SILVER PARACHUTE SALES
Serving Aerobatic & Glider Pilots Worldwide Since 1972
Serving Aerobatic & Glider Pilots Worldwide Since 1972
SOFTIE PARACHUTES
All SOFTIES are extremely comfortable, state-of-the-art, light weight emergency parachute systems
designed to fit into the restricted cockpits of today's aircraft.
The very low permeability (0-3 cubic feet/minute) fabric used in the SOFTIE parachute canopy results
in a lower rate of descent than older standard & low porosity materials. The parachute is steerable
with toggles controlling meshed vent modifications. A full-stow type diaper offers reliable deployment
and opening. Two sizes of canopy are offered for maximum weight thru 180 lbs (82kg) or 220 lbs
(100kg).
The 220 lb (100 kg) versions of the SOFTIES are all 15" (38 cm) wide to fit most people comfortably
and weigh between 14 and 16 lbs.
The 180 lb (82 kg) versions are 13" (33 cm) wide to stay secure over the shoulders of smaller
individuals and weigh approximately 1 lb (2 kg) less than the respective 220 lb (100 kg) model.
A 16" (41cm) wide version of the MINI SOFTIE is also available. The extra inch of width allows this
MINI to be thinner for pilots who need minimum thickness behind them.
The Colors & Options page has color choices, harness types, and other options.
Click photos below for a larger image.
All SOFTIES are extremely comfortable, state-of-the-art, light weight emergency parachute systems
designed to fit into the restricted cockpits of today's aircraft.
The very low permeability (0-3 cubic feet/minute) fabric used in the SOFTIE parachute canopy results
in a lower rate of descent than older standard & low porosity materials. The parachute is steerable
with toggles controlling meshed vent modifications. A full-stow type diaper offers reliable deployment
and opening. Two sizes of canopy are offered for maximum weight thru 180 lbs (82kg) or 220 lbs
(100kg).
The 220 lb (100 kg) versions of the SOFTIES are all 15" (38 cm) wide to fit most people comfortably
and weigh between 14 and 16 lbs.
The 180 lb (82 kg) versions are 13" (33 cm) wide to stay secure over the shoulders of smaller
individuals and weigh approximately 1 lb (2 kg) less than the respective 220 lb (100 kg) model.
A 16" (41cm) wide version of the MINI SOFTIE is also available. The extra inch of width allows this
MINI to be thinner for pilots who need minimum thickness behind them.
The Colors & Options page has color choices, harness types, and other options.
Click photos below for a larger image.
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MINI SOFTIE
The most popular and convenient style of parachute system, the back pack is
extremely comfortable, small, and lightweight. The MINI SOFTIE offers the
flexibility to be packed with the bulk of lines either at the top of the container or at
the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1895.00
The most popular and convenient style of parachute system, the back pack is
extremely comfortable, small, and lightweight. The MINI SOFTIE offers the
flexibility to be packed with the bulk of lines either at the top of the container or at
the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1895.00
MICRO SOFTIE
A narrower version of the MINI SOFTIE designed to fit securely on smaller
individuals. The MICRO SOFTIE offers the flexibility to be packed with the bulk of
lines either at the top of the container or at the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1895.00
A narrower version of the MINI SOFTIE designed to fit securely on smaller
individuals. The MICRO SOFTIE offers the flexibility to be packed with the bulk of
lines either at the top of the container or at the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1895.00
WEDGE SOFTIE
A wedged shaped version of our popular backpack is designed specifically to add
lumbar and sacral support during high positive "G" maneuvers as well as limiting
the vertical movement of the container in negative maneuvers. Ideal for the upright
seating found in a Pitts.
Price: $1895.00
A wedged shaped version of our popular backpack is designed specifically to add
lumbar and sacral support during high positive "G" maneuvers as well as limiting
the vertical movement of the container in negative maneuvers. Ideal for the upright
seating found in a Pitts.
Price: $1895.00
LONG SOFTIE
The chair-style 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 offers the flexibility to be packed with the bulk of
lines either at the top of the container or at the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1945.00
The chair-style 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 offers the flexibility to be packed with the bulk of
lines either at the top of the container or at the bottom (like the WEDGE).
Price: $1945.00
SEATPACK SOFTIE
A comfortable seat pack that offers the reliability of a SOFTIE along with the
packing ease that has been famous in all the SOFTIE models. The standard
container size is 14" fore & aft x 15" wide x 3" thick. Custom sizes are
available! The seat pack includes a removable 3/8" thick seat cushion for
added comfort. An alternate 1 3/4" thick cushion is available for an extra $50.00
Price: $1995.00
A comfortable seat pack that offers the reliability of a SOFTIE along with the
packing ease that has been famous in all the SOFTIE models. The standard
container size is 14" fore & aft x 15" wide x 3" thick. Custom sizes are
available! The seat pack includes a removable 3/8" thick seat cushion for
added comfort. An alternate 1 3/4" thick cushion is available for an extra $50.00
Price: $1995.00
phone: 1-510-785-7070