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Bill Baer · 10-17-2011, 09:23 PM

Maverick

I own a cross form but I also like the stroud chute it's folds a little different but they seem to work very well. I would perfer a pilot chute or the spring launcher (except for rewinding it) The air launcher being more complicated has a greater potential for failure.I remember Prostock Racer Steve Speese wrecking a race car because the air bottle was empty and the gauge was stuck.
As for the release mechanism I would stick to a lever and cable and if you want to add an air cylinder or solenoid to also activate it (push the lever) then if the electrical or air fails due to a blown fuse or empty air bottle you can always reach up and hit the lever.
McKinney race cars sells a nice 18' cable for ~$27 google McKinneycorp.com
My 2 cents worth.

10-17-2011, 09:23 PM	#3
Bill Baer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nothern IL Posts: 596 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Size of the chute Maverick I own a cross form but I also like the stroud chute it's folds a little different but they seem to work very well. I would perfer a pilot chute or the spring launcher (except for rewinding it) The air launcher being more complicated has a greater potential for failure.I remember Prostock Racer Steve Speese wrecking a race car because the air bottle was empty and the gauge was stuck. As for the release mechanism I would stick to a lever and cable and if you want to add an air cylinder or solenoid to also activate it (push the lever) then if the electrical or air fails due to a blown fuse or empty air bottle you can always reach up and hit the lever. McKinney race cars sells a nice 18' cable for ~$27 google McKinneycorp.com My 2 cents worth. __________________ Bill Baer 3391 SC, 339B SC, QR Last edited by Bill Baer; 10-17-2011 at 10:08 PM.