Question 1

Are Plabs products made in the USA?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Plabs products are American-made and designed and engineered by skydivers.

Question 2

What is Type 13 webbing and why don’t other manufacturers use it?

Accepted Answer

Type 13 (black-trace edge, 7,000 lb tensile) is the only webbing fully compatible with standard military personnel harness hardware. It resists slipping.Most others use cheaper Type 7 (yellow-trace edge, 6,000 lb), originally intended for cargo, which tends to slip and often requires Type 8 backing. Type 13 was engineered specifically for personnel harnesses.

Question 3

Does manufacturing to mil-spec really matter?

Accepted Answer

We believe it does. There is no reason to use less than the best materials for life-support equipment. Parachute Labs continues to build to full mil-spec standards even though the military has relaxed those requirements for some sport and demonstration gear.

Question 4

What is a Fail-Safe harness?

Accepted Answer

A fail-safe harness retains the jumper even if a primary stitch fails. The Racer harness uses only four pieces of webbing constructed so that no single sewn junction failure will release the wearer. It is unique in the industry.

Question 5

Is Type 13 really better than Type 7 backed with Type 8?

Accepted Answer

Yes. One layer of properly matched Type 13 is lighter, more comfortable, and functions correctly with the hardware. Layering Type 7 with Type 8 is a workaround for a suboptimal design. Type 13 was engineered specifically for personnel harness hardware and remains the mil-spec standard.

Question 6

Are 1-pin Pop-Top rigs better than 2-pin?

Accepted Answer

No. We tested and rejected the 1-pin design years ago. One-pin systems typically produce higher ripcord pull forces, are more susceptible to tampering, lose pilot-chute performance, and require heavier spring reinforcement that can delay inflation. Safety remains our priority; the 2-pin system is superior.

Question 7

Does a higher coefficient of drag (Cd) on the reserve pilot chute really matter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cd measures aerodynamic efficiency. A higher Cd means greater drag for the same surface area and therefore faster reserve deployment. Our pilot chute exceeds Cd 0.8; many others fall in the mid-0.3 range.

Question 8

How does PLI’s sizing system work?

Accepted Answer

We offer more than 200 container sizes. Volumes are published in cubic inches alongside canopy volumes (measured under compression). We typically add 25–75 cubic inches depending on desired pack firmness. Let us know the canopies you plan to use, and we will size the container correctly. Note that actual canopy bulk can vary by dye lot. Our Dimensional Chart is available here.

Question 9

Is there any functional advantage to a 1-pin rig over a 2-pin rig?

Accepted Answer

No. 1-pin designs generally produce higher pull forces, lack adjustable closing loops, and rely on a cantilever flap that can create higher opening resistance. Boxed upper corners have also caused bag hang-ups and delayed openings. The 2-pin system avoids these issues.

Question 10

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Plabs accepts credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Afterpay, along with other connected payment methods.You can also stop by the shop and pay cash.

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Frequently asked questions

Are Plabs products made in the USA?

What is Type 13 webbing and why don’t other manufacturers use it?

Does manufacturing to mil-spec really matter?

What is a Fail-Safe harness?

Is Type 13 really better than Type 7 backed with Type 8?

Are 1-pin Pop-Top rigs better than 2-pin?

Does a higher coefficient of drag (Cd) on the reserve pilot chute really matter?

How does PLI’s sizing system work?

Is there any functional advantage to a 1-pin rig over a 2-pin rig?

What payment methods do you accept?

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Frequently asked questions

Are Plabs products made in the USA?

What is Type 13 webbing and why don’t other manufacturers use it?

Does manufacturing to mil-spec really matter?

What is a Fail-Safe harness?

Is Type 13 really better than Type 7 backed with Type 8?

Are 1-pin Pop-Top rigs better than 2-pin?

Does a higher coefficient of drag (Cd) on the reserve pilot chute really matter?

How does PLI’s sizing system work?

Is there any functional advantage to a 1-pin rig over a 2-pin rig?

What payment methods do you accept?

Shop genuine parts, get expert training, or talk to the PLabs team about a custom program.

Parachute Labs - parts, tools, canopies, and FAA-certified rigger training trusted by professionals.

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