Lizard 0 #1 October 9, 2002 Any pros or cons with using slinks? Has anyone every had any problems with them? I'm thinking about installing them when my new container gets here and I would like some feedback. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 October 9, 2002 there was a lengthy thread on this not to long ago... they come standard with PD canopies now. a search on "slinks" will turn that thread up I'm sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geanky 0 #3 October 9, 2002 Quotethere was a lengthy thread on this not to long ago... they come standard with PD canopies now. a search on "slinks" will turn that thread up I'm sure. and also with all the ground zero canopies form precision learn to fly in 3d Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 October 9, 2002 But those aren't "Slinks" they're Precision's own design, right?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 October 9, 2002 Just for clarity - on a stock (ie on PD's shelf) or custom PD canopy you can have your choice of Slinks, standard metal links or mini metal links installed at no extra charge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #6 October 9, 2002 I have always used a soft link on all my rigs/canopies. Never had a problem. I use PD slinks now and they hold up great. If anyone has words against softlinks or slinks, I'd love to hear them. My rigger, whom I trust pretty much with my life has never offered me opinion against, so if someone knows something I don't.... JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #7 October 9, 2002 QuoteIf anyone has words against softlinks or slinks, I'd love to hear them Did you keep up with the fairly heated debate that was going on a few weeks ago about that?--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JJohnson 0 #8 October 9, 2002 No, I travel a bit for work and miss quite a lot of good debate and shit slinging. So I am sorry to sound like an ignorant debating shit-slinger. What was the thread, I'll go look it up. Thanks, JJJJ "Call me Darth Balls" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kirils 1 #9 October 9, 2002 I never had a problem with slinks. I have used PD's and PA's ready made ones and used homemade ones made by a rigger long ago. I did have a rapide link fail once. They are actually stronger than the metal rapide links (so I've heard) and they are slider friendly."Slow down! You are too young to be moving that fast!" Old Man Crawfish Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #10 October 9, 2002 I can't remember the exact title and I can't remember if it was in here or over in Swooping, but it was posted by JohnRich, so that'll make it easier to find. It started off showing a rapid link failure picture that happened to John a while back.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #11 October 9, 2002 I think it was under Incidents. He posted a situation where his metal link failed and then proceeded to defend them against slinks (which I still don't quite understand). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #12 October 9, 2002 http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=21907;search_string=slink;#21907 slink thread. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=45340;search_string=slinks;#45340 another slink thread. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fudd 0 #13 October 9, 2002 I'm thinking of changing to softlinks to when I get my new canopy. Now I wonder, will the slider hit my head on its way down, or will the slinks stop it? I know this is a stupid question. Just seen how some people put their sliders behind their neck, and figured they must have slinks.... I probably owe beer for posting this... There are only 10 types of people in the world. Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #14 October 9, 2002 The slink will not stop the slider, my slider stops because I have big risers but if it werent for that it would come and hit me in the head and maybe releasing my toggles. QuoteJust seen how some people put their sliders behind their neck, and figured they must have slinks not all of them, I used to collapse my slider and put it behind my neck when I had normal metal rings, just have to pull it down, it wears the bumpers really fast and takes a bit of time but it can be done. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #15 October 9, 2002 Quote must have slinks.... I pull my slider down now, and have regular metal links, although my Slinks should turn up in the mail tomorrow ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #16 October 9, 2002 Slinks good. I have excellent toggle keepers, never had a toggle knocked loose in 200 jumps w/ slinks. The Samurai has a bit larger than normal slider which doesn't seem to come down the lines too terribly fast. Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lizard 0 #17 October 9, 2002 Thanks for the info and links to the discussion of this earlier. Thinking about this now, I think I will try them, I sometimes have a hard time reaching my slider to collapse it because I'm a small person. (Short arms, type 8 risers, bumpers). I've worn my chest strap as loose as I feel comfortable/safe doing and still struggle to reach it sometimes. I think that going with type 17 risers and slinks, it should come down within easy reach for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #18 October 9, 2002 that's interesting, I just got the slinks, no other options on my new canopies (not that I minded). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #19 October 10, 2002 "Now I wonder, will the slider hit my head on its way down, or will the slinks stop it?" I've put about 700 jumps on soft links, both PD and PdF designs, and never had a problem with my slider hitting my head, canopies were Monarch, sabres, stilletto, and spectre. Monarch used to slam me regularly. My old rapide links now keep all my keys together. -------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #20 October 10, 2002 just a note: there are other types of soft links besides slinks. several manufacturers produce soft links with tape tabs: pd, pdf, pv, atair .... and several manufacturers produce soft links with a small metal ring for a tab: pdf, atair, precision, etc.... we generally refer to the metal tab soft links as "frenchies". (this is the style we provide as standard on our canopies). both styles are equally strong and neither will scratch your slider gromets (the metal ring is small and resides between the riser webbing. sincerely, dan<><>Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #21 October 11, 2002 Hey Dan I read in the PD page that the slinks have passed the FAA TSO tests and are the only ones approved as TSO. How true is that? reason I bought slinks from PD and not from another factory is because of that. HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #22 October 11, 2002 Nothing on the Main is TSO'd. Only reserve items...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #23 October 12, 2002 everyday you learn something new, thanks! HISPA 21 www.panamafreefall.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #24 October 13, 2002 Just installed my Slinks (myself) today - easy to put on and it's SO easy to pull the slider down now it's amazing. ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cobaltdan 0 #25 October 13, 2002 hey drenaline, yes, i have also read that pd slinks are usable on reserves. that is the only reason they would need a tso test. btw it doesn't necessarily mean they are any stronger or higher quality than any other manufacturer. soft links are very easy to make: spectra line w/ 2 bartacked finger traped ends. all styles on the market have been tested for their strength and i see no reason why they are not equal in quality. (there are basically 2 proven styles and everone produces one or the other). sincerely, dan<><>Daniel Preston <><> atairaerodynamics.com (sport) atairaerospace.com (military) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
