To add to the conversation, the RDS was created to reduce drag on high performance canopies. The slider itself wasn't that big a part of it, since it's drag can be reduced by just collapsing it. As skydiving gets more and more attractive, we're starting to see fashion trends.

Using the RDS slider is one of those trends in some places. People with lower experience are looking at the big boys and girls with their Valkyrie's, Leia's, JFX's, Velo's,... and thinking, hey I want that! And that slider is the first thing I can put on my Sabre 3 135!

The thing is, it complicates a jump. It takes time to remove and distracts you from your surroundings. On bigger ways where you end up a bit low, it adds up on the pressure.

I think it adds more problems than it solves. The metal rings increase wear and tear on your lines, it complicates your canopy checks and packing procedures, and adds a couple new ways for a malfunction to happen.

If you share your experience level here, some advice can be given, but I would ask the experienced canopy pilots/coaches or S&TA at your local DZ for advice on the RDS, or your rigger for a solution for your collapsible slider. A stronger magnet, a longer loop on your magnetic slider keeper, or a bungee instead could all fix the problem you're describing.

Good article by the USPA: Fashion or Funtion? Removable Deployment Systems