This parachute is designed for NAR Eggloft Competition so it is reinforced. The shroud lines run over and are taped to the top of the canopy. 1/4 mil Mylar and 18" diameter.
I also have some 12" Mylar parachutes. I'll pick the best chute on the day of the launch.
A strip of self-adhesive Mylar is supplied for shroud line adhesion. The builder cuts the strip into 1/4" wide pieces.
The Mylar strip was taped down for the 1/4" marks.
The wax paper backing was marked with a fine point Sharpie.
The strips were cut with a knife and straightedge. I only cut the Mylar and not to the outside of the waxed paper backing. This kept all the pieces together.
After the shroud lines were removed from the flat spool there was angles creases in the lines. Chances are these lines are some sort of poly blend. The line bends could be trouble when packing the chute.
TIP: Straighten out the lines by pulling them under a hot iron. Don't set the iron too hot, you don't want to melt the shroud lines. Try first at a low setting. If the lines still have folds, increase the heat setting.
Set a towel over the lines to dissipate the heat.
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