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Power Chute

MORE COLORS! Resistance and overspeed training during the same run.

Training: Increase speed, explosiveness, and acceleration. The Power Chute provides both resistance and overspeed training to improve the 2 key elements of speed: stride length and frequency. Chute opens during training runs for resistance and the velcro belt allows for mid-stride release for overspeed training.

Motivation: Athletes love that "shot of the canon" feeling immediately after releasing the Power Chute.

Diversity: Waist belt allows for training in any direction, even on curves. It is the ideal training device for most sports.

Superior Product: Built-in mesh panels keep leads from tangling and help to stabilize the chute during training runs.

Power Chute includes: Adjustable belt with storage pockets (fits 20" to 42" waist). 1 lb each.

Sizing Recommendations:

Small parachutes provide 15 lbs. of resistance at 40" x 40"
Medium parachutes provide 20 lbs. of resistance at 48" x 48"
Large parachutes provide 30 lbs. of resistance at 56" x 56"
Extra Large parachutes provide 50 lbs. of resistance at 68" x 68"

Advantages of Using The Power Chute

The major advantage of running with the Power Chute™ is that you have the ability to work both resistance and overspeed training during the same run. In the initial part of the run the Power Chute™ creates a drag effect, which makes it a resistance type of training; you are running against the resistance of the inflated Power Chute™. During the resistance phase stride length is developed, a critical component of running speed. During the run the Power Chute™ can be released, letting the Power Chute™ drop to the ground. This causes a drastic “change” of running speed that will allow the athlete to run faster than normal. This overspeed phase of the run will improve stride frequency, another key elements of running speed.
The Power Chute™ is available in three sizes to accommodate users of all ages and skill levels. By varying the size of the Power Chute™, the distance of the run and the direction of the run, you can add remendous variety to your workout and maximize your results.
You can run forward, backward, sideways and change direction while using the Power Chute™. This makes it very versatile and adaptable to any sport specific movement.
The Power Chute™ is the only running device that can accomplish overspeed training without the use of a training partner. Athletes can train alone, whenever they want, without having to schedule a training partner.
Athletes enjoy training with the Power Chute™. This type of training is very motivational, making athletes give superior effort for better performance.