CUSTOM CHUTES, INC.
BRADENTON, FLORIDA

Custom Chutes, Inc. was formed in Florida, USA in 1998. The sole intention was to build a company with core competencies that commercial parasail operators would appreciate, our team continues to lead the parasail industry with parasail chutes and hydraulic system designs second to none. One of Custom Chutes’ major innovations was the redesign of the original 16-panel parasail, to a more efficient, high lift, low drag canopy (HLLD). This development work continues into its second decade and allows commercial parasail operators to fly larger canopies with heavier payloads in a safer environment. Custom Chutes, Inc. is located just north of Sarasota in Bradenton, Florida, West of I-75. To learn more about recreational and commercial parasailing, call or stop by anytime. Chris Abbott is our Founder/ President and heads up our design team. Chris’ experience dates back over 4 decades with its origins in the UK with Waterbird and Paracraft Winch boats. Chris redesigned the original 16-panel chute in the late nineties and is improving this product to this day to become the most popular worldwide. Chris first moved to the US with Deborah in August 1995 to set up parasail/winch boat manufacturing for a Texas based parasail company before moving to Florida in February 1998 to start Custom Chutes, Inc. and has never looked back. Curtis Clark joined Custom Chutes in 2002. With over 20 years in parasailing, Curtis has a wealth of experience. Curtis’ background includes starting and operating two parasail With additional experience in parasail winch boat manufacturing, Curtis’ experience gives Custom Chutes the depth of knowledge and experience that parasail operators need to be successful in today’s environment. Lee Abbott‘s start in the parasail world began at a very early age. Lee’s grandfather (Brian Gaskin, founder of Waterbird) designed a chute Lee could safely fly on at the age of 2. Growing up in the parasailing business gave Lee a head start, into design/manufacturing of parasail canopies. Lee has run parasailing businesses in Spain, travelled the world on commercial parasail training missions and he complements our design team with new product development and testing skills. His friendship with Chris introduced him to the world of parasailing in early 80’s and since then has worked as a parasail operator in the Caribbean and USA logging some 50,000 flights and as one of the very first operators to pioneer use of the new, larger, more efficient canopies was instrumental in helping to re-invent the way the industry works today. As a member of the Custom Watersports design and production team together with Lee, the two companies now offer a depth and level of knowledge unparalled in the industry. Deborah, Chris’ wife, although from a secretarial background where she worked as a Personal Assistant in the publishing world with water-skiing as her main interest, moved with Chris to the Caribbean to gain more commercial parasail operational experience whilst awaiting US Visa confirmation before they moved to the US. They worked together as captain and crew understand the day to day working of a parasail operation, she became very adept at launching large parasails by hand before the days of the “sissy bar”! Deb works alongside Chris and was significant in the growth and development of the business we see today and is nicknamed the “Oversight Department”. Custom Chutes Inc. 1218 50th Ave Plaza West Bradenton, FL 34207 Welcome to Custom Chutes Custom Chutes Inc. is a design and manufacturing company with heritage of experience dating back over 40 years. Custom Chutes’ design and manufacturing team has developed a reputation for the highest standards of excellence and we remain the largest builder of parasail equipment not only in the USA but worldwide. We take this leadership position very seriously as we continue to develop new products and improve our industry leading designs. Call our team to learn what’s new such as our safety product the “Chute Wrangler”. In addition to our top commercial quality parasail equipment, we offer hydraulic parts and complete winch systems for the commercial parasail operator. From replacement parts to a complete upgrade or overhaul of your system, we can assist your business. Custom Chutes Inc. 1218 50th Ave Plaza West Bradenton, FL 34207 The information and products presented throughout this web site is provided "as is" and without warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, including (but not limited to) any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. While the information provided for equipment performance and capacities are believed to be accurate, you should follow the general operating guidelines and rules of the Coast Guard and all Parasail Safety organizations. Custom Chutes and its agents assumes no responsibility or liability for any consequence resulting directly or indirectly for any action or inaction you take based on or made in reliance on the products, information, services, or materials on or linked to this website.