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How NOT 2 Skydive - Soft link break tests!
🕑 Added 2021-09-29 14:46:12 +0000 UTCEric Johnson brought SQRL soft links to the lab to break test. They are a small piece of spectra that connects the skydiver to the parachute or more specifically the container to the canopy. There are 4 of them, but they are the only thing attaching you and they are tiny. Thank you Eric for not only doing this test with me but coming up with our new slogan "Breaking Gear Fear".
Our Results: Used correct: 10.9kn or 2,450lbf Installed wrong! 6.2kn or 1,394lbf Single wrapped: 6.6kn or 1,484 lbf Eye to Eye: 3.7kn or 832lbf Bonus Test: Knot in 6mm amsteel: 9.5kn or 2,136lbf
Please use gear correctly AND be kind to one another!
00:00 What are soft links 04:34 In the lab 06:16 1st test - used correct 7:30 2nd test - installed wrong! 09:45 3rd test - single wrapped 10:42 4th test - eye to eye 12:54 5th test - Bonus test: Knot in 6mm amsteel 14:38 - Conclusions 15:22 - Ryan tries skydiving
Royalty free song courtesy of Danya Vodovoz found at https://youtu.be/4V3BP1GyrgQ
