rallyxi 0 #1 August 24, 2007 Hi Has anyone had/packed a Mirage G4, model M3 with a Sabre 170? Ive been told its the max for that container, its tight, and you need to be a really good packer. Anyone have any experience with this? Any help would be appreciated! thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2shay 0 #2 August 24, 2007 have not packed that model but if its the max it will be tight but not impossible to get in there. My vectors max is 135 but I can get my 9 cell 150 in no problem at all. Best way to be a good packer is to pack a lot. I did usually 3-5 a night in my basement when I wasn't jumping and now I can pack fast and clean. I think you should be able to get that canopy in there no prob.don't try your bullshit with me!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyxi 0 #3 August 25, 2007 2shay, Thanks for the info Anyone else have any thoughts cheers e Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #4 August 25, 2007 I have an M5 and my Pilot 170 is not loose and not tight. I predict trouble for an M3. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jwelborn 0 #5 August 25, 2007 Mirage has a container sizing guide on their website. According to that, in an M3, a sabre 135 fits medium and a 150 fits snug. I would take that to mean that a 170 would be very tight to impossible depending on the size of your reserve. For PD Reserves, it list 143 as medium and 160 as snug. Hope that helps!The supreme irony of life is that hardly anyone gets out of it alive. Robert A. Heinlein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milehighpres 0 #6 August 27, 2007 i have that exact setup. i also have the d-bag sewn up from the split bag design. the Sabre 2 will have to be packed very well. but it can be done...it also opens great"the sky is not the limit....the ground is" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowels 0 #7 August 29, 2007 Hi I have a Mirage G3, M3 with SabreI 170. When I started packing it was a nightmare - as with any novice. Done some 70-80 packjobs now, no problems with it. I even have microbungees all round. One of our packers grumbled about the short closing bungees (when I could not pack due to an injured hand) but I dont have a problem, I just roll the lid over the bag and it closes without any (serious) stress. I don't have a split bag, never used one and guess it would be a faff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rallyxi 0 #8 September 6, 2007 Thanks everyone for the info! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
