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Re: Chute Forces (1)

To: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Chute Forces (1)
From: Bryan Savage <b.a.savage@earthlink.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:16:56 -0700
Were back to understanding the forces at work here.
I think you could put 5 turns of standard (cheep) duct tape on the shroud
lines and it would slow the opening by 200 - 400 milliseconds.

They tried some 20,000 lb kevlar on Danny Boy and it snapped. Driver
felt a slight tug. About 310 mph.
3,300 lb 40% stretch nylon worked fine.
It sure made a believer out of me.

Bryan


Ed Van Scoy wrote:

>John, are you serious about duct tape?  I use masking
>tape about every foot on the shroud lines....packs
>easier & chute opens smoother... Seems like duct tape
>would be too strong....causing a "streamer" or
>tangling of lines?????
>Ed






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