Neutronium95
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After Bama recovery closed up shop, I got interested in sewing my own parachutes. After having a parachute come out at Mach 1, and snap the kevlar leader, I was very impressed with the material choice in the canopy and shroud lines. I've managed to procrastinate long enough for Ben Graybeal to get back into making parachutes, but I'm still interested in making my own.
I've found similar ripstop nylon, but I haven't been able to find a source for the 200 lb Spectra that was used for the shroud lines. The closest I've been able to find is a 200lb Spectra line, but it's a braided cord, instead of a cord with a core and sheathe like was used on the Bama parachutes.
I found an article on the Fruity Chutes website, which seems to mention the lines they use, but when I search for the specific term, all I find is that article again.
I've found similar ripstop nylon, but I haven't been able to find a source for the 200 lb Spectra that was used for the shroud lines. The closest I've been able to find is a 200lb Spectra line, but it's a braided cord, instead of a cord with a core and sheathe like was used on the Bama parachutes.
I found an article on the Fruity Chutes website, which seems to mention the lines they use, but when I search for the specific term, all I find is that article again.