Phil

Bought my first Atom rig from my jumpmaster who but way over 1000 jumps on it. I took over and no matter what I do with it, it has never failed me so far. The finishing is great, the concept makes sense and it’s safe. Beginning from the pin protection to the risers to the line protection for the pilot chute. I ordered my new one last month and will keep my old one for injumps and back to back loads. There is no way I’ll give away my first rig. If you get a chance to try one – do it and you’ll see why this is a great rig. For all Europeans it’s also an good alternative to the US because of the USD being so damn high. The only shortfall is the waiting period for new rigs -up to 4 month and counting :-(

With 175 lbs at the door, I’ve been testing a 150 Sabre2 under normal conditions. Light and steady winds but plenty of air traffic at the DZ.
Openings are head on, soft and not to long as in comparison with a Spectre. The glide is flatter than a Spectre, it seems you’re flying for ever. Any turns are smooth and fast. You don’t loose as much alt like you do with a Spectre. Landing is a piece of cake. You can pull it down and park it or swoop it nice and easy. I never had the impression of getting stressed out. A clear input on either front or back risers or breaks gives you clear feet back. For somebody coming out of training a great canopy to start with. You an back it any way you want (or can – think a new zero P …) So for all the jumpers out there that are no longer novice in the sport and are looking for a good choice canopy that will last for a long time with a high and lasting fun factor here it is.
As I just bought a new rig and wanted to keep the old one – I bought the Sabre 2 for it. In my old Rig I have a 150 Spectre. With just something over 100 jumps I play it safe and will have a lot of fun with both of them.

Have fun