Load rating is generally only 20-25% of a rope's tensile strength. So your 275-pound cord should support around 1,000 pounds...that's without removing the central cords AND without any knots. All knots reduce a rope's strength, some are better than others for maintaining the rope's strength.
Pretty nice ! I've sewn my first parachute during the holidays. It's an elliptical shape with 12 gores. Unfortunately the fabric is quite bulky and pretty porous, so I'll give it a go with the ripstop I bought. Your way of making the attachment points might be a bit difficult. Apparently, people just sew the cord to the fabric, or sew a piece of cord to form a loop, and then tie the shroud line. I also gave a go at splicing and ive discovered soft shackles. They are basically quick links, but less bulky and a lot lighter. Great video anyway, it was funny to discover all I've learned lately in this video
Yeah, I know my shroud line connection technique is a bit difficult but it comes our really nice. That's also why I discussed a few options for attachment. Ripstip nylon is definitely the way to go. I am impressed with the amount of strength and the super thin material folds up real good.
I purchased it on Ebay from seller fabricwholesaledirect They are located in New York, USA. Here is a link to all their products: www.ebay.com/str/discountedwholesalefabric And here is a link to the one I bought: www.ebay.com/itm/173172338826?var=471905184016
Load rating is generally only 20-25% of a rope's tensile strength. So your 275-pound cord should support around 1,000 pounds...that's without removing the central cords AND without any knots. All knots reduce a rope's strength, some are better than others for maintaining the rope's strength.
Pretty nice ! I've sewn my first parachute during the holidays. It's an elliptical shape with 12 gores. Unfortunately the fabric is quite bulky and pretty porous, so I'll give it a go with the ripstop I bought.
Your way of making the attachment points might be a bit difficult. Apparently, people just sew the cord to the fabric, or sew a piece of cord to form a loop, and then tie the shroud line.
I also gave a go at splicing and ive discovered soft shackles. They are basically quick links, but less bulky and a lot lighter.
Great video anyway, it was funny to discover all I've learned lately in this video
Yeah, I know my shroud line connection technique is a bit difficult but it comes our really nice. That's also why I discussed a few options for attachment. Ripstip nylon is definitely the way to go. I am impressed with the amount of strength and the super thin material folds up real good.
I'm going to give this a try.
Esse material é o mesmo q faz parapente?
I believe it is very similar that material.
Just easier to multiple the diameter by 0.416 then divide by 2
Very interesting video.
Poderia falar qual é o tecido
Ripstop nylon
@@rotaryrocketry é o mesmo q faz parapente?
I am not sure if it is the exact same material but it is similar to that.
can you tell us from where did you purchase the ripstop nylon fabric?
I purchased it on Ebay from seller fabricwholesaledirect
They are located in New York, USA.
Here is a link to all their products:
www.ebay.com/str/discountedwholesalefabric
And here is a link to the one I bought:
www.ebay.com/itm/173172338826?var=471905184016