ScottyE 0 #1 August 19, 2006 I'm buying a Aerodyne Smart reserve to put in my new container and was wondering if they ship them with connector links or is that something a rigger keeps on hand and I'll pay for when he assembles and packs it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #2 August 20, 2006 Reserves normally come with "links". They may be Rapide links or one of the many "soft" links on the market. I am not sure what Aerodyne uses.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScottyE 0 #3 August 20, 2006 OK Thanks for answering my question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koppel 3 #4 August 20, 2006 Aerodyne shup with their own soft links I like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 562 #6 August 20, 2006 TS102 Component Definitions - Standard Equip List published February 1986, defines which manufacturer is supposed to supply which component. Canopy manufacturers are responsible for canopy, suspension lines, sliders and connector links. Container manufacturers are responsible for all other components: steering toggles, pilot chutes, freebags, etc. Personally, I suspect that canopy manufacturers out-voted container manufacturers. Hee! Hee! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #7 August 20, 2006 QuotePersonally, I suspect that canopy manufacturers out-voted container manufacturers. Makes you wonder how many other critical things were decided by vote and not the reality of the situation.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #8 August 20, 2006 QuoteQuotePersonally, I suspect that canopy manufacturers out-voted container manufacturers. Makes you wonder how many other critical things were decided by vote and not the reality of the situation. _______________________________ The ones that get me, are those who sell their mains to buy a new main and sell the risers with the main! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #9 August 21, 2006 QuoteThe ones that get me, are those who sell their mains to buy a new main and sell the risers with the main! Chuck To quote Forest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does”. Sell em a new set.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 August 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteThe ones that get me, are those who sell their mains to buy a new main and sell the risers with the main! Chuck To quote Forest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does”. Sell em a new set. ___________________________________ Oh, I do! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 562 #11 August 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteThe ones that get me, are those who sell their mains to buy a new main and sell the risers with the main! Chuck To quote Forest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does”. Sell em a new set. ___________________________________ Oh, I do! Chuck >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sad to say, but the average modern skydiver is not bright enough to remove or install main risers, much less assemble a canopy. Let's face it, main risers are a high-wear-item that should be replaced every 600 or so jumps. If a clueless (PIA TS-102) skydiver tries to sell a harness without main risers, just tell him to drop his asking price $100 to $2150. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 August 21, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteThe ones that get me, are those who sell their mains to buy a new main and sell the risers with the main! Chuck To quote Forest Gump, “Stupid is as stupid does”. Sell em a new set. ___________________________________ Oh, I do! Chuck >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sad to say, but the average modern skydiver is not bright enough to remove or install main risers, much less assemble a canopy. Let's face it, main risers are a high-wear-item that should be replaced every 600 or so jumps. If a clueless (PIA TS-102) skydiver tries to sell a harness without main risers, just tell him to drop his asking price $100 to $2150. _______________________________ There ya' go! Even if, they aren't trying to sell the main or the entire rig, just 'try' and tell them they need new risers after about 600-jumps or so. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #13 August 21, 2006 Quote I'm buying a Aerodyne Smart reserve to put in my new container and was wondering if they ship them with connector links or is that something a rigger keeps on hand and I'll pay for when he assembles and packs it? Yip, we ship them with softlinks. Thanks for Flying Aerodyne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
