skydiverek 63 #1 June 20, 2012 Can anyone tell me what the dimensions are for the larger slider that cures hard openings on Sabre 1? And I am talking about using this measuring method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZB0sNdUOcs Plus, does anyone have a spare one, or can make one? PM me please, if yes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 June 20, 2012 QuoteCan anyone tell me what the dimensions are for the larger slider that cures hard openings on Sabre 1? And I am talking about using this measuring method: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZB0sNdUOcs Plus, does anyone have a spare one, or can make one? PM me please, if yes. Talk to MEL (masterrigger1). I bet he can fix you up."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #3 June 20, 2012 At 3:27 in the video you posted, it states that you can find all slider dimensions at PD's website Support > Sport > Line Trim Charts. Check it out! http://www.performancedesigns.com/support.asp?filter=sport Also, knowing what size Sabre you are working with might help. Another option to find the info would be to contact PD. They sold me one a few years back and seemed more than happy to tell me the dimensions of their latest slider. Good luck!________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #4 June 20, 2012 Ther dimensions ARE of the latest slider (as found on PD website), but it still opens brutally hard... That is why I was looking for another solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #5 June 20, 2012 QuoteCan anyone tell me what the dimensions are for the larger slider that cures hard openings on Sabre 1? http://www.pcprg.com/hardop.htm All the measurements I did were across the middle of the slider, although I never noticed much difference from the middle to the edges. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #6 June 21, 2012 When I had my Sabre I called PD for a new slider after some brutal openings (mine had the original slider on it). I believe the dimensions were 29" x 31". This was for a Sabre 190 with the dual brake lines. All you need to do is call PD and ask them, thats what I did... As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Martini 0 #7 June 21, 2012 Out of curiosity what size is the Sabre, what condition is the lineset, have you measured to see how the lineset conforms to the chart? Just askin. The only oversize slider that worked well for me was on a 120 with out of trim lines. The slider was original span but 2" wider chord. When PD put on a new lineset I went back to the stock slider, canopy opened perfectly and still does. I'm always looking for new data on Sabre openings and sliders, lots of people will benefit from your experience.Sometimes you eat the bear.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CornishChris 5 #8 June 21, 2012 I had a Sabre 1, 150. I had a slider made for it that was the same size as one for the next canopy size up (170). That helped enormously. Maybe go for one the next size up... CJP Gods don't kill people. People with Gods kill people Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #9 June 21, 2012 There is no "size up" from the PD stock slider for Sabre1 190...: http://performancedesigns.com/docs/linetrims/LS_190-230LT.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doperope 0 #10 June 21, 2012 I own a legacy Sabre 210, when I measured the original slider it was 20"x30". Made for some very sporty openings and a few that were painful. I contacted PD and enquired about a bigger slider, they sent me the 26"x31" "newer model", so I installed it expecting it to make a slight difference. To be honest the difference in opening is incredible (so far) it takes a lot longer to open and its way softer. I had to stop rolling the nose so tight and so much just to get it to open quicker. I must say, so far, very happy with the bigger slider.Bad decisions make good stories!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec86 0 #11 June 25, 2012 I have a Sabre 1 190 and i've had a couple of hard openings. I sorted these by learning to pack and doing it myself, not had one hard opening since. top tips for packing a sabre 1, roll the tail a lot I find 10 times works and bungee the break lines this not only slows the opening but also stops line overs :)Spank the Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverek 63 #12 June 26, 2012 QuoteI contacted PD and enquired about a bigger slider, they sent me the 26"x31" "newer model". What year was that and how much did you pay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #13 June 26, 2012 I got mine from them in 2007 and it was $85 (although you didnt ask me) As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SEREJumper 1 #14 June 27, 2012 New sliders for a Sabre 1 in 2012 dollars will cost you $120.00, as recently quoted.We're not fucking flying airplanes are we, no we're flying a glorified kite with no power and it should be flown like one! - Stratostar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctrph8 0 #15 June 27, 2012 I had a lip sewn onto my Sabre 150 and it fixed all of that. It became a very well behaved canopy afterwards. Got one sewn onto a foul tempered Para Flite Turbo Z too. QuoteTher dimensions ARE of the latest slider (as found on PD website), but it still opens brutally hard... That is why I was looking for another solution. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #16 June 27, 2012 a dome slider from MEL at skyworks rigging will solve the problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doperope 0 #17 July 19, 2012 it was in Jan of this year! I seem to remember $120 ish. Has worked like a charm! So much so that it was taking TOO long to open. I had to stop splitting and rolling the nose just to get it to open faster!Bad decisions make good stories!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chiquita24 0 #18 August 19, 2012 I had a pocket sewn on my slider for my Sabre 1 170. Worked like a charm! Canopy opens slow and nice now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
