Eric Greenwell wrote:
Based on the above, I'm going to have Strong repack my parachute before
the season, even though I'm still considering a new parachute. I've
eliminated the National because I don't like the idea of the rubber
bands, so it's down to the Para-Phernalia Softie. The Micro-Softie seems
the most attractive of their line, and I'm thinking one with the
"thread-thru" adapters instead of snaps on the leg straps would be the
most comfortable.

I think you'll find that just about all emergency parachutes use rubber
bands, my Mini-Softie certainly has them...

Marc