Directory of Rigs Resources
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Manufacturers of rigs (parachutes) for skydiving.
A rig consists of a container, harness, one or two canopies, and possibly an AAD.
"Containers" are the backpack-like things that your "canopies" (parachutes) are kept in when you jump out of a plane.
"Harnesses" are the straps that keep the container (and canopy) attached to you. Most containers are permanently attached to a harness.
A "canopy" is the technical term for the actual parachute. The "container" is not part of the canopy, and is often purchased separately.
Most containers intended for sports parachuting hold two canopies, a main and a reserve. This means that if there is a problem with the main canopy, you can cut it away and open the reserve.
An "AAD" or "Automatic Activation Device" is a safety device to automatically open your reserve parachute at the last moment if you do not open your parachute normally.
(Note that "Skydiving" and "Parachuting" mean the same thing).
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Bourdon Forge Company
http://www.bourdonforge.com/
Manufactures safety, parachute and racing harness hardware. Products and specifications. -
Paratec
http://www.paratec.de/
German manufacturer of parachutes, including the Next container, the Fandango, Balance, Quadra and Super-7 mains, and the Speed 2000 reserve. Printable order forms. -
Performance Variable
http://www.performance-variable.com/
Manufacturer of "Contrail" and "Spark" main canopies, "Quick Reserve" reserve canopies, "Omega" containers and the "Performance Tandem" tandem container. -
Strong Enterprises
http://www.strongparachutes.com/
Manufactures Quasar containers and Stellar canopies. Product information, printable order forms.
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