How to Store a Parasail

Parasailing is an amazing sport where you soar above the earth like a bird behind a boat as it tows you across a lake or the ocean. The views are incredible and the experience is unforgettable. Parasailing, however, is a dangerous sport, and care must be taken to ensure your parasail remains in good shape. Failure to do so can result in serious injury and death.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

1. Inspect your parasail after each use. Take note of any tears or frays in the ropes.
2. Replace any ropes that are frayed. Not doing so could result in serious injury. It is best to have this done by a professional. Either contact the retailer from which you bought the parasail, or send the parasail to a recognized parasail manufacturer found online, like Custom Chutes.
3. Repair your parasail should you find any tears. You can patch the tears if they're small, or replace sections of the parasail should the tears be larger. Repair kits are available at parasail retailers or online. Larger repairs should be done by a professional. See the step above.
4. Make certain your parasail is dry before storing it. Fold your parasail properly following the manufacturer's instructions. Each brand of parasail will fold up differently; to avoid damage, be certain to fold it precisely.
5. Keep your parasail in an appropriate storage bag. These bags either come with the parasail, or are available online or at retailers that sell parasails. Often retailers who sell parasails sell parachutes also.
6. Be certain the area in which your parasail is stored is well-ventilated.
7. Ensure that your parasail is stored away from direct sunlight, acids or oils. Exposure to these can damage the parasail's material.