drift chute questions

I look forward to seeing your custom made drift chutes.  Add some tribal fish art applique to them in a contrasting color and I think you've got a winner.

ok, even though I'm a relatively low-tech KISS type of paddler, now you guys have me seriously considering one of these drift sock dealie-o's.
Erik, how did you build your drift chute? (I did search for a how-to but couldn't find one). I've got the HD sewing machine & rigging stuff, but I'm not sure where to start to make a decent one. If anyone has some tips I'd appreciate it. There have been several days this year (as Jmairey mentions) that it would have been nice to have one. In a pinch one day I used my gunnysack but it would be too heavy for a regular application I think.
I like Allen's idea of the loop & on board tag end, and an inline shock cord of some sort seems handy too.

sean, there is a safety aspect too. you can deploy it if you get hurt and can't paddle. you will be blown less far with it out. and if it is out and the wind is blowing, your yak won't blow away from you as easily if you fall out.

I often toss mine out if I have to re-rig my lure as I can't paddle during those times and I would rather not drift too far.

I generally bring my drift chute always for these reasons.

John

someone else told me that drift chutes attract gws, and some boaters have had their chutes attacked. i guess better the chute than the boat.

you can deploy it if you get hurt and can't paddle.

That's a good point

someone else told me that drift chutes attract gws

Yep, as does anything that floats above whitey. You are right that I would much rather have whitey "investigate" my drift chute than my boat.