Recovery Gear

Recovery Gear

From parachutes, streamers, helicopter blades or gliders, recovery devices slow the rocket on its way back down to earth for a safe landing.  You'll also find the shock cord, fasteners and other accessories here that help hold parts of the recovery system together.

  • Braided Kevlar Shock Cord by the foot

    Braided Kevlar Shock Cord by the foot

    Rocketry Works

    $0.11
    Braided Kevlar shock cord is incredibly strong for its weight and is heat resistant, so it makes a great shock cord in model rockets. Low power rockets can use 100 lb. tensile strength, while mid power rockets will do better with 250 to 750 lb tensile...
    RW-SC-BRAIDED-KEVLAR
    $0.11