chaoskitty 0 #26 October 2, 2007 Andy, I know you jump alot when you are stateside, but how current do you stay when you're in the UK? I'd rather you stay with a little more nylon over your head for the times when you are less current than watch you go fast just because you're here for a couple of months. At least keep your Diablo and use it as a backup. Other than that, just demo demo demo.. til you find the right canopy for you. Easier said than done, I know. I still dont think I've found the right canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UDSkyJunkie 0 #27 October 4, 2007 QuoteI've got a few jumps on a sabre2 150. I found the openings fine for the most part and the front riser pressure was light. Toggles it felt huge though. Sabre2 has a long control range compared to some similar canopies, which might be what makes it feel "huge". I have found though that if you combine the toggle turn with some harness input you can really whip it around. I found the Pilot to have a tighter, faster toggle response, and it otherwise performs similarly to a Sabre2 (not quite as much low-speed lift, though). Nothing 9-celled is going to have nearly the turn rate of the Diablo... it's just wicked-fast! It's one of the things the diablo owners I've known really liked about it."Some people follow their dreams, others hunt them down and beat them mercilessly into submission." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KEVINLOVE 0 #28 October 5, 2007 Consider a 135 sabre 2, it's semi eliptical and if your determined to down size a sabre is a good choice based on what you've been flying:) with 161 jumps you should probably keep your wing loading around 1.3 , 1.4 or less. Just my opinion.... K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dploi 0 #29 October 5, 2007 For the category of canopy you seem to be seeking, Sabre2 can't be beat. It's probably the most well-rounded canopy on the market today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy_Copland 0 #30 January 30, 2009 Wow, digging up an old thread of mine. I didnt actually go on to downsize.1338 People aint made of nothin' but water and shit. Until morale improves, the beatings will continue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #31 February 1, 2009 QuoteConsider a 135 sabre 2, it's semi eliptical and if your determined to down size a sabre is a good choice based on what you've been flying:) with 161 jumps you should probably keep your wing loading around 1.3 , 1.4 or less. around 1.1, 1.2 or less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
