veter_ 0 #1 June 3, 2005 I want a transparent parachute & rig. Where can I buy one? Imagine: - you pull and appear to be flying in the air with no support - you can check pins just by looking - airport security won't give you hard time ever - you can see mold inside if you packed wet canopy and left it for a month - when you cutaway, you can visually check that cable cleared the housing - when you pack, you appear to be having sex with the floor - when you jump naked, you look completely naked I can only think of advantages of a transparent parachute!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #2 June 3, 2005 At PIA _ Symposium 99, Sunpath Products had a Javelin, harness-container on display (only). It was made of clear plastic. One of Sunpath's employees had made it specifically for the Symposium. I cannot think of any material that would be transparent and hold-up to the stress of packing and etc. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSky 2 #3 June 3, 2005 I think the best part would be the look on peoples face in freefall when they think you dont have a rig on.“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ianmdrennan 2 #4 June 4, 2005 Quote can only think of advantages of a transparent parachute!!! No one can see you under canopy till it's too late.Performance Designs Factory Team Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #5 June 4, 2005 QuoteI can only think of advantages of a transparent parachute!!! Finding it after a cutaway might be interesting "Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrochute 2 #6 June 4, 2005 i actually built a transparent ram air for steve snyder in sept of 1992 for some govt project.i could tell you what we used but then i'd have to kill you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 June 4, 2005 Quotei actually built a transparent ram air for steve snyder in sept of 1992 for some govt project.i could tell you what we used but then i'd have to kill you. ____________________________ That's o.k.... I don't need to know that bad! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 June 4, 2005 QuoteI think the best part would be the look on peoples face in freefall when they think you dont have a rig on. _________________________ That might be a shocker, for sure. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 598 #9 June 4, 2005 Wet, white F-111 fabric is almost transparent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 598 #10 June 4, 2005 - you can check pins just by looking >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clear (Lexan or Plexiglas) pin covers are available on student rigs made by Parachutes de France, PISA, Relative Workshop, Rigging Innovations, Sun Path, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #11 June 4, 2005 QuoteWet, white F-111 fabric is almost transparent ____________________________ That's true. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #12 June 4, 2005 Quote- you can check pins just by looking >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Clear (Lexan or Plexiglas) pin covers are available on student rigs made by Parachutes de France, PISA, Relative Workshop, Rigging Innovations, Sun Path, etc. Actually, it's become such a popular feature that several manufactuers will build a "pindow" onto a sport rig. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #13 June 4, 2005 Quote Actually, it's become such a popular feature that several manufactuers will build a "pindow" onto a sport rig. -Blind Not such a bad idea...lets someone unfamiliar with your rig give you a quick and easy pin check...Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #14 June 4, 2005 QuoteI want a transparent parachute & rig. Where can I buy one? Imagine: - you pull and appear to be flying in the air with no support - you can check pins just by looking - airport security won't give you hard time ever - you can see mold inside if you packed wet canopy and left it for a month - when you cutaway, you can visually check that cable cleared the housing - when you pack, you appear to be having sex with the floor - when you jump naked, you look completely naked I can only think of advantages of a transparent parachute!!! Com on tell the truth. Is this so you can where it while you fly in your transparent jet like wonder woman? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #15 June 5, 2005 you want a wonderwoman chute, hehe our composite canopies are translucent, you can sort of see clouds through then when you look up... for fun we did build a canopy once out of clear mylar and adhesive tape. we flew it twice (landed it once) let me tell you it is very, very freaky to be flying a clear canopy. -dan<><>Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #16 June 6, 2005 I have an invisible one I will sell you cheap! As an added bonus, its so light, you can't even tell you are wearing it!_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 598 #17 June 6, 2005 QuoteI have an invisible one I will sell you cheap! As an added bonus, its so light, you can't even tell you are wearing it! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Yeah! But I heard that it lands kind of hard! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nitrochute 2 #18 June 6, 2005 high speed dirt! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #19 June 9, 2005 let me tell you it is very, very freaky to be flying a clear canopy. *** I bet..how do ya know if it's really OPEN! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 0 #20 June 9, 2005 You're still alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdz 0 #21 June 9, 2005 Pic of aforementioned transparent Javelin attached Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #22 June 9, 2005 QuotePic of aforementioned transparent Javelin attached COOL!! The whole world can see your pack job now. Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #23 June 9, 2005 QuoteQuoteWet, white F-111 fabric is almost transparent ____________________________ That's true. Chuck does anyone have a pic of this material being used. im curious as how it looks! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DancingFlame 0 #24 June 10, 2005 WOW! What kind of material this containter is made of? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahdz 0 #25 June 10, 2005 Made of transparent plastic, like the stuff cypres AAD control units is made of ; only a bit thicker The rig was probably safe to jump tho wouldn't have been too hard wearing! Really it was just for a raffle competition......."how many parts in a Javelin"....the answer was x any guesses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites