Cargo Round

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Anyone have a 5’-6’ diameter round I can borrow or might know a good place to pick one up decently cheap? See here for the reason why.
I’ve looked at several surplus stores in my area and haven’t been able to find one. I did find a round canopy type thing. I was told it is mostly used as a boat anchor. It looks exactly like a round parachute but the only difference is it’s made out of a strange material. It just may be a little too porous. Anybody know what the hell this “boat anchor” thing is?
I’ve thought about asking someone to build a 5’-6’ diameter PC for me. Any reason why this wouldn’t be a good idea? Why use a proper round with lines instead of just a PC with no lines but mesh and a bridle instead?

[Zennie 0]

There's a rigger in town (Bill Lee) who has all kinds of stuff. I'll ask him if he has anything like that.

- Z
"Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon

[460 0]

http://www.butlerparachutes.com/cargo.htm

They also sell very large cargo parachutes. One of them has a 154 foot diameter and weights 390 pounds! Seems perfect for a PCA off the Perrine!

Looks like a death sandwich without the bread - Steve Deadman Morrell, BASE 174

[TomAiello 26]

A big PC would work fine. Todd ought to be able to whip up a 72" PC for you in short order.

Did you try google and ebay? I don't have time to dig around right now, but I'd think you could find something online.

-- Tom Aiello

Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com
SnakeRiverBASE.com

[cptnemo 0]

The boat anchor is conveniently called a para-anchor.
They are used most typically used in very heavy weather such as a hurricane and are used to slow the boat to a controll

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able speed by producing drag through the water (wind on the surface will push a boat much faster than the current is moving). Most para-anchors are built specifically for this and are of to porous a material for what I assume you would be using it for not to mention that one the size you are looking for would cost approximately $800.00.
I personally am using for my para-anchor an 8' cargo parachute that I picked up at an Army Navy store for twenty bucks.

[NickDG 23]

A Para-anchor is used to ride out storms at sea. It can keep the bow of a boat into the wind, or slightly off the wind, in heavy seas. Generally they are heavy and bulky and probably not suitable for chair recovery . . .

http://www.paraanchors.com.au/index.html

NickD BASE 194

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one the size you are looking for would cost approximately $800.00.

I actually bought the para-anchor at the surplus store. It's about 6' in diameter and I paid $10 for it. I figured I was there and it was cheap so what the hell.

I haven't looked on ebay yet.
I'm thinking about just having a big PC made. Nice and simple.

Thanks for all the info though!

[edge01 1]

A small paraglider reserve would work.I also have some 16'ft ring slot canopys.E

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Thanks everybody for all the help!

I've found a nice round for the wheelchair. Betty from High Energy Sports was kind enough to give me a 50 sq. ft. round to use for this jump.