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Blank Gore Modifications

The blank gore modification is a rectangular cutout in the back panel.

This simple design was used by British paratroopers and sport parachutists in the 1950's.

Blank Gore
Simple one blank gore

The Twin gore modification had a descent rate of about 18 fps.

Twin Gore
Two blank gores

The triple gore modification is attributed to Phill Miller. It had a hefty descent rate, more than 21 fps, and turned slowly.

Triple Gore
Three blank gores called the Triple Gore.

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