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World's Best
Para-Anchors


what people are saying...

Front CoverAs seen in Practical Sailor's Guide to Sailing Gear
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Practical Sailor

Rated
Number One by Practical Sailor. 


"We tested models...and
favor Fiorentino's These
are top-of-the-line sea anchors, well built... their more rugged construction will enable them to
endure Neptune's savage moods..."
--
Practical Sailor read more
 




Prevents tangles, chafe and twisted
shroud lines
.

"Fiorentino's Offshore Anchor includes the world's
first anchor stabilizer. The Para-Ring
® is the first device to allow a parachute canopy to self adjust
in heavy seas and strong ocean currents. 
Prevents tangles, chafe and twisted shroud lines
."
--Cruising World Magazine








Rated "
The Best" in a Comparison.
 

"
.
..After we had done our research, we selected
a 12' Fiorentino Para- Anchor.  It met our cost, weight and storage requirements, and we liked
the design of the hardware, the materials and
the construction methods used in the canopy."

-
-Sail Magazine
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Proprietary Design & Craftsmanship.


"
Fiorentino canopies are built from tough 8 oz
nylon materials. The materials are extremely
pliable so the unit can be rolled up tightly into
a small and compact unit. Shroud lines are
made from commercial fishing lines. These
type of shrouds provide outstanding
shock
absorption. Commercial fishing line is the
only line specifically designed for ocean
use with a minimum strength of 2,500 lbs."

--Zack Smith, drag device inventor

 

Commercial Shroud Lines Offer
More Strength
.


With unsurpassed strength of 2,500 lbs per line, Fiorentino's commercial nylon shrouds have more strength and stretch than the "flat-type" shrouds commonly found on weaker constructed sea anchors. Increased stretch reduces loads on your para-anchor. Helps prevent canopy tumbling.
















 

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NASA Tested, NASA Approved,



PARA-RING
® Anchor by Fiorentino .
Invented and developed by Gerrard Fiorentino
and
 Zack Smith to withstand extreme weather in situations where Coast Guard rescue is impossible. This is the only parachute sea anchor to self adjust in heavy seas and strong ocean currents. It is also the only parachute sea anchor that absorbs massive shock loads without blowing panels or twisting parachute lines. That means no collapsing canopies, which can make quite a difference when cruising in storm conditions.

 
Outstanding
Para-Ring
® Advantage.
Fiorentino’s patented Para-Ring® is a stainless steel fabrication that comes in eight different sizes depending upon the size of the para-anchor and it's application. Fiorentino's exclusive Para-Ring® spreads out the shroud lines, thus preventing chafe and enabling the swivel to work without restriction. The Para-Ring® is the only device on the market that permits a swivel to rotate under load.

How does the  
Para-Ring® hardware
compare
to the  more common, traditional hardware on
the market?



How does the Para-Ring®
Anchor operate underwater?
Click here  to see some good underwater video footage of the Para-Ring. video shot by FOX Sports, Inside Sportfishing .

PS comparions
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Research & sea trials


The Para-Ring® Anchor Deploys Safe
and Easy Every Time.

Fiorentino's patented design makes it easy for any crewmember to deploy the para-anchor safe and easy every time. Simply drop the rolled up unit into the water. Fiorentino's Para-Ring® and precision weight placement inside the canopy quickly sink the para-anchor
below dangerous waves. The fast submersion fully inflates the parachute canopy immediately. Secure your anchor rode; you're done!

Everything in One Bag.  
Pack away in two minutes or less with Fiorentino's Fast-PAK! Just roll it up like a small sleeping bag and place the trip line and the anchor in one bag! Fiorentino also offers an optional heavy duty deployment bag that allows you to toss the entire unit overboard.

No Deployment Bag Or Bulky Chain Needed
.. The Offshore Para-Ring® is the only compact anchor built with thick nylon fabrics, strong commercial fishing lines, commercial canopy weights and all stainless hardware. The combination of these elements permit the Para-Ring® Anchor to be deployed as is without the use of a deployment bag or added bulky chain. That means there's no risk of the chute inflating on deck or tangling itself around a floating bag.  
         

Offshore Para-Ring®
Anchor Includes:



 

  • Fast-PAK®Stowage Bag
  • Exclusive Stainless Para-Ring®
  • Custom Size Stainless Swivel
  • Complete Para-Anchor DVD
  • Installed, Custom sized Anti-Rotation Weights™
  • Expert Technical Support
  • Impressive 5-Year Warranty
  • Manufactured in the U.S.A.
  • Offshore Model is Bright Red
  • Rode, Trip Line, & RodeRap sold separately

    Fiorentino Offshore Anchor Size Chart 

    Cruising Weight Boat Length *Diam.(U.S.) Metric   Model #
    10,000 lbs. 30' 6' 1.83 m.   FPA-6
    20,000 lbs. 35' 9' 2.74 m.   FPA-9
    30,000 lbs. 45' 12' 3.66 m.   FPA-12
    40,000 lbs. 50' 16' 4.88 m.   FPA-16
    46,000 lbs. 60' 18' 5.49 m.   FPA-18
    50,000 lbs. 65' 21' 6.40 m.   FPA-21
    *over 50,000 lbs. over 65' 24' 7.32 m.   FPA-24
    *over 50,000 lbs. over 65' 28' 8.53 m.   FPA-28
    *over 50,000 lbs. over 65' 34' 10.36 m.   FPA-34
    *over 50,000 lbs. over 65' 40' 12.19 m.   FPA-40

    *More details about sizing

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