cyberskydive 0 #1 July 16, 2001 whats the real name of the line / material most commonly used in closing loops? For sport rigs? Like if I was gonna order some from para-gear? -LOL along with some fids to play with ,And why would I want plastic fids as opposed to alluminum ones?C-28534http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff 0 #2 July 16, 2001 I think it's type IIIA suspension line sleevinggeoff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #3 July 16, 2001 duh- it says "used for closing loops" right on their website-LOLC-28534http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 July 16, 2001 It's Type IIA suspension line sleeving http://www.paragear.com/webbing/indexline.htm. Plastic fids really suck. The aluminum ones are better; if you are going to use them professionally (as a Rigger), I suggest you get a machine shop to make you some out of stainless steel. I'm pretty sure you can get the aluminum ones from here: http://www.skydivemrvs.com/loft.html Good luck!Respectfully,SP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #5 July 16, 2001 You can use a variety of lines for reserve closing loops.The old standard is nylon Type IIIA, aka. gutted 550 cord.500 or 800 pound Spectra suspension line also works well.Lately, I have been using Cypres cord in most rigs. It is mandatory when installing a loop-cutter AAD. Cypres cord is a good idea even without an AAD because it reduces pull forces by 5 pounds! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #7 July 17, 2001 I owe you all a beer-LOL thanksBTW - gear-store.com has the alluminum fids for 20 bucks.C-28534http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
