unformed 0 #1 June 14, 2006 I'll be putting in a Sabre 150. Here's the options: a '95 Vector 343, sized for a 135, so a 150 will fit, albeit tightly. - $1200 a '99 Mirage G3 M2, sized for a 150. - $1700. Both containers include a PD 143 Reserve. Is there any reason I should go for one or the other, or just get the cheaper one? Does anyone know how much harder it is to jame a Sabre 150 into a V3 343?This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 633 #2 June 14, 2006 Vector reserves are easier to close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 267 #3 June 14, 2006 Get the container that is sized for the main you're going to put in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moonglo 0 #4 June 14, 2006 I have a V343 with a 150 Sabre2 and it's tight! If you don't want to fight every pack job and have to use a power tool and both feet to close it, don't get the Vector. I love my VectorIII Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rredman 0 #5 June 14, 2006 I love my Vector... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites klafollette 0 #6 June 14, 2006 Had a Mirage, now have a Vector and luv it. Either are good choices, but one advantage to the Vector would be if you got the Skyhook retrofitted. Call RWS, give them the canopy make/size you have (main and reserve) and let them tell you if there are any issues with the container size, and what the Skyhook retrofitting would cost. I've found calling is better than email for first contact with them: 386-736-7589 If you don't know about the Skyhook, just search the forums. I've have one and it came in handy with a spinning mal cutaway. It's amazing how fast and clean it gets the reserve out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mattjw916 2 #7 June 14, 2006 QuoteVector reserves are easier to close.I know some people that would disagree with you on that.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hookitt 1 #8 June 14, 2006 You know people that disagree with everthing. I'll simply state that I agree with Riggerrob.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Samurai136 0 #9 June 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteVector reserves are easier to close.I know some people that would disagree with you on that. They are easier to close than Mirage."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #10 June 14, 2006 Okay people ... just so you know: I don't really care what's easier to close. Since they're both good rigs, the question is now: Is saving $500 worth fighting a rig until I downsize? Actually, I've decided I'm going to let RWS decide for me. If they say I can fit a Sabre150/PD143R I'll buy the Vector. If not, I'll buy the G3. Thanks though...This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeepDiver 0 #11 June 14, 2006 Bill Booth answered every direct question I ever asked of him via email. He is very helpful, very friendly, very concerned, an all around great guy and the RWS as a company is outstanding! I love my VectorIII Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 3331 137 #12 June 15, 2006 Before you do anything look at the Racer from Jump Shack in Deland They have excellent used equipment in all sizes.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #13 June 15, 2006 QuoteBefore you do anything look at the Racer from Jump Shack in Deland They have excellent used equipment in all sizes. Thanks for the link, but it would have been more useful yesterday before I placed the order. Besides, they don't have used listings on that site.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #14 June 16, 2006 well did you get the good rig (i.e. the Vector) or the other oneYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #15 June 16, 2006 Quotewell did you get the good rig (i.e. the Vector) or the other one the good one ... or rather the cheaper oneThis ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilotdave 0 #16 June 16, 2006 Now take some of that money you saved and send that thing in for a SkyHook mod! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #17 June 16, 2006 QuoteNow take some of that money you saved and send that thing in for a SkyHook mod! Dave I didn't exactly save any money. I just owe American Express less. And besides, I think I should buy a Cypres before I buy a Skyhook.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
rredman 0 #5 June 14, 2006 I love my Vector... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klafollette 0 #6 June 14, 2006 Had a Mirage, now have a Vector and luv it. Either are good choices, but one advantage to the Vector would be if you got the Skyhook retrofitted. Call RWS, give them the canopy make/size you have (main and reserve) and let them tell you if there are any issues with the container size, and what the Skyhook retrofitting would cost. I've found calling is better than email for first contact with them: 386-736-7589 If you don't know about the Skyhook, just search the forums. I've have one and it came in handy with a spinning mal cutaway. It's amazing how fast and clean it gets the reserve out there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #7 June 14, 2006 QuoteVector reserves are easier to close.I know some people that would disagree with you on that.NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #8 June 14, 2006 You know people that disagree with everthing. I'll simply state that I agree with Riggerrob.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #9 June 14, 2006 QuoteQuoteVector reserves are easier to close.I know some people that would disagree with you on that. They are easier to close than Mirage."Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #10 June 14, 2006 Okay people ... just so you know: I don't really care what's easier to close. Since they're both good rigs, the question is now: Is saving $500 worth fighting a rig until I downsize? Actually, I've decided I'm going to let RWS decide for me. If they say I can fit a Sabre150/PD143R I'll buy the Vector. If not, I'll buy the G3. Thanks though...This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #11 June 14, 2006 Bill Booth answered every direct question I ever asked of him via email. He is very helpful, very friendly, very concerned, an all around great guy and the RWS as a company is outstanding! I love my VectorIII Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3331 137 #12 June 15, 2006 Before you do anything look at the Racer from Jump Shack in Deland They have excellent used equipment in all sizes.I Jumped with the guys who invented Skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #13 June 15, 2006 QuoteBefore you do anything look at the Racer from Jump Shack in Deland They have excellent used equipment in all sizes. Thanks for the link, but it would have been more useful yesterday before I placed the order. Besides, they don't have used listings on that site.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #14 June 16, 2006 well did you get the good rig (i.e. the Vector) or the other oneYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #15 June 16, 2006 Quotewell did you get the good rig (i.e. the Vector) or the other one the good one ... or rather the cheaper oneThis ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #16 June 16, 2006 Now take some of that money you saved and send that thing in for a SkyHook mod! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #17 June 16, 2006 QuoteNow take some of that money you saved and send that thing in for a SkyHook mod! Dave I didn't exactly save any money. I just owe American Express less. And besides, I think I should buy a Cypres before I buy a Skyhook.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
