Parachutes for Gliders
Parasential supplies three models of Softie Parachutes suitable for use in gliders (as well as power).
Softie Parachutes have 24ft conical, steerable canopies and 20 year life validity.
Speed: TSO C23b (standard category) 254lbs @ 150knots
Mini Softie
The Mini Softie is an extremely comfortable and lightweight, state of the art system designed to fit into the most restrictive of today's cockpit environments. The stearable conical canopy is designed to carry a maximum suspended weight of 240lbs. It is available with Conventional Harness or Aerobatic Harness.
Size: 2 inch thick x 15 inch wide x 23 inch long.
Total weight: 15lbs
Price on application.
Custom sizing available at no extra cost.
Micro Softie
A narrower and shorter version of the Mini Softie, this backpack is designed to stay secure over the shoulders of smaller individuals. The Micro Softie is for use by persons weighing up to 180lbs. It is available with Conventional Harness or Aerobatic Harness.
Size: 2.25 inch thick x 13 inch wide x 22 inch long.
Total weight: 14lbs
Price on application
Custom sizing available at no extra cost.
Long Softie
The chair style Long Softie is designed to conform to and maximize the comfort of the contoured seating found in today's high performance gliders and aerobatic aircraft. The Long Softie is available in either 180lb (13" wide) or 240lb (15"wide) versions. It is available with either our Standard Harness or (Crossover style) Aerobatic Harness.
Size: 2.25 inch thick x (13 or 15 inch) wide x 35 inch long.
Total weight: 16lbs
Price on application
Custom sizing available at no extra cost.
Aerobatic harness side, aerobatic harness front, standard harness front, standard harness side