Canopy comparisons????

[Squeak 17]

Would someone be able to tell me what the characteristic differences are between
Icarus, OMEGA
Performance Designs SABRE 2
Aerodyne Research TRIATHALON
They all "look" to be similar in design do they handle in a similar manner??

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[bobsoutar 0]

They are all very different. There are reviews on all of them on this site - click on Gear.

[Sonic 0]

The sabre 2 is a 9 cell - PD's equivelent of the Omega and Tri would be the Spectre.

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[billvon 2,400]

Sabre 2 - relatively high performance elliptical 9 cell
Triathalon - low performance 7 cell square
Omega - Similar to Sabre 2, slightly lower performance, higher toggle pressure, non-PD-type flare

[BMFin 0]

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non-PD-type flare

Could you please explain what would that mean in practice ?

[CanuckInUSA 0]

Squeak

I'm currently jumping a Triathlon (loaded at about 1.07:1) and I would say it's a very good canopy for new skydivers. It's easy to fly, I standup virtually all of my landings and it's easy to pack.

But any day now I will be taking possession of a PD Sabre 2 (loaded at about 1.24:1) and initially I will only be using it during higher wind scenarios and when I jump at lower altitudes, but eventually it will become my #1 canopy and I will sell the Triathlon. Now I am definitely looking forward to the higher performance capabilities of the Sabre 2, but it will be harder to pack.

Another alternative to the Triathlon is the PD Spectre. It's a very similar 7 cell ZP design, except that the Spectre is harder to pack due to PD's slippier ZP fabric. But the Spectre is a nice canopy (I've flown rental versions and was happy with it). I just went with the Triathlon because I got a good price and it is easier to pack (a good thing when you're learning how to pack).

Hope this helps.

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[jayhfx 0]

if buying used you will have a much easier time finding a tri than an omega and definitely a sabre2, the tri will almost certainly be cheaper. Bang for your buck i'd get a tri.

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jay

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