SOFTIE Introduction: The pilot emergency parachute systems are designed and manufactured with you, of course with you in mind who else?  Most likely, all you will be doing is sitting or leaning on your SOFTIE for hours on end (unless your in an aerobatic aircraft, then maybe a hour or less).  But in the event that you do need to put our system to use you can use it with full confidence. All SOFTIES are designed, tested, and manufactured beyond the FAA's TSO requirements and provide the maximum in safety, performance, and comfort.  The SOFTIE comes with your choice of our unique "Aerobatic Harness (allows for better adjustments) or a Conventional Harness. The Aerobatic Harness is designed for easier and better adjustments, and to get the leg snap hardware out of your crotch, and out of the middle of your chest. The Conventional Harness comes complete with B-12 snap leg strap hardware and a thread-thru chest adapter. Options for the Conventional Harness are a B-12 snap for the chest strap, Quick Ejector snaps for both chest strap and leg straps, or light weight Thread-Thru leg strap hardware. To the left is the  Aerobatic Harness. Please specify harness type and Options when ordering (See Below). For Canopy description click here.  PILOT SURVIVAL Pocket Survival Pak™

MINI-SOFTIE $1,775.00 Call 1-800-USA-CHUTE An extremely small, lightweight and comfortable backpack parachute system designed for use in today's restricted cockpit environments. Canopy Type: Preserve 1, 24-Foot Steerable Conical, 22 Gore low porosity Canopy, for persons weighing up to 240 lbs, 140 Knts, For Canopy description click here. Total weight: 14 lbs. The Mini-Softie (240lbs) is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs, 140 Knts.
Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 15" or 16" wide x 24" long.

MINI-SOFTIE WEDGE  $1,775.00, Call 1-800-872-2488, A wedged shaped version of our popular Mini and Micro Softies, the Wedge Softie is designed specifically to add lumbar and sacral support during high, positive G maneuvers. It is ideal for the upright seating found in Pitts style seating. The Wedge Softie is available in either 180 lb. or 240 lb. versions. It is available with either our standard H harness or our unique crossover style Aerobatic Harness. The container is 2 1/2" thick at bottom, 1/2" thick at top x 15" wide x 23" long. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*. Total weight: 15 Lbs. Please specify your harness choice and any options when ordering.

MICRO-SOFTIE $1,775.00                    

Shipping not included with the Softie parachutes.  Canopy Type: Preserve 3, 24-Foot Steerable Conical, 20 Gore low porosity Canopy, for persons weighing up 180 lbs at 140 knts, For Canopy description click here Container specifications: 2.25" thick x 13" wide x 21" long.

The Micro-Softie is for use by pilots weighing up to 180 lbs at 140 knots (Container size 3" thick x 13" wide x 21" long).
Canopy Type: Steerable Conical*. Total weight: 13 lbs.   

LONG-SOFTIE $1875.00

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The Softie Seat $1875.00,  is designed for use in aircraft that simply have no room for a backpack style parachute. The Seat pack Softie is designed for use by persons weighing up to 240 lbs. The container is 15" wide 14" fore & aft 2 1/2" thick. We now offer the SEAT PACK Softie in a Wedge version that is thicker at the front and thinner at the rear which allows for greater headroom. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 16 lbs. Please specify your harness choice and any options when ordering. We now offer the SEAT PACK Softie in a Wedge version that is thicker at the front and thinner at the rear which allows for greater headroom. Canopy Type: Steerable Conical. Total weight: 16 lbs. Please specify your harness choice and any options when ordering  Call 1-800-872-2488

 PARACHUTE CANOPY

The Preserve I   P/N Model FFE-201, for weights up to 240 Lbs at 140 Knots,  24 foot steerable reserve is one of the lightest on the market weighing only 6 1/2 lbs. It is block constructed and made from 1 oz ripstop, 0-5 CFM (cubic feet per minute) material. The canopy has 22 gores, 4 panels each, with 3 concentric bands, and a meshed double "L" modification. The suspension lines are 550 lb tensile strength, and are 7515 Type II. The canopy is diaper deployed. The PRESERVE I, High Speed, is authorized under NAS 804, Paragraph 4.3.6.1 Standard (High Speed) Type Parachute.

 The Preserve III   P/N Model FFE-202, for weights up to 180 Lbs at 140 Knots, 24 foot steerable reserve is one of the lightest on the market weighing only 6 1/2 lbs. It is block constructed and made from 1 oz ripstop, 0-5 CFM (cubic feet per minute) material. The canopy has 20 gores, 3 panels each, with 3 concentric bands, and a meshed double tri-vent modification. The suspension lines are 400 lb tensile strength, and are 32N400  tubular nylon. The canopy is diaper deployed. The PRESERVE III, Low Speed, is authorized under NAS 804, Paragraph 4/3/6/2 Low Speed Type Parachute. Both Preserve I & III canopies have a forward speed of @ 8-10 mph and a rate of descent at sea level with 200 lbs suspended weight of between 16.0 and 16.4 feet per second. The turning rate is approximately 5-6 seconds per 360 degrees. Both Preserve I & III  are diaper deployed and may be installed on two or four risers. The factory installed steering lines  system  are required.

The Preserve V  (Special Order) for weights up to 275 Lbs at 150 Knots,  Steerable reserve is one of the lightest on the market weighing only 8 1/2 lbs. It is block constructed and made from 1 oz ripstop, 0-5 CFM (cubic feet per minute) material.  The suspension lines are 550 lb tensile strength, and are 7515 Type II. The canopy is diaper deployed. The PRESERVE V. There is an extra charge for this canopy please call. Please add $500.00 for this canopy.

 CUSTOM OPTIONS

Capewell Canopy Releases allow the canopy to be disconnected from the harness. If you fly in areas where high ground winds are common you may want to consider this option. Capewells will allow you to release the canopy to avoid being drug across the ground after landing. NOTE: The harness main lift web is non-adjustable when Capewells are installed. Capewell Harness Option: $275.00

B-12 Snaps come as standard leg strap hardware on all Softies.     No additional charge for B 12 Snaps Option, but to add a B-12 for the chest strap , please add $35.00

Thread Thru Adaptors are the flattest and lightest of the connectors we offer. For a pilot that is interested in minimizing weight and bulk, thread thru adaptors are an excellent choice. No additional charge for Thread Thru Option

Quick Ejectors allow for fast, easy, two finger disconnection of the harness attach points. Quick ejectors work under a load. Quick Ejector Each: $50.00

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