History of the Parachute

By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide

Parachute jumping as a sport began in the 1960s when new "sport parachutes" were first designed. The parachute above drive slots for greater stability and horizontal speed.

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• History of the Parachute
• Andrew Garnerin - First Recorded Parachute Jump
• Andrew Garnerin's Parachute
• Parachute Trivia - First Death, Harness, Knapsack, Breakaway
• Parachute Trivia - Jumping From An Airplane, First Freefall
• First Parachute Training Tower
• Parachute Jumping

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