The need to have a reliable efficient system became apparent on a recent project for the military. Out of this need came the development of a specialized 1,000 pound capacity multi line hoist. Up to 5 soaking wet parachutes can be "hung out to dry" says Mark Black. The standard system hoists up to 5 parachutes on individual lines spaced apart to allow for air circulation. Other hoist systems are available to raise as many as 25 parachutes at a time.

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