Definately go with thread throughs. Skydivers stopped using b-12
snaps 20 years ago. If you want a parachute without rubber bands look
at rigging innovations aviators. There isn't any rubber bands in
those rigs(I'm almost positive will know for sure when I get mine
soon). Life limits on parachutes make as much sense as life limits on
gliders.


Eric Greenwell wrote:
Marc Ramsey wrote:
Eric Greenwell wrote:

Based on the above, I'm going to have Strong repack my parachute
before the season, even though I'm still considering a new parachute.
I've eliminated the National because I don't like the idea of the
rubber bands, so it's down to the Para-Phernalia Softie. The
Micro-Softie seems the most attractive of their line, and I'm thinking
one with the "thread-thru" adapters instead of snaps on the leg straps
would be the most comfortable.


I think you'll find that just about all emergency parachutes use rubber
bands, my Mini-Softie certainly has them...

Hmmm...curious! I'll put National back on the list long enough borrow
one of the club member's to try one in the glider, but their 20 service
life is still the lowest. Maybe it's type of rubber bands; for example,
ones out of silicone could take an enormous temperature range.


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