
Recovery supplies for low- to mid-power rocketry


Product Specifications

Lynell Jackson's "Time Twister" with three 12" parachutes
All colors except Hawk Camouflage, Midnight Blue Jay, and Featherweight Yellow are constructed from 1.7 oz single-calendered ripstop nylon. Hawk Camouflage and Midnight Blue Jay have a polyurethane coating. Featherweight Yellow is constructed from thin mill 1.1 oz nylon ripstop, which fits well inside narrow BT-50 body tubes (e.g. Estes Alpha).
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Chute sizes are measured across parallel sides, and shroud lines are approximately two times the canopy width.
Due to differences in the nylon fabric, different colors weigh different amounts. Please note that the below weight measurements are averages.
Weights for Robin Red, Oriole Orange, Canary Yellow, Parrot Green, Budgie Blue, Peacock Purple, Flamingo Pink, Snowy Egret White, and Raven Black:
Weights for Hawk Camouflage and Midnight Blue Jay:
Featherweight Yellow (12" thin mill) weighs: 7 g.
Due to differences in the nylon fabric, different colors weigh different amounts. Please note that the below weight measurements are averages.
Weights for Robin Red, Oriole Orange, Canary Yellow, Parrot Green, Budgie Blue, Peacock Purple, Flamingo Pink, Snowy Egret White, and Raven Black:
12" - 9 g | 18" - 18 g | 24" - 29 g | 30" - 41 g | 36" - 86 g | 42" - 110 g | 48" - 129 g |
Weights for Hawk Camouflage and Midnight Blue Jay:
12" - 10 g | 18" - 24 g | 24" - 32 g | 30" - 50 g | 36" - 100 g | 42" - 127 g | 48" - g |
Featherweight Yellow (12" thin mill) weighs: 7 g.

Our chute protectors are constructed from a dark green Nomex© III fabric, as well as flame-resistant Nomex© thread. Edges and buttonholes are reinforced with stitches to prevent fraying.
We provide the below table only as an approximate suggestion - please use your own judgment and consider your launch site before making a decision.
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Shipping Information
At this time, we are only able to ship to United States addresses.
We make every effort to ship products ASAP. Shipping (via the U.S. Postal Service) is low cost and includes tracking information.Order
Shipping
Under $25.00
$2.75 - USPS First Class
$25.01-$50.00
$5.00 - USPS First Class
$50.01-$100.00
$12.00 - USPS Priority Mail
$100.01+
$15.00 - USPS Priority Mail
About Us
RocketChutes.com has been providing quality ripstop nylon parachutes since 2007, when a plastic parachute failed and ruined our favorite rocket. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent products both quickly and at a low cost.
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