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Drag Chutes and Launchers
Stroud Drag Chutes
Stroud Safety is the leader in the non-rigid aerodynamic decelerator field (i.e. drag chutes). These chutes were designed from the start to be user friendly. Stroud Safety has over 35 years experience in parachute design and manufacture. After much exhaustive testing and refinement, the Stroud system was developed.
The Stroud Drag Chute is designed to open very reliably and softly, pull straight, stop sooner and pack very easily by one person in 4 or 5 minutes. The Stroud system does not pull the car off the ground. It pulls low and straight back. With its special deployment system, this chute will open much softer and much more reliably, stopping your car in much less distance than conventional chutes.
Stroud Launcher System
Stroud parachute launchers are the most advanced parachute deployment system on the market. Available in either mechanical or pneumatic styles, the chute launcher completely does away with pilot chutes and their inherent problems. Patented by Stroud Safety, the chute launcher was over 8 years in development. The chute launcher can be used from the slowest bracket car to Top Fuel cars. It is especially effective on the 1/8 mile courses, as it is not speed dependent like a pilot chute system.
The mechanical system is spring deployed using a regular pull handle. It is ideal for cars that do not have an onboard air system. For those cars that have onboard air, or wish to, then the Stroud pneumatic chute launcher is ideal! It is lighter and easier to use than the spring launcher. Both systems work equally well and the parachute does not know the difference.
If weight is a problem, then the new carbon fiber air launcher is for you. It weighs LESS than a standard Stroud chute with a pilot chute! All Stroud chute launchers come complete with all required mounting and operational equipment. Remember, the Stroud parachute launchers work ONLY with Stroud chutes. Using other type chutes is VERY dangerous! Call Stroud Safety for your specific needs.
Custom Chute Design and Repair Service
Stroud Safety services and repairs all of its own chutes. There is no charge for Stroud to look at your chute and estimate the cost of repair, or if it is repairable at all. However, all freight is the responsibility of the customer. Stroud Safety offers custom design and engineering for numerous fields and applications. If you need something not listed, do not hesitate to call us.
How to figure what size Drag Chute is right for your car.
Some Stroud chutes are designed and built for a certain class. Stroud recommends that anyone looking to purchase a drag chute call their qualified technicians to confirm the size required for their particular circumstance.
Use the following formula and information to determine what your drag chute needs are going to be. However, this formula is only a guide. Call us to find out exactly what you need.
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Drag chutes only understand two things: weight and speed.
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Body styles do enter into the picture.
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You can figure out how much canopy you need and match it to your class by using the formula below. Remember, this is only a guide.
((Weight of car, in pounds) X (Speed, in mph)) ÷ 1,000
For example: (1,600 X 150) ÷ 1,000 = 240
This is the MAX limit for Super Comp. If you have a higher number than this, you require a stronger chute.
| Super Comp |
240 or less |
400 |
| Super Gas |
330 or less |
410 |
| Comp Eliminator |
400 or less |
420 |
| Pro Stock |
460 or less |
430 |
The chutes listed below may be upgraded with either an Air or Spring Launcher for an additional $305 at the time you place your order. These chutes may also be upgraded with a Carbon Air Launcher at the time of purchase for an additional $390.
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