parachutist 1 #1 December 19, 2008 Has anyone tried metal clips like these for connecting camera wings? I like the plastic ones but they eventually break. Browsing through Petsmart I saw some dog collars with these metal side-release clips... they look really strong and operate smoothly, but they're heavier than plastic. http://www.batzusa.com/batz/product.php?id=625 Just wondering if anyone has already tried them & if so how did they work for you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PharmerPhil 0 #2 December 19, 2008 I have always used the metal RSL clips for my wings (I forget what they are really called). I have never had one wear out, and they are very easy to disconnect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #3 December 19, 2008 snap shackle. I get mine from a marine supply. Much cheaper than a skydiving supply. I had Fastex on my first jacket/wings, and after two breaks, went to the RSL/snap shackle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #4 December 19, 2008 Quotesnap shackle. I get mine from a marine supply. Much cheaper than a skydiving supply. I had Fastex on my first jacket/wings, and after two breaks, went to the RSL/snap shackle.I have fastex clips on my bev suit but if they every break I'll probably replace them with rsl type shackles...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parachutist 1 #5 December 20, 2008 QuoteI have always used the metal RSL clips for my wings (I forget what they are really called). I have never had one wear out, and they are very easy to disconnect. disconnecting those shackles is easy, but finding the ring & pushing the arm through, then making it snap into place while wearing gloves is not so easy for me. I like the plastic side-release clips because it's bigger, making it easy to find both pieces & push them together with 1 hand.... but they break. That's why I'm wondering about these metal clips... maybe best of both worlds: metal like the shackles, but ease of use like the plastic clips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tonyhathaway 0 #6 December 20, 2008 you can dremmel down a small part of the "bar" that goes through the hole. then it is VERY easy to close. some of the rsl clips are hard to do. and after a while you'll get used to is anyway and be able to do it with one hand.My O.C.D. has me chasing a dream my A.D.D. won't let me catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #7 December 21, 2008 I have over 800 jumps on my last suit with plastic clips and they never broke. However, the cloth eventually began blowing out during jumps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
