RogerRamjet 0 #51 September 6, 2005 What size is that canopy? In 1974 at Z-Hills we had a guy down from Canada (Steve something) who was experimenting with cutting holes in the lower surface of square canopies. He had several canopies of various sizes including a 425' cargo square. We took that canopy and 1000' feet of line to the back runway and did many tows (behind a truck) without issues. At least a dozen of us flew it. Took me a while to get down though as I only weighed 135lbs at the time I don't think I'd try it with a regular skydiving canopy though... ----------------------- Roger "Ramjet" Clark FB# 271, SCR 3245, SCS 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamUK 3 #52 September 6, 2005 We tried it on a round being towed up and down the runway by the quad bike. Stu got some air time but most of the time he sped around the DZ using the crack of his arse as a lawnmower. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #53 September 7, 2005 Yup... used to do it with PC's and Pap's all the time. I would venture to say that the Parasails we used at the Sea Survival school were very similar. We sent THOUSANDS of USAF Officers over the years up to 700 ft where they would release from the tow rope... so they could experience a water landing. If done right its very safe. Wold I do it with a square... NOPE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
