Folding big competition style parachutes is tricky. They are so big and the rockets are so lightweight that they often don't fully open. This video shows the method used by international competitor Kevin Johnson, who I greatly admire. This coming summer, Kevin will be the team manager and coach for the kid's team from the USA at the international rocketry championships in Poland. This was recorded last summer when I was at a launch in Michigan. The rain started coming down and we all headed under the picnic pavilion until the shower passed. Being rocketeers, we all started sharing our ideas and rocketry experiences. If you're not flying with a club, you're missing out on these types of exchanges of information. If you're not in a club, be sure to check out the NAR or Tripoli websites to find the rocketry club closest to you.