dbattman 0 #26 August 31, 2003 'Big Steve' has blown up several Heatwaves. Of course, he's called Big Steve for a reason. He's got quite a nice collection of wallhangings now :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
codyguest 0 #27 September 1, 2003 Yes you are right but I just wanted to add those thing.cody skydiver kid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rogue108 0 #28 September 4, 2003 It wouldn't be the first time I have seen a Sabre "blow-up" like that. I have seen a Sabre 170 rip along the center cell, with only end tape holding the two ends together. From what I know the 170 that exploded was relatively new, but I don't know the exact number of jumps. Guess it just happens from time to time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #29 September 5, 2003 Back in '96 I had a Sabre 150 slam open and snap three suspension lines. It seemed to fly fine, passed all tests, so I decided to land it. When I tried to flare, it didn't slow me down...just bowed the canopy down a bit. I hit hard, but PLF'd and walked away uninjured(other than my pride). When gathering my canopy, the first thing I noticed was that the top skin of the center cell was split almost nose to tail. It was only intact for a few inches forward of the trailing edge. I then proceeded to get my ass chewed by the DZO for not choppin' it(which, with 3 broken lines, I should have). I ended up pretty pissed off and sore the next day(not sure if it was the opening or landing), but I took my aggressions out on the canopy and ripped it to shreds. It was a few years old, and had close to 1000 jumps. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoojeff 0 #30 September 5, 2003 jeez that sucks. i had a saber 150 that used to slam the shit out of me, until i got a pocket on the slider. o gatta a saber 135 ill sell him really cheap . he he Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tattoojeff 0 #31 September 5, 2003 hey look i aint a newbie any more. is that beer? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildWilly 0 #32 September 9, 2003 looks the way my friends Sabre 135 looked when he dumped in a stand up. He said he wanted to know what would happen. I guess 3 broken ribs and a trashed canopy told him what would happen. Blue Skies, Willygrowing old is inevitable, growing up is optional. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
