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I have recently started jumping a sabre 1 170. I bought it used and all implications seemed to point to it being relatively new. It was bought being told it had only 40 jumps on it and it very much appears this way. The issue i am having has nothing to do with openings. I have never had an issue with hard openings with the 4-5 different first gen sabres I have flown. I actually have nice soft openings without any different packing techniques being used. one of the lucky few i suppose. The issue I am having is being unable to execute front riser turns. Everytime I try the canopy bucks away. It appears that the nose is collapsing and reinflating and no turn is actually happening. This goes for both right or left input. Is this typical for Sabres? My first few sabres i had never really tried front riser. Or is there something out of trim, something that Can be changed/adjusted relatively easy?

This place is awesome. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. It's nice and refreshing to be at a DZ without having to deal with the BS associated with other places. The instructors are great, and the atmosphere is very inviting and comfortable. This is the only place to be. They have a large classroom, and a comfortable lounging area to relax before, and after your jumps. With video games and concessions who would want to leave. The instructors are very knowledgable. They were very helpful during jump briefing and de-briefings