martz 0 #1 October 3, 2005 Is it possible to repair a sabre2 170 with 2 cells torn. It is an unsuccesful Mr.Bill :(. I sent an email to PD and waiting for their answer, but I want to know your experience. Is it expensive to replace 2 cells ?=============================== Ourson # 5 impatient de sauter # 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #2 October 3, 2005 The cells can be replaced by PD. Is it expensive? It's not cheap, but probably cheaper than another canopy! Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #3 October 3, 2005 Last time I checked, PD was charging about $100 per replacement cell. Standard procedure is to replaced damaged cells, plus one more, because there might be some hidden damage in the neighboring cell. So plan on spending $300+ to repair your Sabre 2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martz 0 #4 October 3, 2005 mmm bad news because the 2 cells are separated by a good one ... so I supose it's the 2 torn plus 1 on each side and the one in the middle ... so it's 5 ....=============================== Ourson # 5 impatient de sauter # 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martz 0 #5 October 3, 2005 is someone else than PD can do that ??=============================== Ourson # 5 impatient de sauter # 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 October 3, 2005 Quoteis someone else than PD can do that ?? A master rigger could make the repairs, but sending it back to PD is probably the best solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #7 October 3, 2005 I've done it and it's a real chore. What you describe, as mentioned, would best be repaired by PD. $300.00 or that neighborhood is a very good price! For example, a friend of mine was involved in a mid-air collision with another jumper. The result, was 2-end cells, a stabaliser and a C-D line. He sent it to PD and they had it back in about 2 - 3 weeks and the cost, including shipping was about $450.00. His parachute, was Saber - 1, 190. If, the parachute you mention is in good to excellent condition, I'd send it to PD. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloudi 0 #8 October 4, 2005 So, what happened with the Mr. Bill that caused the damage? Long delay? Glad that you are both ok. Torn end cells are a lot easier and cheaper to fix than torn people. Kim Watch as I attempt, with no slight of hand, to apply logic and reason. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martz 0 #9 October 4, 2005 We did a wonderful MrBill last week, so this weekend we wanted to do it again with a camera. The plane is a Cesna, I face the wind and I'm the one who deploy. At the exit I throw the Pilot chute but nothing happens until I see the PC between my legs. I tried hard to clear the pc but now it around my friend's leg. He finaly clear the pc too but it is about a 10 seconds delay ... VLAM ... many twist with a really fast spinning canopy. Cutaway, reserve ... I didn't know that 2 cells were torn until I landed the reserve. On the video we can see that the Pilot Chute was still colapsed, so this is the reason why the canopy was not deployed on exit ... I learned a lot on that jump ... But now I have to pay the price because I borrowed the rig of a friend. But I'm still there to tell you my story ...=============================== Ourson # 5 impatient de sauter # 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skip 0 #10 October 4, 2005 QuoteWe did a wonderful MrBill last week, so this weekend we wanted to do it again with a camera. The plane is a Cesna, I face the wind and I'm the one who deploy. At the exit I throw the Pilot chute but nothing happens until I see the PC between my legs. I tried hard to clear the pc but now it around my friend's leg. He finaly clear the pc too but it is about a 10 seconds delay ... VLAM ... many twist with a really fast spinning canopy. Cutaway, reserve ... I didn't know that 2 cells were torn until I landed the reserve. On the video we can see that the Pilot Chute was still colapsed, so this is the reason why the canopy was not deployed on exit ... I learned a lot on that jump ... But now I have to pay the price because I borrowed the rig of a friend. But I'm still there to tell you my story ... WOW...... That would be one of thoes exciting jumps huh? neilp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DBCOOPER 5 #11 October 4, 2005 Classic "What could go wrong?"Replying to: Re: Stall On Jump Run Emergency Procedure? by billvon If the plane is unrecoverable then exiting is a very very good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
