Slinks and pulling down slider

[SkydiveMonkey 0]

If you have Slinks, is it necessary to pull the slider down, or can you just collapse it and leave it there?
Let's go play chicken with a planet !!

[jdhill 0]

I pull mine down... slinks or not, a slider at the top of the riser (colapsed or not) will flap around and wear on the lines. Additionally, for HP canopies, a slider at the top of the risers will not allow the canopy to "spread", reducing performance to some extent.
Josh
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[prost 0]

You will wanto to pull it down. Many times it will come down by itself or at least one gromet will pass the slinks.
William

[rhino 0]

I JUST ordered 2 sets for my rig.. one for backup.. The new crossfire came with the metal links.. I love slinks, much easier to pull the slider down.. I'd pull it down just to be on the safe side.. Don't want the slider grommets wearing on the material..
Blue Skies .....

[Slowfaller 0]

What is the best solution if you have slinks and type 8 risers (2")? Would the slider fit over the risers or should I just let it stay there? Thanks in advance..
Chris

[jceman 1]

[quotw]What is the best solution if you have slinks and type 8 risers (2")?
I would say that depends on the slider. I don't have slinks, but my Safire's massive slider with its large grommets has no problem at all coming down on my Type 8 risers.

[VectorBoy 0]

I love my slinks. I've heard of people using them to attach the pilot bridle also. You don't have too pull the slider down past em but if you have 1" risers your slider might descend past your slinks on a grommet or two. In fact a couple of high velocity slider grommet to fingernail taps have made my much more aware of where I put my hands and when during deployment.
Reasons for pulling the slider past the links and behind your head , High permance canopy riser spread and less wear from a flappy riser. Although it may not stay there unless you have some method to hold it down ( velcro strap or rubber band around your reserve cover flap.) it could creep back up. Reasons for not camera flying, less chance of tangle and better visability.

[rhino 0]

That's a good question? Maybe you should ask RiggerRob,, I assumed you had mini risers..
Blue Skies .....

[SkymonkeyONE 3]

So long as you have large grommets in your slider, they will go right over large risers. I do that instead of splitting the slider on my demo rig.
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