freeflir29 0 #1 May 27, 2003 Where's the best place to get it? How much do I actually need? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #2 May 27, 2003 any local fabric store should have rip stop nylon that is generally used for tubes. depending on the size of the tube will determine how much you need... first figure out a pattern and if you can use a measuring tape that will tell you how many yards to buy. just over compensate a bit if its your first one as you will need extra material for mistakes and for the seams... do a search there is allot of stuff written about making tubes.. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 May 27, 2003 I can't sew for shit. (As evidenced by my constantly flapping flames on my jump suit.) I was just looking to get the material and then sucker somebody local into sewing it for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #4 May 27, 2003 what I would figure then is for an 18 foot tube (which is how long mine is) get the widest rip-stop nylon offered (usually 60") and get about 7 yards of it. that will allow an extra 3 feet for mistakes and to roll the seam over itself a few times at the top. it also depends in the thickness/diameter of the tube on which you will want to get, and if you plan on a solid color or having a pattern in it. make sure its either tapered at the top so it will hold its shape better, or one thought is to put upside down pockets in the top to catch air and help it keep its shape. -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #5 May 27, 2003 the gear store at spaceland has them in stock. i jump one and it is a really nice tube. http://www.flyvertical.com levin vSCR#17 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #6 May 28, 2003 www.flyvertical.com Clicky and stuff....So they want $239 for there's. What does the material cost? Can't be NEAR that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #7 May 28, 2003 I built mine for about 45 bucks.. that was for material and handle and well everything..:) -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Levin 0 #8 May 31, 2003 Quotehttp://www.flyvertical.com Clicky and stuff.... So they want $239 for there's. What does the material cost? Can't be NEAR that. Show the boobies...show the boobies "Yeah...I think I could like you in a cumdumpster sort of way" These tubes are not your average homebuilt tube. The quality of work is equal to that of a canopy. The manufacturer swears they will last hundreds of jumps and from the looks of the craftmanship, i believe him. Plus he's been building them since they first became popular. They may cost $239 but unless you loose it you'll never need to buy or make another. levin vSCS#3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #9 May 31, 2003 the total cost of materials on mine is somewhere around 50 bucks...maybe a tad less. now I just gotta get it together. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #10 June 1, 2003 QuoteThey may cost $239 but unless you loose it you'll never need to buy or make another. I'll just promise not to jump at Perris or Deland.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #11 June 1, 2003 Perris has no problem recovering lost items... I used 1.1 oz Ripstop nylon on mine.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #12 June 1, 2003 Quote Perris has no problem recovering lost items... I seem to remember a story about a $700 "Go Fast" tube disappearing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
