1976 Brian Gaskin and Co. introduces a 16 Panel Canopy 1976, Brian Gaskin of Kent, England, together with a group of friends, developed a 16-gore Parasail that would eventually replace the 24-gore modified Para Commander design sold by pioneer. In the same year, he formed Waterbird Parakites to market his new design which is now used by the majority of commercial parasail operators. His company Waterbird is still in operation today, producing commercial and recreational 16-gore parasails worldwide previous next