Craig 0 #1 October 16, 2002 I seem to recall a discussion about using a soft link for attaching the bridle to the canopy. I was thinking about giving it a try because my d-bag grommets are getting all beat up from the metal link and well now I have a few extra soft links. There will still be the metal ring on the canopy but I figure it might help a little. Any ideas? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 October 16, 2002 Quote I seem to recall a discussion about using a soft link for attaching the bridle to the canopy. I was thinking about giving it a try because my d-bag grommets are getting all beat up from the metal link and well now I have a few extra soft links. There will still be the metal ring on the canopy but I figure it might help a little. Any ideas? your d-bag grommets are probably getting marred because they hit against one another. I have no metal in the d-bag (PC bridle attaches to canopy via looping through itself), and the grommets still have little dents in them. if you tack the soft link, I don't see why it would be an issue though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #3 October 16, 2002 Do you have a kill line PC? The groment in the D-bag shouldn't get knisked or dented w/ a kill line PC. I remember the thread. Sounds like a good idea to me. Hook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,073 #4 October 16, 2002 >I seem to recall a discussion about using a soft link for attaching the > bridle to the canopy. Shouldn't even need that. A permanent loop on the end of the bridle will allow you to larks-head the bridle around the attachement point on the canopy. The Reflex bridle comes like this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #5 October 16, 2002 Quote The Reflex bridle comes like this. Mine's like that, but it's not a kill-line pilot chute. If I switched to a kill-line, do you know if I would be able to keep the lark's head with no connector link?Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #6 October 16, 2002 The Reflex is the only one I've seen like that Bill. My Jav's not, his Mirage is'nt and nither are the wings I've worked on.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #7 October 16, 2002 my Mirage is..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,073 #8 October 16, 2002 >If I switched to a kill-line, do you know if I would be able to keep the > lark's head with no connector link? Mine is a kill-line; it's definitely possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #9 October 16, 2002 Quote Mine is a kill-line; it's definitely possible. Cool. One less part to fail.Skydiving is for cool people only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Craig 0 #10 October 16, 2002 The kill line PC that came with my Mirage allowed you to use a larks head, I replaced it with a smaller diameter Cazer PC and you cannot form the knot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vidiot 0 #11 October 17, 2002 My Atom is...My Logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #12 October 17, 2002 My Mirage PC & bag allowed me to use a Lark's head knot with no problems. Also, if you're seeing nicks on the metal, make sure you get that grommet checked before doing anything else. You don't want those sharp edges coming into contact with fabric or webbing. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #13 October 17, 2002 Quote My Mirage PC & bag allowed me to use a Lark's head knot with no problems. Also, if you're seeing nicks on the metal, make sure you get that grommet checked before doing anything else. You don't want those sharp edges coming into contact with fabric or webbing. Kris check your closing grommets -- I bet there are dents in them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #14 October 17, 2002 I think you might get more wear on the soft link in this use than as a line link. After the canopy opens and there is little load on the soft link, movement on the metal ring on the canopy my wear the soft link. As a line link there is very little movement because of the higher load. Also you have the gromet in the bag provided wear. There are a lot of different combinations of PC loops, canopy attachments and bridle designs. Think about the "flopping in the breeze" wear with what ever system you try this on. And let us know how long before you have to chase you PC I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RTB 0 #15 October 17, 2002 I have had mine attached with a soft link on my Javelin. And have had so for the last couple of hundred jumps. Seems to be working without any problems. René Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan 1 #16 October 19, 2002 I've been using soft links now for over 3 years and close to a 1000 jumps I would guess. Never had to chase a pc yet and they are showing no appreciable wear. They are easier/quicker to use and change pc's than screwing around with a larkshead on a bridle that doesn't already have the loop for it. I wouldn't use one on a canopy that has a webbing-ring-webbing bridle attachment ( I think PD canopies use this ) because of the fabric to fabric wear. They work well when attaching fabric (webbing) to metal though.alan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cherokee 0 #17 February 4, 2006 Hey Ya All I've got a question about attaching my Collapsible CAZER PC with soft links. It's going on a Hornet 210. Do I use a reserve link at the canopy att. point and a main soft link at the bag because the main soft link is bigger, and are the soft links compatible with the Cazer pilot chute? I'm really just questioning the compatibility issue here because someone said there was a question with the Cazer atttachment at the bag . KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cherokee 0 #18 February 7, 2006 Quote Hey Ya All I've got a question about attaching my Collapsible CAZER PC with soft links. It's going on a Hornet 210. Do I use a reserve link at the canopy att. point and a main soft link at the bag because the main soft link is bigger, and are the soft links compatible with the Cazer pilot chute? I'm really just questioning the compatibility issue here because someone said there was a question with the Cazer atttachment at the bag . KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIPOh The reserve soft link is the thicker one. DUH.*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cherokee 0 #19 February 23, 2006 Quote Quote Hey Ya All I've got a question about attaching my Collapsible CAZER PC with soft links. It's going on a Hornet 210. Do I use a reserve link at the canopy att. point and a main soft link at the bag because the main soft link is bigger, and are the soft links compatible with the Cazer pilot chute? I'm really just questioning the compatibility issue here because someone said there was a question with the Cazer atttachment at the bag . KEEP A STIFF UPPER LIPOh The reserve soft link is the thicker one. DUH.*** Having -mailed Chuting star I got some info on this matter, Just use a resereve slink at the Bag!, and a main slink at the canopy att. point. Done - overwith- finished Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
