Heads up! - Cheap Parachutes

[Neil1]

Hi guys,
I was talking to Jasper at Strikeforce Supplies and he mentioned has a a few "slashed" parachutes. These are a really good supply of fabric for projects like hammocks, zoot-suits, Stuff sacks, etc. You can even repair them and turn them into shelters/classrooms. Anyway he said he would do a deal for FORUM MEMBERS - £20 per item.
All you need to do is mention BCUK when you call. Which I thought was a pretty good deal.
Now for the obligatory - I am not employed by or have and connection with the above business, nor does my dog, cat or auntie Mable
Neil

 

[bushscout1]

Neil

Thanks for the heads up...

I've been looking for a reasonably priced parachute canopy for a while, so now I've ordered two (one for using as shelter & one to cut up for projects - homemade hammock, etc.)

Jasper was very helpful, he has also said he's got quite a lot of paracord - in lengths cut from the 'chutes.

Once I receive my order I'll post back here on what shape the 'chute's in (being slashed).

Cheers

Jon

 

[leon-1]

Now for the obligatory - I am not employed by or have and connection with the above business, nor does my dog, cat or auntie Mable
Neil

You haven't got an auntie mable, I know I'm your brother. It must be his age

 

[Lithril]

I thought that was your weekend name Leon?

Cheers for that Neil I'll get one ordered.

 

[bushscout1]

Mine arrived this morning just before I left for work - I haven't had a chance to get it out & take a look (can't wait 'til I get home tonight - although goodness knows what SWMBO will say - she doesn't know I ordered one )

I must say that Jasper was very efficient and was surprised at how quick it came

 

[stevesteve]

Ha Ha Bushscout,
If it is anything like the conversations in our house it will go something like:
SWMBO "Have you ordered something exciting"
BS (genuinely excitited) "Yes dear, two old parachutes with holes in them!"
SWMBO "Oh..." (in a rather disappointed tone).

Cheers,
Steve

 

[Ahjno]

You haven't got an auntie mable, I know I'm your brother. It must be his age

I knew that, and was about to post on to that but wanted to check it first with you ... which I unfortunately completely forgot ...
Also like Matt's option of it being your weekend name Neil, several pics in your gallery to prove that, because you are so good at posing and modelling

 

[Intertidal]

Reminds me of some similar parachutes at Knights in Plymouth - the boxes they were in were marked 'mutilated canopies'. I didn't figure what this meant at the time, so had to have a look - sound a lot more exciting that ripped parachutes!
Nick

 

[bushscout1]

Ha Ha Bushscout,
If it is anything like the conversations in our house it will go something like:
SWMBO "Have you ordered something exciting"
BS (genuinely excitited) "Yes dear, two old parachutes with holes in them!"
SWMBO "Oh..." (in a rather disappointed tone).

Cheers,
Steve

Hey steve

Have you bugged my house or can you do a good impression of a fly on the wall ???

The bit you missed out was:

SWMBO "So what are you gonna do with them ?"
BS (still genuinely excited) "well one's for a shelter, and the other I can use to make a hammock & things."
SWMBO "hmmmm !!!" :BlueTeamE
BS

 

[Scots_Charles_River]

There is a 'Parachute teepee' diagram on pg 53, of the US Survival Manual, on the downloads section here.

Nick