Recycling Parachutes

[Vonnyb 0]

This is a bit of a strange question actually, but does anyone know where you could buy old and used parachutes (i.e. ones too damaged to be used again)? I'm looking to make camping equipment / accessories and was wondering what the price of lightweight recycled materials could be, and where I could get any.

Does anyone from the UK have a damaged parachute they would like to sell me?

Thanks!

[Skolls081102 0]

If you can get on a military base, go to...damn I forget the name of it...but its basically a store on the base, with surplus equipment at really good prices. I remember seeing old round parachutes for about $20-$30.

The sole intention, is learning to fly.Condition grounded, but determined to try.Can't keep my eyes from the circling skies.Tongue tied and twisted, just an Earth bound misfit.

[weegegirl 2]

try ebay for non-airworthy canopies

[Beverly 1]

If you are keen to pay for the postage, I have one for you!

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[leroydb 0]

DRMO

Leroy


..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio...

[mr2mk1g 10]

I've seen loads in military surplus shops. You get old round parachutes with their lines cut off and I've even found a few old squares (think they were Pegasus') that had been slashed to stop anyone jumping them.

Pick up a copy of Guns Mart or something and try some of the bigger military surplus dealers or hit e-bay. I see the odd surplus parachute on there, mostly advertised for kids to play with or as large basic tents (eg for a living area in good weather).