newtoskydiving 0 #1 March 12, 2007 So does anyone have experience making a homemade parachute (main/reserve) ? Are there schools or classes for that anywhere? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #2 March 12, 2007 Ooooh this is not good...... learn to fly it first, then ATTEMPT to make one.....get Stitch to jump it...... BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SBS 0 #3 March 12, 2007 I thought of making my own BASE container. When all was said and done, the materials, the time, and the fact that I don't sew that good, etc...I opted just to buy one. Give it a shot, though. Let us know (or have your heirs let us know) how it works out. _____________ I'm not conceited...I'm just realistic about my awesomeness... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExAFO 0 #4 March 12, 2007 QuoteSo does anyone have experience making a homemade parachute (main/reserve) ? Are there schools or classes for that anywhere? Use a California King size bedsheet, and rooster entrails for lines.Illinois needs a CCW Law. NOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #5 March 12, 2007 QuoteOoooh this is not good...... learn to fly it first, then ATTEMPT to make one.....get Stitch to jump it...... BobbiWhy me?? Wha'did I ever do to you??"No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newtoskydiving 0 #6 March 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteSo does anyone have experience making a homemade parachute (main/reserve) ? Are there schools or classes for that anywhere? Use a California King size bedsheet, and rooster entrails for lines. Some people should just stick to buying their rigs. Your recipe for a parachute is just appalling exAFO . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #7 March 12, 2007 Sorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michalm21 2 #8 March 12, 2007 yeah, most of us do that. it's all covered during your first jump course i made my parachute to be about 190sq ft, but im not really sure how big it is, and some people recommended i make myself a new one, those skydivers ps i'm kidding Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 March 12, 2007 QuoteSo does anyone have experience making a homemade parachute (main/reserve) ? Are there schools or classes for that anywhere? Making your own reserve is not realistic. For it to be legal to jump, it has to undergo some pretty serious (and expensive) testing. Making your own main *is* possible, but very rare because it's a HUGE undertaking. Years ago, a company in Texas sold a "build your own parachute" kit. IIRC, the canopy was called the "Shrike" and was the brainchild of Clark Thurmond, who was a pretty sharp guy. It never really caught on, though, and I have never heard of any other kits. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #10 March 12, 2007 I've jumped a home made canopy. by the time he brought it to the dropzone, he had 50 jumps. He figured out how it was constructed just by looking at one and taking notes. He bought all the supplies and sewed it together on his Moms kitchen floor. It flew, not very well, but it flew. It was in a 3 canopy rig so I didn't land it. A couple years later, he trimmed the nose down and it flew a LOT better. The aspect ratio was really high and the brake lines didn't pull much of the tail down so I opted to cut it away again. With an additional brake line and another jump or two, I think it was safely landable. Unfortunately he took it back before I got around to putting another brake line on it. Except for the actual container part, I've jumped a lot of my own stuff. Harnesses, D-bags, risers, pilot chutes, reserve and cutaway handles, and a complete BASE rig, but have never considered making a canopy.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,176 #11 March 12, 2007 > So does anyone have experience making a homemade parachute (main/reserve) ? I've built a few harnesses/rig parts but never a whole canopy. A few people have done it, though, with varying levels of success. If nothing else you will learn a _lot_ about sewing. >Are there schools or classes for that anywhere? Yep. The senior and master rigger ratings would be a good start, and working for a canopy manufacturer for a while would get you some really good experience. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #12 March 12, 2007 QuoteSorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! Bobbi I'm SECOND behind Stitch? I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #13 March 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteSorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! Bobbi I'm SECOND behind Stitch? That's possibly because of your GIVING personalityYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #14 March 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteSorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! Bobbi I'm SECOND behind Stitch? That's possibly because of your GIVING personality Well, yeah . . . I'll let you be First.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 March 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteSorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! Bobbi I'm SECOND behind Stitch? That's possibly because of your GIVING personality Well, yeah . . . I'll let you be First.low flying plane alertYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piratemike 0 #16 March 12, 2007 Making your own rig and parachute is possible, but it's only been done by very few people with a great deal of experience. I would suggest that you forget about making a rig or parachute for now. Posisbly if you would like to presue that, become a good skydiver, also become a awesome rigger. Then you should have enough knowhow to decide if you would like to take on the task. Good luck whatever you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sane 0 #17 March 12, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteSorry baby....first name that came to my mind.....fine, fine...Turtle then!! Bobbi I'm SECOND behind Stitch? That's possibly because of your GIVING personality I just peed my pants a little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WGore 0 #18 March 12, 2007 I have done all 3, but then I used to manufacture equipment. The reserve and harness have to be TSOed to be legal from and airplane. Not practical for an individual. Building your own main is possible but if you don't understand some of the dynamics of the fabric it can be very frustrating. Also sewing the Z-po fabric can be a challenge, to say the least. I'm not trying to discourage you, by all means give it a try if that rings your bell. As others have pointed out learn to rig first and go from there. The more you know about your gear the better off you will be. BobGUNFIRE, The sound of Freedom! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hollyhjb 0 #19 March 13, 2007 I'm starting on building my own base rig today. "I reject your reality and substitute my own" ~Adam Savage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityJunky 0 #20 March 13, 2007 Several, unfortunately each coincidentally, only made one jump afterwards! Ask John Edwards!*My Inner Child is A Fucking Prick Too! *Everyones entitled to be stupid but you are abusing the priviledge *Well I'd love to stay & chat, But youre a total Bitch! {Stewie} Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #21 March 13, 2007 There used to be (someone here will remember their name) a company in Texas that sold a main canopy kit. It was a generic 7-cell and it came pre-cut and you sewed it together. It also came with a couple of extra ribs and panels so you could practice before you started in on the real thing. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
