## Design and Construction Chapter 2 

## Introduction 

It is important for the aspiring rigger to understand basic design parameters and construction techniques of modern parachute systems. The master rigger must have a thorough understanding of these areas to perform any desired or necessary alterations. An understanding of how the systems or components were originally designed, and why they were constructed as they were, is essential. Any proposed alteration may degrade the function and/or structural integrity of the assembly or component thereby causing it to fail. 

