Slinks

[skydive4play 0]

Can you please tell me the pros and cons about using these on your reserve. PD has made it for the reserve now, and they advertise that they have been tested and proven and that they are up to 6 times stronger then the metal links. I already have them on my main and have had no problems with them and like the clean look and smaller packed space. But what about using these on my reserve,,,,
Lead Follow Or Get The Hell Out Of The Way!!!...

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

As far as I know, they make special reserve ones (which can also be used for tandems), but they are only rated on PD reserves and one other company's I think (maybe Precision?)
When I grow up, I want to be a post whore

[skydive4play 0]

I know it says it is rated for PD canopies, but why would it be a prob. it I used it on my Hornet. and what are the pros and cons of them?
Lead Follow Or Get The Hell Out Of The Way!!!...

[GrumpySmurf 0]

If they are improperly installed - the results could be..well.....bad. The metal links, I would guess, are more idiot proof to install, but more prone to failure, it would seem. Find a knowledgable and reputable rigger to install the SLinks, and life should be good. Don't think I have ever seen anyone here mention a reserve slider coming down so fast that it slipped past the SLink and knocked the reserve toggle loose?

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

I meant they're only rated on PD reserves, but can be used on almost any main. I'm getting a set for my hornet as well When I grow up, I want to be a post whore

[GrumpySmurf 0]

http://www.performancedesigns.com/products/slinks.html ->
The Performance Designs' Slink® is available in two configurations:
One for main canopies (SM-1)
One for Performance Designs' reserves (PR-106 through PR-281) and/or tandem main
canopies (SR-1)

[Merrick 0]

I have two sets of the SR-1's if you need them, just let me know. I ordered them for mine & Pam's reserves before I realized they were only rated for PD reserves, so regardless if they 'should' be fine for any reserve, we're not going to use them until they are rated for our reserves as well.
Blues!
"Pammi's Hemp/Skydiving Jewelry"

[weid14 0]

I'm pretty sure Presicion OK's them for use on their reserves also.

[TEB6363 0]

Yep, Precision is OK with them. I wrote them an e-mail a few weeks ago and Breezy Shaw said "we do approve the use of thetandem/reserve PD Slink on our reserve and/or tandem canopies."
I spoke with my rigger about them and he is not going to put them on my rig. Josh said they are not worth the weight savings. He's the rigger. I said OK.
:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn!

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

I don't think it's the weight savings that make the difference. It's the fact they're stronger than metal links, and make it easier to pull the slider down.
When I grow up, I want to be a post whore

[polarbear 1]

I don't think it's really about weight saving...hell, you save less than a pound; not much to get worried over. I just bought a new PD reserve and it came with (reserve) slinks...I asked about it and was told that Slinks are stronger than standard links, so I used 'em. The (reserve) slinks are TSO'd; there shouldn't be a problem. I have personally seen hundreds of jumps on main slinks without incident.
Obviously, use what you are comfortable with...rapide links can definitely be considered "tried and true".

[skydive4play 0]

I own a Tempo reserve,,, do you think it really matters if it is a PD reserve or a Pisa reserve?
Lead Follow Or Get The Hell Out Of The Way!!!...

[TEB6363 0]

You're right. It isn't about weight. I do use Slinks on my main. I ask my rigger about putting them on the reserve. He said he did not want to do that. I said OK.
:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn!

[Jimbo 0]

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It's the fact they're stronger than metal links, and make it easier to pull the slider down.

I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't pull the slider down on my reserve. Damn noisy thing.
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Jim

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

I've seena student cut away a good main cos the slider came down and started flapping. Cut away and same thing happened on the reserve !! lol
When I grow up, I want to be a post whore

[nacmacfeegle 0]

"do you think it really matters if it is a PD reserve or a Pisa reserve"
Ummm not sure but I think TSO requirements may be void or something like that, smarter people here (and there are many) will know for sure.....
Cya
D

[BadDog 0]

Slinks can be used with any main (SM) and with PD or Precision reserves (SR). I use them on both mains and reserves on my rigs. They have less bulk, are stronger, and are less prone to failure from overloading, side loading, or over tightening than metal links. My rigger (me) loves them.
CorporateLawyerDave aka BadDog

[MarkM 0]

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I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't pull the slider down on my reserve. Damn noisy thing.

Laugh. I always thought the biggest benefit of Slinks were that you didn't have the metal slider grommets slamming against your metal links, which can cause nicks.

[riggerrob 561]

Currently, PD SLinks are only approved on PD and Raven reserves. If you install slinks on any other brand of reserve (ie. Tempo), you have a 99.999999999% chance of surviving everywhere except in a court-room.

[polarbear 1]

Well said. Courtrooms are hazardous places.

[freeflyfree 0]

Yep, and your are forgetting slinks use to change the angle of attack on canopies....I sent my crossfire so they can do the Mod...and It came back with something like 3 inches cut from the A and B lines...so now the front riser pressure is ridicously high..so I was thinking in adding a couple of slinks in the front risers to see what happens...unless you guys talk me out of it...by the way the canopy is for sale $800 takes it...less than 100 jumps it's got two patches on top skin...nice colors....Mod performed...and 139 Sq Ft in size...
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sorry for the shameless plug heheheh...
Felipe
Blue Skies
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