Build Your Own Parachute

$3.08 ~~$7.31~~ In stock

Build Your Own Model Rocket Parachute! A Low Cost Option. Excellent sizes for testing, TARC teams or any other reason for experimenting.

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BYOP! What? Yes! Build your own model rocket parachute. 1.9 oz Rip-Stop Nylon parachutes with holes for you to tie a knot. Or sew yourself! Just like the plastic versions most of us have used before, only with nylon materials. All nylon is heat welded to prevent ripping. A low cost but durable option for TARC teams and testing. Available in sizes from 9-18" diameter. All lines included and have a tensile rating of 95#s.

9", 12", 15" and 18" parachute with pre-marked holes to tie or sew your lines on. Comes with 95# nylon shroud line.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Michael D. ★★★★★ Sep 10, 2026

The pre-cut panels made assembly way easier than the old trash-bag chutes I used to rig up, and the included shroud lines actually hold a knot. Flew it twice this weekend and both deployments opened clean. Great cheap way to experiment without buying a finished chute.

Ellie X. ★★★★★ Sep 9, 2026

Our TARC team burned through three of these in one weekend of trial launches, and they held up through every rough landing. The low cost means we can actually afford to experiment with different shroud line lengths, which has been perfect for dialing in descent rates. Definitely the most practical o

Owen F. ★★★★★ Sep 8, 2026

The fabric is surprisingly light yet held up fine during a few test drops this weekend, and the pre-marked lines made assembly a breeze. I’ve spent way less on this than on ready-made chutes, and for experimenting with different sizes it’s perfect.