Fab 0 #1 November 21, 2005 Hi, I'm in the process of changing canopies and I have a few questions. I now have an icon with aerodyne soft links... Is it a good idea to reuse a soft link with 100 jumps on it or is it a better idea to use brand new pd soft links instead (on aerodyne's risers)? What slinks are better..pd's or aerodyne's? Aerodynes looks more safer because of the big brass ring....so I guess there's a smaller chance of the slinks come undone? Thanks _______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #2 November 21, 2005 Either should be Ok (unless you're tallking about reserve links). You could reuse the ones you have if they're in good shape. With only 100 jumps they should be fine. If there's any doubt, just have your rigger look at them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #3 November 21, 2005 QuoteIs it a good idea to reuse a soft link with 100 jumps on it or is it a better idea to use brand new pd soft links instead (on aerodyne's risers)? Either is sufficient, but I prefer PD slinks. Not because of the wear on your current ones, but because they're easier to install or remove in my opinion. The brass ring does not make aerodyne's safer, Slinks have never been known to come undone if installed properly. But I'm just a big PD fan so I'm biased _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #4 November 22, 2005 QuoteEither should be Ok (unless you're tallking about reserve links). Why would it not be OK with R-Slinks? -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #5 November 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteEither should be Ok (unless you're tallking about reserve links). Why would it not be OK with R-Slinks? -Blind With a PD Reserve it'd be ok, but I'm not sure about using PD Slinks on an Aerodyne reserve, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #6 November 22, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuoteEither should be Ok (unless you're tallking about reserve links). Why would it not be OK with R-Slinks? -Blind With a PD Reserve it'd be ok, but I'm not sure about using PD Slinks on an Aerodyne reserve, etc. Ok, I see what you are getting at. OTOH, if he's got 100 rides on his reserve, he has bigger worries than slink compatibility! With the main, TSO is not an issue. I use R-Slinks on an Icarus main in a Mirage container. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #7 November 23, 2005 Fuck slinks..............smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #8 November 23, 2005 Quote Fuck slinks.............. Do have a reason for your dislike of Slinks? Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #9 November 23, 2005 QuoteWith a PD Reserve it'd be ok, but I'm not sure about using PD Slinks on an Aerodyne reserve, etc. Some riggers will follow the PD claim that they should only be used with PD reserves. Other riggers will apply their authorization to decide what components are compatible, just like some container mfgs have specifically allowed only one reserve to be packed in it. This was ignored.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #10 November 23, 2005 This is a good thread on the subject: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=408291#408291People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fab 0 #11 November 23, 2005 "Ok, I see what you are getting at. OTOH, if he's got 100 rides on his reserve, he has bigger worries than slink compatibility! " _______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #12 November 24, 2005 QuoteFuck slinks.............. Wow....now that contributed alot to the discusion... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #13 November 24, 2005 QuoteQuoteFuck slinks.............. Wow....now that contributed alot to the discusion... yeah, woulda been better if he said "slink fucks" -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
