We are Parachute Laboratories, Inc. dba Jump Shack. We are a vertically structured parachute company who design, manufacture and sell to both retail and dealers.

Our featured products are the RACER line of Harness/Container systems, The FireBolt elliptical main canopy and the AngelFire Reserve canopy. We also feature a Complete Tandem system in 2 sizes, a 400 and a 500 Model.

The purpose of the Jump Shack WEB site is more than just a store front. It is for instant dissemination of information at the moment you need it. We hope to continually fill this electronic library with articles on how to select, maintain, and update your parachute equipment. Whenever possible we will feature articles by experts in various fields, from rigging, to actual skydiving and instructional techniques. It is our sincere hope that this new medium will help you to learn, enjoy, and get the most out of your skydiving experiences as possible.

John B. Sherman - The Designer behind the Product

John B. Sherman, studied Mechanical Engineering at Tennessee Technology University and Boston University, completing his curriculum at Rockford College. He has attended the University of Minnesota - Sandia National Laboratories Short Course in Parachute Technology and Decelerator Systems..... click here to read more about John.

Nancy J. LaRiviere - Company President

Nancy LaRiviere is the President of both Jump Shack and JCO Metals, and is a Master Parachute Rigger, a USPA Licensed AFF Instructor Examiner, Tandem Course Director, and has represented the U.S. six times as a member of the Speed Style & Precision Accuracy Team at World Championships since 1988......... click here to read more about Nancy

Tim Webb - Production Control Manager

Tim has been skydiving since 1980 and rigging since 1987. He is a Master Rigger as well as being a record holding skydiver and load organizer.

He provides the interface between received orders and production as well as taking care of quality control and final inspection.

Suzie Basse - VP Operations, JCO Metals, Sales Manager Jump Shack

Suzie has been involved with the skydiving industry for over 20 years. She is a former DZO, a Master Rigger and now specializes in our ripcord, handle & pin business.

Evelyn Arzola - Production Manager

Evelyn has been with Jump Shack for over 10 years and has been involved in the production and development of the entire product range. She schedules and supervises each order from processing through final inspection.

Peter Draper - Operational & IT Consultant

Peter has been skydiving since 1995 and holds multiple instructor ratings as well as being a USPA Safety & Training Advisor, and a rigger. He operates a company that builds and maintains websites and provides both operational and web consulting services to Jump Shack.

Vebiana Chavarria - Receptionist

Vebiana is the first point of contact for the public when visiting Jump Shack, either in person, or by phone..