dzdummie 0 #1 September 21, 2004 Hey guys i just bought a used main canopy and a container, I want to switch out the old connection pieces with new ones, the current ones are metal rings and i dont care for those, so i was wondering if i should buy a set of slinks from PD for my main and reserve. any info on this would be grat. thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #2 September 21, 2004 I think slinks are a superb idea Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #3 September 21, 2004 I am also a big fan of PD Slinks... Oh wait, I forgot I don't have enough jumps to offer an opinion... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #4 September 21, 2004 Slinks are great. Stronger then rapid links, won't damage your slider grommets and easy to remove. Just get the Slink covers also for now and it would be a fine choice. Talk to your rigger before installing them, with 10 minutes help you can change them all out. BTW, you might want to clean your PC of spyware. Its put a quite intersting site as your "homepage" Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydiverton 0 #5 September 21, 2004 Use the slinks. Let a rigger install them! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habit, Especially when you are jumping a sport rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grega 0 #6 September 21, 2004 Slinks all the way. But be aware Slinks for mains are not the same as for the reservers. Slinks for reserves are thicker."George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #7 September 21, 2004 I am also a SLlNK fan. I highly recommend them. Get your Rigger to show you how to keep the tabs tucked in the loops in the risers during the first 15 jumps or so, until they take a set. THen they will stay put by themselves. You will find some Riggers that are adamant about hand-tacking them so the tabs don't come out and present a snag hazard. This is perfectly acceptable, and the instructions describe how to do this. Just make sure they are tacked through the label.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sdctlc 0 #8 September 21, 2004 Slinks are great and I have used them. Now I have a set of Hiper Links from Hiper USA. They cost less and they have been awesome. I dont work for Beeze nor do I jump one of their canopies but do like the Hiper links..... A great alternative http://www.hiperusa.com/softlink.html Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicknitro71 0 #9 September 21, 2004 I like to super tack the tabs to the risers on both main and reserve.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #10 September 21, 2004 Good suggestion! Problems have arisen due to the fact that the tabs were not tacked. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites larsrulz 0 #11 September 21, 2004 Given so much pro-slink talk here, I figure I'll bring in a negative aspect of them. Unlike rapid links, slinks can go out of trim much like a lineset can. I know I have heard Brian Germain mention this issue before. This isn't so much a problem with a large, docile main canopy (like I assume you are getting), but can develop into a problem with more aggressive canopies. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 20 #12 September 21, 2004 How the hell do slinks go out of trim? They don't get heated like line sets do. I'm not seeing that happen at all. And if they do shrink they will affect all the lines on one riser, not some more then others.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Harksaw 0 #13 September 21, 2004 QuoteHow the hell do slinks go out of trim? They don't get heated like line sets do. I'm not seeing that happen at all. And if they do shrink they will affect all the lines on one riser, not some more then others. And they're less than an inch long to begin with (when wrapped), how uneven could they possibly shrink?__________________________________________________ I started skydiving for the money and the chicks. Oh, wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 September 22, 2004 I think Slink shrinkage issues are pure hearsay and that someone is trying to start some sort of new urban legend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #15 September 22, 2004 Brian G. told me that at Rantoul and I have yet to be convinced that this happens. and even if it does how much will that really affect canopy flight. HOW does spectra go out of trim if it has not been heated. I just dont see repeated openings causing that. and personaly when my line set get's changed I change my slinks and my slider all in one. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #16 September 22, 2004 I like metal links. I don't pull my slider down the risers (don't see the need as I'm not a swooper). I've jumped gear that had SLinks and ended up with the slider coming down to the top of the toggles on opening - I found that to be a pain in my ass, something else to be thinking about on opening which I don't feel is an advantage. I use rubber bumpers to keep the links from dinging up my slider grommets. The links are plenty strong and they're simple to install, remove and inspect. Plus many if not most lofts have at least a few floating around should one ever need replacing - $0 -$5 for one link is a lot cheaper than buying a whole new set of soft links. But then again I also like velcro toggles over no velcro. Old school I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites beezyshaw 0 #17 September 22, 2004 yea, I guess...Jeez, Lisa, you like VELCRO toggles?? Uh, it's 2004, dear. I will admit there are some issues with the Slinks brand of soft link; I wouldn't like to see all my lines fly off the riser because the slider knocked the tab right off the link! Of course PD has a "fix" for that, going back to bumpers which is one of the reasons why soft links came about in the first place, to not have to use bumpers!! Can you say, "what's wrong with this picture"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #18 September 22, 2004 ***Can you say, "what's wrong with this picture"? ==================================== It's the jumpers who cannot keep an eye on the Slink for a half days worth of jumping unitl they take a set. Give it time, someone will figure out a way to screw up a HiPer link too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #19 September 22, 2004 QuoteI will admit there are some issues with the Slinks brand of soft link Beezy, what about the wrap it links? Dave, I (and many others) have set slinks and wrap its perfectly time and again and even "kept an eye on them"... they still stuck out the side. What's wrong with that picture? It took all of a couple minutes to tack the wrap it links in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites davelepka 4 #20 September 22, 2004 ***"kept an eye on them"... they still stuck out the side. What's wrong with that picture? =================================== Maybe try the other eye? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #21 September 22, 2004 I've installed several sets of slinks now and have never had this issue with them. I seat them backinto the riser and pull hard from both directions to help them get there seat before I jump em....works for me. this is not to say that you havn't done this also. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #22 September 22, 2004 QuoteMaybe try the other eye? I'll try that next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites masterrig 1 #23 September 22, 2004 I've found that 'tacking' the tabs at initial installation of SLINKS solves the problem. 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mattjw916 2 #3 September 21, 2004 I am also a big fan of PD Slinks... Oh wait, I forgot I don't have enough jumps to offer an opinion... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 September 21, 2004 Slinks are great. Stronger then rapid links, won't damage your slider grommets and easy to remove. Just get the Slink covers also for now and it would be a fine choice. Talk to your rigger before installing them, with 10 minutes help you can change them all out. BTW, you might want to clean your PC of spyware. Its put a quite intersting site as your "homepage" Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverton 0 #5 September 21, 2004 Use the slinks. Let a rigger install them! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Using your droque to gain stability is a bad habit, Especially when you are jumping a sport rig Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #6 September 21, 2004 Slinks all the way. But be aware Slinks for mains are not the same as for the reservers. Slinks for reserves are thicker."George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 September 21, 2004 I am also a SLlNK fan. I highly recommend them. Get your Rigger to show you how to keep the tabs tucked in the loops in the risers during the first 15 jumps or so, until they take a set. THen they will stay put by themselves. You will find some Riggers that are adamant about hand-tacking them so the tabs don't come out and present a snag hazard. This is perfectly acceptable, and the instructions describe how to do this. Just make sure they are tacked through the label.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #8 September 21, 2004 Slinks are great and I have used them. Now I have a set of Hiper Links from Hiper USA. They cost less and they have been awesome. I dont work for Beeze nor do I jump one of their canopies but do like the Hiper links..... A great alternative http://www.hiperusa.com/softlink.html Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicknitro71 0 #9 September 21, 2004 I like to super tack the tabs to the risers on both main and reserve.Memento Audere Semper 903 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 September 21, 2004 Good suggestion! Problems have arisen due to the fact that the tabs were not tacked. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #11 September 21, 2004 Given so much pro-slink talk here, I figure I'll bring in a negative aspect of them. Unlike rapid links, slinks can go out of trim much like a lineset can. I know I have heard Brian Germain mention this issue before. This isn't so much a problem with a large, docile main canopy (like I assume you are getting), but can develop into a problem with more aggressive canopies. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #12 September 21, 2004 How the hell do slinks go out of trim? They don't get heated like line sets do. I'm not seeing that happen at all. And if they do shrink they will affect all the lines on one riser, not some more then others.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harksaw 0 #13 September 21, 2004 QuoteHow the hell do slinks go out of trim? They don't get heated like line sets do. I'm not seeing that happen at all. And if they do shrink they will affect all the lines on one riser, not some more then others. And they're less than an inch long to begin with (when wrapped), how uneven could they possibly shrink?__________________________________________________ I started skydiving for the money and the chicks. Oh, wait. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #14 September 22, 2004 I think Slink shrinkage issues are pure hearsay and that someone is trying to start some sort of new urban legend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #15 September 22, 2004 Brian G. told me that at Rantoul and I have yet to be convinced that this happens. and even if it does how much will that really affect canopy flight. HOW does spectra go out of trim if it has not been heated. I just dont see repeated openings causing that. and personaly when my line set get's changed I change my slinks and my slider all in one. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #16 September 22, 2004 I like metal links. I don't pull my slider down the risers (don't see the need as I'm not a swooper). I've jumped gear that had SLinks and ended up with the slider coming down to the top of the toggles on opening - I found that to be a pain in my ass, something else to be thinking about on opening which I don't feel is an advantage. I use rubber bumpers to keep the links from dinging up my slider grommets. The links are plenty strong and they're simple to install, remove and inspect. Plus many if not most lofts have at least a few floating around should one ever need replacing - $0 -$5 for one link is a lot cheaper than buying a whole new set of soft links. But then again I also like velcro toggles over no velcro. Old school I guess. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beezyshaw 0 #17 September 22, 2004 yea, I guess...Jeez, Lisa, you like VELCRO toggles?? Uh, it's 2004, dear. I will admit there are some issues with the Slinks brand of soft link; I wouldn't like to see all my lines fly off the riser because the slider knocked the tab right off the link! Of course PD has a "fix" for that, going back to bumpers which is one of the reasons why soft links came about in the first place, to not have to use bumpers!! Can you say, "what's wrong with this picture"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #18 September 22, 2004 ***Can you say, "what's wrong with this picture"? ==================================== It's the jumpers who cannot keep an eye on the Slink for a half days worth of jumping unitl they take a set. Give it time, someone will figure out a way to screw up a HiPer link too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #19 September 22, 2004 QuoteI will admit there are some issues with the Slinks brand of soft link Beezy, what about the wrap it links? Dave, I (and many others) have set slinks and wrap its perfectly time and again and even "kept an eye on them"... they still stuck out the side. What's wrong with that picture? It took all of a couple minutes to tack the wrap it links in place. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #20 September 22, 2004 ***"kept an eye on them"... they still stuck out the side. What's wrong with that picture? =================================== Maybe try the other eye? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #21 September 22, 2004 I've installed several sets of slinks now and have never had this issue with them. I seat them backinto the riser and pull hard from both directions to help them get there seat before I jump em....works for me. this is not to say that you havn't done this also. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #22 September 22, 2004 QuoteMaybe try the other eye? I'll try that next time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #23 September 22, 2004 I've found that 'tacking' the tabs at initial installation of SLINKS solves the problem. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #24 September 22, 2004 QuoteI've found that 'tacking' the tabs at initial installation of SLINKS solves the problem. Isn't that what I said?? edit... OK.. so I said wrap its, Soft links in general.. k Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #25 September 22, 2004 Damn! I see it now. I sure wasn't reyin' to be outa line. Chuck note to myself: 'READ CLOSELY!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
