On Mar 15, 11:52*pm, Adam D wrote:
On Mar 15, 10:24*pm, Jim Meade wrote:

I'm looking at a parachute for a glider. *Would like to use it for
other flying, as well, if it is suitable. *INo clue of the advantages/
disadvantages of any of them.

Suggestions?

The National "Softie" is probably the best selling emergency parachute
on the market. *Strong makes a great bailout rig as well. *The most
important thing in a parachute for glider/aerobatic flying is the
right fit, profile, and comfort of the system which depends greatly on
the seating arrangement in the aircraft you're flying. *Ideally, and
most likely you will never use it in an actual jump, but you will
spend many hours sitting against it. *Make sure that it is going to be
comfortable in your aircraft. *Paragear has a great catalog. *Also, as
a skydiver with 1000+ jumps, glider, and recreational aerobatic pilot
I highly recommend that you go through a basic jump course and at
least a few levels of AFF or static line training at least to the
point where you feel comfortable with getting out of an aircraft and
opening the parachute on your own. *There's no point in having a
parachute if you are too scared or don't have the proper training to
use it. *At the moment of truth, if you ever need to use it, you want
to have all the cards stacked in your favor.

Blue Skies,
Adam

I believe Adam is referring to the "Paraphernalia" Softie Line
http://www.softieparachutes.com/

I have a Mini Softie and have been very happy with it. I also own a
National chute. They both are highly regarded companies/designs on
the market.

Curt - 95