leoholanda 0 #1 May 1, 2007 Sorry if this has already been discussed. I promise I searched for the keywords "s-link", "slink", "softlink", "reserve" and "main" , and there was nothing about this. I would like to hear experts riggers opinion about using slinks made for reserve to a regular (not tandem) main parachute like a sabre. I know if something is not made for another thing it should not be used. I just like to know if someone can foresee any malfunction caused by use for reserve slink on main canopies, and why.Leo Holanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #2 May 1, 2007 I had the same question a couple of weeks ago, the reply I got was "NO PROBLEMO" scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BKR 0 #3 May 1, 2007 No problemo at all.Jérôme Bunker Basik Air Concept www.basik.fr http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Luc-France/BASIK-AIR-CONCEPT/172133350468 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #4 May 1, 2007 The reserve ones are made stronger then the main, no problem using them on a main.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leoholanda 0 #5 May 1, 2007 So, why don't always use SR-1 instead of SM-1? Just beause they are a little cheaper?Leo Holanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 May 1, 2007 QuoteSo, why don't always use SR-1 instead of SM-1? Just beause they are a little cheaper? They main ones are plenty strong, so no real need to use the reserve slinks on a main. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #7 May 1, 2007 The only disadvantage - to installing reserve Slinks on a main - is that they are too bulky to hide with Slink Hats. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #8 May 1, 2007 FWIW i've been using reserve slinks on my Xaos mains for quite a long time with no problems. i don't notice the extra bulk at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leoholanda 0 #9 May 2, 2007 Quote They main ones are plenty strong, so no real need to use the reserve slinks on a main. The point is not about if main ones are good or not. I'm sure they are perfect. The point is I have an idle set of reserve slinks at home and the set installed on my main soon will need to be replaced.Leo Holanda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #10 May 3, 2007 I've not had a bit of trouble with mine, and I've used them for just under two years. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
