BMFin 0 #1 February 19, 2007 Ok, I did try to search, but couldnt really find what I wanted. So the question is : What are my different options in terms of reusable soft links ? I guess PdF has and PD maby nowadays ? Tnx ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #2 February 19, 2007 I've never had any trouble removing and re-useing PD Slinks._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #3 February 19, 2007 QuoteI've never had any trouble removing and re-useing PD Slinks. Ok.. For some reason I thought normal PD slinks were to be used once only. So is this not true ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #4 February 19, 2007 Quote So is this not true ? Yes, it is not true. Quote from PD website - "After more than a year of development and testing, Performance Designs introduces a totally new design for a reusable soft link. (The PD Slink Pat. Pend.)"_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jas8472 0 #5 February 19, 2007 aerodyne make there own slinks too, much the same as the pdf ones i think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #6 February 19, 2007 Precision and HiPer also have their own reusable softlinks. Curently PD has the only ones that are rated for reserve useage in the US I believe.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BMFin 0 #7 February 19, 2007 ok thanks guys ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpdr 0 #8 February 19, 2007 I'm pretty sure the Aerodyne soft links are TSOd for use on reserves... but I may be wrong.Skydiving is more than a sport and more than a job: skydiving is pure passion and desire which will fill a lifetime. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pringles 0 #9 February 19, 2007 page 7 of the smart reserve manual. Matt Davies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,471 #10 February 19, 2007 I would also add that while most versions of slinks are reusable, they have a lifetime like any other rig component. Keeping them with the risers, and replacing risers/links at around the 500 jump mark, might be a good idea. Also, regular inspection is required so any unusual wear (say, due to a nicked slider) becomes apparent _before_ problems arise. They are more vulnerable to that sort of wear than hard links are. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
