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K and S Rockets new parachute line features double-stiched seams and hemming along all edges to eliminate fraying.

HOLLSOPPLE, Pennsylvania USA — K and S Rockets is now making custom parachutes for mid and high power rockets. "Our chutes are made of 1.5 oz ripstop nylon and are sewn with T-70 nylon thread," said owner Scott Kissinger. "All seams are double stitched for extra strength and all edges are hemmed so there is no fraying."

All parachutes are designed with four shroud cords for less chances of tangling, made of 550 Mil Spec Paracord or 1500# tubular nylon webbing. K and S is making parachutes for rockets weighting as little as .8 pounds all the way up to 50+ pounds.  All parachutes are made to order. Colors are limited.

K and S is also updating their web site, so if you stop by and some pages look different from others this is the reason. They will be updating things over the next week, incorporating a new company logo into the site theme, plus adding new things to the site. "Please be patient while we make these updates and if you find something that is not working please let me know," Kissinger added.

For more information visit http://www.kandsrockets.com/.

Reader comments:

#1 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

Yikes check out the prices... Starting at $30.

New Ocean on 02-20-2009 11:50 AM

#2 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

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Yikes check out the prices... Starting at $30.

For high quality rip-stop nylon HPR chutes his prices are not out of line with others in the industry.If you want to fly high power - especially the heavier rockets - be prepared to spend some cash on quality recovery gear...it makes a BIG difference.

MarkM on 02-20-2009 03:58 PM

#3 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

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For high quality rip-stop nylon HPR chutes his prices are not out of line with others in the industry.If you want to fly high power - especially the heavier rockets - be prepared to spend some cash on quality recovery gear...it makes a BIG difference.

Thank you Mark. I have been thinking how to reply to the comment without upsetting anyone. Quality ripstop is not cheap plus all the other items needed add up fast, not including all the time to cut everything and sew it up. Believe me I am not going to become a millionare anytime soon selling chutes. I try to keep the prices reasonable and give a quality product.

kandsrockets on 02-20-2009 04:19 PM

#4 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

Yep. Design + Material + Equipment+Time soon adds up. Your choice.

Init 6 on 02-20-2009 04:42 PM

#5 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

You could always use plastic garbage bags & go the Estes route......

They're still cheaper than RM or b2.


JD

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Yikes check out the prices... Starting at $30.

JDcluster on 02-21-2009 07:40 AM

#6 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

Got one the other day off the Auctions page. Very reasonably priced for the size but I haven't had a chance to use it yet -probably at the March launch for NCR -but the quality workmanship is excellant and shipping was quick. I'll follow up after I get a chance to fly it.

Rocketjoe13 on 02-21-2009 11:10 AM

#7 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

My initial impression of seeing them in the auctions here was that they were very nice looking parachutes at more than reasonable prices. When you advertise that your work is all custom run, no matter where you start the initial pricing, there will always be someone who isn't happy.

ddmobley on 02-21-2009 05:50 PM

#8 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

Scott - do you have any packing information on the various chute sizes (something similar to Skyangle)? Just curious. Thanks.

GDiener on 02-21-2009 06:43 PM

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Scott - do you have any packing information on the various chute sizes (something similar to Skyangle)? Just curious. Thanks.

Glen,
I am working on that info and hope to have it the next couple of days. I can say this, I packed a KSR-12 into a 4" X 24" deployment bag and it only filled the bag halfway.

kandsrockets on 02-22-2009 12:32 PM

#10 Re: Article: K and S Rockets now making custom-made parachutes

I wont be offended... sorry if I offended you. Lots of people get pushed out of the hobby by high prices, I am one of them. Just so everyone knows where I am coming from.

New Ocean on 02-22-2009 10:01 PM

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