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Parachute?

I was wondering what to do with a parachute, when it opens its about 20 ft in diameter.

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Oct 6, 2010. 4:14 PMwholegrain says:
I sleep in one of mine - an old '68 French Navy white silk. Cool in the summer, warm in the winter.

I use both white canopies to project visuals on at shows. Also use for pillows, blankets, blanket forts, tents, extra rooms, drive-in movie screens and more. I have one in my vehicle at all times.

Have fun!!







Mar 22, 2010. 7:18 PMacidbass says:
 a tarp vintage bedsheets a wall decorations ummmm i am running out of ideas
Aug 5, 2009. 8:13 PMZ.. says:
In Australia many homes have circular washing lines called Hills Hoists. They are kind of like a very large umbrella with hanging lines between each prong (like a spider web).

Putting a parachute over the top would make an excellent outdoor entertainment area-(some have converted using shade cloth over here).

Draping it from the house, with some posts on the outer ends...? A 'chute would make a pretty good shade cover,-though not UV resistant.
Aug 4, 2009. 11:36 PMfrollard says:
Where on earth did you get one?! anyhoo...you could make a tent, play the parachute game with 6 year olds... jump out of a plane... plenty of things.
Aug 5, 2009. 6:50 PMfrollard says:
That's pretty cool beans. I can't think of any specific projects but it would be handy to have for lots of little things.

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