Tommy
Active member
In paragliding and also kite boarding (I believe), many modern setups eschew metal connectors between the harness and glider in favour of softlinks. Every gram counts and it seems the fabrics used are reaching a practical limit in terms of g/m^2 so manufacturers are looking elsewhere to save weight.
E.g. https://flybubble.com/shop/accessories/hardware/soft-links
Might such a connection be useful for extreme alpine cave rigging, where the benefits would potentially multiply far beyond 2 connection points to tens or hundereds?
Clearly fabric to fabric friction may be a concern, I highlight that such connections are used for reserve parachute bridle connections, though o-rings are used to keep things snug to limit shock loads, but these can be high g scenarios.
E.g. https://flybubble.com/shop/accessories/hardware/soft-links
Might such a connection be useful for extreme alpine cave rigging, where the benefits would potentially multiply far beyond 2 connection points to tens or hundereds?
Clearly fabric to fabric friction may be a concern, I highlight that such connections are used for reserve parachute bridle connections, though o-rings are used to keep things snug to limit shock loads, but these can be high g scenarios.