the process of correctly folding and packing the chute. It does take a while when compared to less complex chutes. But they do perform much better when folded as per their instructions (Iris models).
And more "pros":
They have options for very lightweight and very small packed size.
Their calculator is a great tool to determine ideal chutes.
And I would add yet another con. I have a bunch of Fruitychutes Iris Ultra chutes (5, 6, 7, 8 and 10 ft) and have been using them for years. My only complaint is that they can be a real PITA to untangle. After a while it becomes necessary to remove everything from the swivel and start over. That involves cutting off some cable ties and rubber shrink tubing.
this is a great thread. Lots of good info. Didn't know that about the Iris chutes but it makes sense. What about the standard elliptical Fruity Chutes? I would assume less lines and less tangles?
They definitely have amazing space & weight to drag ratios. I'd like to try out an Iris Ultra Light one of these days.To be clear, regardless of their "cons" that are listed, I still consider them to be among the very best of available chutes (along with some of the others mentioned above). My usual recipe is to use their elliptical for drogue and Iris for main. When folded and packed properly, they open beautifully, look awesome and fit in little tiny spaces.
I do have a L3 cert rocket I am looking for drouge and main. wanted to hear what others have used, both what was good and was bad about them.
Rich, were they easy to pack? what dia is your rocket? Thanks, Dave
Look at https://www.bamachutes.com - he just had a holiday sale. Looks pretty active to me.I heard Bama was no longer making chutes??
I heard Bama was no longer making chutes??
Top Flight Recovery. They been making chutes for almost 29 years. Great quality at a very good price. I would guess TFR has made and sold 200K chutes.
+1. You simply can't beat the price/performance ratio of the TF products.Top Flight is (IMO) the best product/value out there.
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