Looking to downsize, and looking for an opinion.

[MerryJane 0]

Hey ya'll. I am looking to downsize from my sabre 2 170. I have three hundred jumps, and would like to go down to a 150. At 170 lbs out the door I am barely loading my canopy 1:1 I'm not getting the performance that I want.

I would love to get a sabre 2 150 however I can't afford a new one, and trying to find a used one is very difficult.

I also have scoliosis (curviture of the spine) and I lean to the left in my harness. So, getting a canopy that is very touchy on opening (spinetto) is not something I want to be experimenting with.

So my question for all of you is... what do you suggest?

I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

[IanHarrop 42]

I suggest that you review this document (22 pages of PDF).
http://www.bigairsportz.com/pdf/bas-sizingchart.pdf

To start ignore the chart at the beginning and get to the section titled Essential Maneuvers

If you can do all of this then you are starting to get performance out of your current canopy.

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[MerryJane 0]

Thanks Ian, I'll remember that when I see you this weekend. and funny, yes I can. And, your chart says I can be on a 150. So... anyone?

I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.

[IanHarrop 42]

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Thanks Ian, I'll remember that when I see you this weekend.

Still recovering from surgery... doubt I will make it this weekend.

"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy

[mrbiceps 0]

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[spootch 0]

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Thanks Ian, I'll remember that when I see you this weekend.

Still recovering from surgery... doubt I will make it this weekend.

PUSSY

[kkeenan 14]

To the OP:

I really hope that you will seek the advise of trusted instructors and mentors, to whom you can speak in person. Usually, the advise in this forum is pretty good, but sometimes it is not.

Kevin K.

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Dude, you are so awesome...
Can I be on your ash jump ?