stuartjl 0 #1 July 23, 2003 Can anyone tell me the main differences between a Safire II 149 and the Sabre II 150. I have jumped both and there seems to be little difference between the two based upon my experience level. They are pitched directly at each other and there seems little to differentiate them. Any advice? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygod7777 0 #2 July 24, 2003 from what i've seen, they are very similar canopies. all around, good openings, great flare, and a shorter recovery arc. i haven't jumped either one, but i have seen quite a few around. i will be jumping the safire 2 here in the next couple of days, my dads girlfriend just got hers in, so i'm going to try it out. later Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #3 July 24, 2003 I own a Safire 2 and tried a Sabre (1). The Safire 2 is IMO a much nicer canopy then the Sabre 1. However the Sabre 2 is very different (totally new design). From all accounts the Safire 2 and Sabre 2 are now very similar (as you stated). So it really comes down to "taste", local price, local service etc. I would say you will be very happy with either of them.--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnny1488 1 #4 July 24, 2003 Buy the one you are guaranteed to like or your money back. In case your not sure, thats the safire 2. They are both great canopies. People who fly Icarus will say get the safire2 (like I just did!) People who fly pd will say get the sabre2. All things being equal, you can't argue with a money back satisfaction guarantee! I would bank on the safire2 149 (or whatever size you could possibly want, for that matter!) Johnny --"This ain't no book club, we're all gonna die!" Mike Rome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #5 July 24, 2003 I got a saphire 2 139, got 30 jumps on it and I love it---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycurlycat 0 #6 July 25, 2003 how many times have you jumped both of those? maybe you need to do a couple more demo jumps on each one and that might help you out on deciding which is best for you. I heard both are great canopies and have read reviews on them, not many negative stuff being said too. PMS #113 PMTS #19 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gazoo 0 #7 August 12, 2005 Don't forget about the Pilot. By all indications, all three conopies are very similar. I had a tough time chosing between them last year. I've yet to hear anything bad about any of them. I ended buying the Safire II, and I love it. However, be your own judge, try 'em out. Whatever choice you make, I guarantee you won't regret it. Good luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frenchy68 0 #8 August 12, 2005 QuoteDon't forget about the Pilot. By all indications, all three conopies are very similar. I had a tough time chosing between them last year. I've yet to hear anything bad about any of them. I ended buying the Safire II, and I love it. However, be your own judge, try 'em out. Whatever choice you make, I guarantee you won't regret it. Good luck! Hopefully, he's made up his mind by now (2 years...) Hell, in 2003, Piisfish was still a Lazyfrog! "For once you have tasted Absinthe you will walk the earth with your eyes turned towards the gutter, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
