Best material for shroud lines

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Best material for shroud lines

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Hey, I was wondering what would be the best thing to use for the shroud lines for the parachute. I've heard thin yarn is OK, but what do you guys recommend?
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Re: Best material for shroud lines

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astronomybuff wrote: February 25th, 2020, 2:51 pm Hey, I was wondering what would be the best thing to use for the shroud lines for the parachute. I've heard thin yarn is OK, but what do you guys recommend?
I've seen lots of success with both sewing thread and fishing line.
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Re: Best material for shroud lines

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astronomybuff wrote: February 25th, 2020, 2:51 pm Hey, I was wondering what would be the best thing to use for the shroud lines for the parachute. I've heard thin yarn is OK, but what do you guys recommend?
Anything light
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Re: Best material for shroud lines

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CookiePie1 wrote: February 25th, 2020, 2:56 pm
astronomybuff wrote: February 25th, 2020, 2:51 pm Hey, I was wondering what would be the best thing to use for the shroud lines for the parachute. I've heard thin yarn is OK, but what do you guys recommend?
I've seen lots of success with both sewing thread and fishing line.
For me, the braided fishing line works the best.
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Re: Best material for shroud lines

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Okay, thank you all for your advice
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