DZBone 0 #1 June 14, 2001 I had the pleasure of demoing a Safire last weekend, and it was pretty cool. I feel like there is a lot I can do with this canopy, that it will still be fun 500 jumps from now. I only loaded it to 1.24:1, as I have really only flown f111 canopies (similarly loaded), and haven't really learned high-performance flying - yet. I've got about 400 jumps and am pretty competent with "low-performance" flying.My question is, what other canopies would be worth trying before making a decision, either because they are similar, or because they offer other advantages. I was thinking about the Crossfire, but want to ring out something more moderate first. I also have flown a Spectre, but it wasn't fun enough I'm also thinking about waiting to try the new Sabre II. Is this worth it, or will I get more from sticking with the ellipticals? How worth it is waiting for the Safire mods?Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #2 June 14, 2001 Can U land that canopy no problem? Then why wait? The crossfire is going to be a lot different and you will want a smaller one (I own both). There are a couple of other "intermediate" canopies out there, the new canopies by precision may be worth a look as well as the cobalt and the new PD offerings. so many choices, so little money! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weid14 0 #4 June 14, 2001 sorry, offering -- ala Sabre 2. although I thought I heard somewhere they had something else coming out on it's heels, but I probably am wrong on that one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #5 June 14, 2001 Demo away dude.I would keep the wingloading where you are and demo (buy)used parachutes. when you get the fever and begin to want somehting faster than a 1.25 (which could happen quickly once you get the hang of flying ZP), demo smaller parachutes.Demo, demo ...it is really a good deal...in fact..you could demo all year and probably come out ahead and really know what you like ramon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 June 14, 2001 Safire alternatives, why bother?I really enjoyed the Safire 149 that I tried last year.PISA's Hornet is also a slightly tapered 9 cell designed to compete with the Safire. Hornets fly almost as well as Safires, but they mainly compete on price: substantially less!PD promises that their Sabre II will be another slightly tapered 9 cell that is " more forgiving of sloppy packing." Geeh! sounds a lot like a Safire! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #7 June 14, 2001 If the new Sabre flares like a "regular" Sabre, flies a little snappier and they eliminate the slammer problem, I'd seriously consider demoing one.BTW. Do the manufactureers ever sell their demo canopies?------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
