ZigZagMarquis 9 #26 March 22, 2006 Quote Since I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? Why are you afraid to buy a new canopy? Because new ZP is a pain to pack? Be brave, do it! ... and learn to hook it up (have a rigger help you) and pack it yourself, you'll be better for it and feel more confident, trust me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pilotdave 0 #27 March 22, 2006 QuoteSince I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? When I downsized a few years ago, I decided I wanted a sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps on it so it'd still be nice a new, but worn in enough to be a little easier to pack. But I also knew that I was being a little too picky. Then within a month of deciding I was ready to downsize, I found a perfect sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps and even in colors that matched my stuff, for almost 25% off the new (dealer) price. And he lived not too far away so I figured we could do it in person. Turned out his sister lived in the same town as me, so she was able to hold the canopy while my check cleared. Worked out absolutely perfect. Don't give up! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Elisha 1 #28 March 22, 2006 Quotei have a used sabre 1 135 for sale in the classifieds. ...and I currently have a Sabre 1 150 myself! I want a Sabre for the performance improvement in addition to the downsize. QuoteQuote Since I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? Why are you afraid to buy a new canopy? Because new ZP is a pain to pack? Be brave, do it! ... and learn to hook it up (have a rigger help you) and pack it yourself, you'll be better for it and feel more confident, trust me. Now way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. QuoteQuoteSince I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? When I downsized a few years ago, I decided I wanted a sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps on it so it'd still be nice a new, but worn in enough to be a little easier to pack. But I also knew that I was being a little too picky. Then within a month of deciding I was ready to downsize, I found a perfect sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps and even in colors that matched my stuff, for almost 25% off the new (dealer) price. And he lived not too far away so I figured we could do it in person. Turned out his sister lived in the same town as me, so she was able to hold the canopy while my check cleared. Worked out absolutely perfect. Don't give up! Dave Oh, I'm only in the "thinking about it" stage at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #29 March 22, 2006 QuoteNow way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. It suck as long as you learn how to do it. You can be really proud that you are able to pack anything (sport main). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rigger_john 0 #30 March 22, 2006 QuoteRemember the scene in Empire strikes back when yoda move the X-wing out of the swamp? QuoteUsing the Force, Yoda effortlessly frees the X-Wing from the bog Luke: I don't, I don't believe it. Yoda: That is why you fail. You see this is why you struggle, you fail to understand that all packers are Jedi, and Riggers well they are Jedi Masters _________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Candy 0 #31 March 22, 2006 come on guys, it jut tkes a bit of getting used to*** I know… I feel like a total wuss for needing to have someone pack my rig, but for me right now…that’s what I’m going to have to do. Not making excuses but I am still recovering from a car accident I was in back in November, I haven’t even jumped since then, so until I can build my strength back up I’m going to practice with my old rig, cuz I know I can pack that one and then my goal will be to wupp that new rigs ass, seeing as how it has wupped mine several times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Elisha 1 #32 March 24, 2006 QuoteQuoteNow way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. It suck as long as you learn how to do it. You can be really proud that you are able to pack anything (sport main). Able and willing are two different things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #33 March 24, 2006 Yeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Elisha 1 #34 March 24, 2006 QuoteYeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Getting a new canopy is motivation to WANT to pack it? You sound sadistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #35 March 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteYeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Getting a new canopy is motivation to WANT to pack it? You sound sadistic. Well, if you want to jump it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #36 March 27, 2006 If you jump it you need to get it packed.... Been there, done that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites darrenspooner 0 #37 March 27, 2006 Almost feels like disrespect for a 150 jump weekend warrior to be offering advice on something like this, but I, with my novice packing experience, just got my brand new sabre 2 and then my brand new safire 2 in the bag 50 times. Reverse s-fold, and use a pull up to do the first couple of stows. Other than that, the exercise I get packing is the only chance I get to sweat. Don't mind a bit of that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites testenso 0 #38 March 28, 2006 A freind of mine got a new V3 and I packed the researve for her hooked up the main. She picked it up... about 2 hours later a got a phone call and she was crying because she thought the gromets on the closing flaps were wrong. I had no idea what she was talking about so I went downstairs to her apartment and saw her standing on the rig trying to close it bottom top left right.... I LMAO and told her to read the manual. and close it Bottom Top Right Left it would be alot easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
pilotdave 0 #27 March 22, 2006 QuoteSince I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? When I downsized a few years ago, I decided I wanted a sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps on it so it'd still be nice a new, but worn in enough to be a little easier to pack. But I also knew that I was being a little too picky. Then within a month of deciding I was ready to downsize, I found a perfect sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps and even in colors that matched my stuff, for almost 25% off the new (dealer) price. And he lived not too far away so I figured we could do it in person. Turned out his sister lived in the same town as me, so she was able to hold the canopy while my check cleared. Worked out absolutely perfect. Don't give up! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #28 March 22, 2006 Quotei have a used sabre 1 135 for sale in the classifieds. ...and I currently have a Sabre 1 150 myself! I want a Sabre for the performance improvement in addition to the downsize. QuoteQuote Since I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? Why are you afraid to buy a new canopy? Because new ZP is a pain to pack? Be brave, do it! ... and learn to hook it up (have a rigger help you) and pack it yourself, you'll be better for it and feel more confident, trust me. Now way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. QuoteQuoteSince I'm too scared to buy a brand new canopy, how long should I expect to wait to find a used Sabre2-135 in the 300-1000 jump range (in good condition)? When I downsized a few years ago, I decided I wanted a sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps on it so it'd still be nice a new, but worn in enough to be a little easier to pack. But I also knew that I was being a little too picky. Then within a month of deciding I was ready to downsize, I found a perfect sabre2 135 with ~100 jumps and even in colors that matched my stuff, for almost 25% off the new (dealer) price. And he lived not too far away so I figured we could do it in person. Turned out his sister lived in the same town as me, so she was able to hold the canopy while my check cleared. Worked out absolutely perfect. Don't give up! Dave Oh, I'm only in the "thinking about it" stage at the moment. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #29 March 22, 2006 QuoteNow way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. It suck as long as you learn how to do it. You can be really proud that you are able to pack anything (sport main). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rigger_john 0 #30 March 22, 2006 QuoteRemember the scene in Empire strikes back when yoda move the X-wing out of the swamp? QuoteUsing the Force, Yoda effortlessly frees the X-Wing from the bog Luke: I don't, I don't believe it. Yoda: That is why you fail. You see this is why you struggle, you fail to understand that all packers are Jedi, and Riggers well they are Jedi Masters _________________________________________ Nullius in Verba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Candy 0 #31 March 22, 2006 come on guys, it jut tkes a bit of getting used to*** I know… I feel like a total wuss for needing to have someone pack my rig, but for me right now…that’s what I’m going to have to do. Not making excuses but I am still recovering from a car accident I was in back in November, I haven’t even jumped since then, so until I can build my strength back up I’m going to practice with my old rig, cuz I know I can pack that one and then my goal will be to wupp that new rigs ass, seeing as how it has wupped mine several times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #32 March 24, 2006 QuoteQuoteNow way, man! Packing new ZP sucks! My Sabre1-150 with 1000+ jumps obeys me well, thank you very much. It suck as long as you learn how to do it. You can be really proud that you are able to pack anything (sport main). Able and willing are two different things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #33 March 24, 2006 Yeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elisha 1 #34 March 24, 2006 QuoteYeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Getting a new canopy is motivation to WANT to pack it? You sound sadistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #35 March 26, 2006 QuoteQuoteYeah. I think it's just a question of motivation. I can not name bigger motivation than a new canopy. Getting a new canopy is motivation to WANT to pack it? You sound sadistic. Well, if you want to jump it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #36 March 27, 2006 If you jump it you need to get it packed.... Been there, done that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #37 March 27, 2006 Almost feels like disrespect for a 150 jump weekend warrior to be offering advice on something like this, but I, with my novice packing experience, just got my brand new sabre 2 and then my brand new safire 2 in the bag 50 times. Reverse s-fold, and use a pull up to do the first couple of stows. Other than that, the exercise I get packing is the only chance I get to sweat. Don't mind a bit of that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
testenso 0 #38 March 28, 2006 A freind of mine got a new V3 and I packed the researve for her hooked up the main. She picked it up... about 2 hours later a got a phone call and she was crying because she thought the gromets on the closing flaps were wrong. I had no idea what she was talking about so I went downstairs to her apartment and saw her standing on the rig trying to close it bottom top left right.... I LMAO and told her to read the manual. and close it Bottom Top Right Left it would be alot easier. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
