Martini 0 #1 March 20, 2003 Why, in the "Gear" section, under "Main and Reserve Canopies", is the manufacturer Chute Shop omitted? They make or have made canopies including Hurricane, Bladerunner, Predator, ZP, ZPexe and Decelerator Reserve. They also make a container called the Vortex. Although Chute Shop canopies are not widely popular in the US they seem to be well made, well liked and inexpensive. Maybe so inexpensive that other manufacturers would like to see them go away. At any rate they don't deserve to be ignored.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #2 March 21, 2003 Sangiro (the guy that runs the site) needs to prepare synopses and photos of all of the gear. If he isn't aware of it's existence, then he can't put it up. Probably the fastest way to get this info up would be to PM or email Sangiro with a list of the gear and links to the manufacturer's website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #3 March 21, 2003 Chute Shop, amazingly, has never had a website. As for compiling all the photos and data needed to list in the "gear" section I think that I'll email Chute Shop and let them provide info to Sangiro. Something tells me that they won't though if they don't even want to be bothered with a website. Funny way to do business but maybe they prefer to remain a small player. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #4 March 21, 2003 Yes it has - Chute Chop Web Site____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #5 March 22, 2003 Interesting website. too bad it's in Norwegian except for the english "references". I've tried to come up with a current english website for Chute Shop and haven't been able. The one you link appears to be a distributor in Norway. It seems logical that all the info there should be available in english. I seem to recall that the "Vortex" container is TSO'd and also the Decellerator reserve so maybe Chute Shop is trying to ramp up US sales. Also Ralph Hatley in Oregon had several "ZP" canopies a few years ago for sale. I think they were demos from Quincy.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #6 March 22, 2003 Don't speak either language, so you can forgive me for thinking it was the real one ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bivar 0 #7 April 24, 2003 QuoteInteresting website. too bad it's in Norwegian It's swedish actually.---------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gavinwolff 0 #8 April 30, 2003 Not the same Chute Shop you refer to on this link. The organisation making Vortex etc is based in South Africa. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevene78 0 #9 July 15, 2003 Does anyone here know if there is a dealer in the US for their products ? I am interested in getting more information on the hurricane since the heatwave has been discontinued. Thanks, Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #10 July 17, 2003 You can try and contact them in Durban, SA. Telephone : 27313048038 Fax : 27313048082 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
louist 0 #11 September 16, 2003 QuoteI am the new US distributor for Parachute System formaly Chute Shop SA . I can be reached at 973 786 7722 or my Email @ louist@att.netLou Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ypelchat 0 #12 September 29, 2003 Here's the Parachute Systems web site. (Formerly known as Chute Shop) http://www.parachutesystems.co.za/ Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sangiro 25 #13 October 14, 2003 I've added Parachute Systems. The do not have all the canopies you listed anymore. I added those that are currently on the site.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ypelchat 0 #14 October 15, 2003 Thanks Sangiro. It would be cool also if you could update the container and canopy section, ( in the edit profile) , to include the Vortex II container, and also the Hurricane, ZP and Decelerator canopies. Thanks. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Martini 0 #15 October 15, 2003 Thanks, Sangiro, for including another canopy and container mfg. to the gear section. As it happens my opinion of Chute Shop has gone waaaaaay downhill since I posted. I'm planning to dis them bigtime in the gear section but will refrain if I'm told that Parachute Systems is not owned and operated by the same inconsiderate, unresponsive, careless bunch of idiot jerks that ran Chute Shop.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sangiro 25 #16 October 15, 2003 Hey, I'm rebuilding the log in system and user profiles. It should go live in the next few weeks. you will then be able to select your canopy from any canopy listed in the gear database. Hang on till then. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sangiro 25 #17 October 15, 2003 QuoteThanks, Sangiro, for including another canopy and container mfg. to the gear section. As it happens my opinion of Chute Shop has gone waaaaaay downhill since I posted. I'm planning to dis them bigtime in the gear section but will refrain if I'm told that Parachute Systems is not owned and operated by the same inconsiderate, unresponsive, careless bunch of idiot jerks that ran Chute Shop. Hey - feel free to write a citical review but be sure to substantiate your claims. Any unsubstantiated negative feedback will be seen as "bashing" and I will not approve your review. Good constructive feedback (positive or negative) is welcome thoughSafe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
ypelchat 0 #12 September 29, 2003 Here's the Parachute Systems web site. (Formerly known as Chute Shop) http://www.parachutesystems.co.za/ Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #13 October 14, 2003 I've added Parachute Systems. The do not have all the canopies you listed anymore. I added those that are currently on the site.Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #14 October 15, 2003 Thanks Sangiro. It would be cool also if you could update the container and canopy section, ( in the edit profile) , to include the Vortex II container, and also the Hurricane, ZP and Decelerator canopies. Thanks. Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #15 October 15, 2003 Thanks, Sangiro, for including another canopy and container mfg. to the gear section. As it happens my opinion of Chute Shop has gone waaaaaay downhill since I posted. I'm planning to dis them bigtime in the gear section but will refrain if I'm told that Parachute Systems is not owned and operated by the same inconsiderate, unresponsive, careless bunch of idiot jerks that ran Chute Shop.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #16 October 15, 2003 Hey, I'm rebuilding the log in system and user profiles. It should go live in the next few weeks. you will then be able to select your canopy from any canopy listed in the gear database. Hang on till then. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 25 #17 October 15, 2003 QuoteThanks, Sangiro, for including another canopy and container mfg. to the gear section. As it happens my opinion of Chute Shop has gone waaaaaay downhill since I posted. I'm planning to dis them bigtime in the gear section but will refrain if I'm told that Parachute Systems is not owned and operated by the same inconsiderate, unresponsive, careless bunch of idiot jerks that ran Chute Shop. Hey - feel free to write a citical review but be sure to substantiate your claims. Any unsubstantiated negative feedback will be seen as "bashing" and I will not approve your review. Good constructive feedback (positive or negative) is welcome thoughSafe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites