Super DX3 shock cord knot...

[bobbyg23]

Simple. The strength is sufficient. The corrosion resistance is more important. Ever tried to unscrew the nut on a galvanized quick link that’s had about 20 flights on it? Used gunpowder is rather corrosive…

They are cheap enough to replace if they start getting corroded.

 

[Tractionengines]

The issue is once it gets corroded a little in the threads you can't unscrew it. You need to hacksaw it apart. Which is not "quick".

 

[AHansom]

Ever tried to unscrew the nut on a galvanized quick link that’s had about 20 flights on it? Used gunpowder is rather corrosive…

No, Ive never waited 20 flights to check my recovery gear!!! Do you use SS hardware on your AV bay? Trouble loosening up the wingnuts? A little smear of superlube on the threads protects and keeps parts moving that should move.

 

[ewomack]

ewomack, what you have done will work perfect. These were just some other ideas that will work also. Nice thing in this hobby, there is never really a wrong answer. And as everyone will tell you, your flight never happened unless there are pics, pics and more pics. Good luck.

Excellent, thank you. Do people also epoxy the protector to the eyebolt or to the centering ring to keep it in place?

 

[David Schwantz]

I suppose you could. Myself, I just use a zip tie to hold them in place.

 

[Tractionengines]

Zip tie. Or if not accessible and you want it to stay; a single stitch or two with kevlar thread.

 

[jd2cylman]

No, Ive never waited 20 flights to check my recovery gear!!! Do you use SS hardware on your AV bay? Trouble loosening up the wingnuts? A little smear of superlube on the threads protects and keeps parts moving that should move.

Yup. Stainless threaded rod and stainless wingnuts. No lube necessary.

 

[David Schwantz]

I also use all stainless. Lube collects dirt and grit, and where do we land ???

 

[AHansom]

Yup. Stainless threaded rod and stainless wingnuts. No lube necessary.

I also use all stainless. Lube collects dirt and grit, and where do we land ???

You guys rock!!