Make sure the seat of the hook sits down in, and flush with the wood. Make sure you use the Estes "PortaPad E" or larger launch pad. Don't launch it in more than 5 mph winds.
Great video. I just bought Estes riptide. Do you think I should cut a small circle in parachute. I was told it helps bring rocket down straighter. I had a nasa large rocket and that had the hole in the center of main parachute. Thanks