tararara 0 #26 April 21, 2017 Everyone says about faster opening process than on Safire2. Does anyone know if Safire3 is good for cameraman? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyflybabe 0 #27 April 22, 2017 If you are looking for lovely soft on heading openings, I have just been test jumping the SFire from Icarus and the openings were great. Soft and perfectly on heading. I did pump the risers to bring the slider down but it was a very comfortable opening and the canopy was very easy and fun to fly and land in both nil winds and gusty thermal conditions it handles very well. I have not yet tried the Safire 3 but have been given mixed reviews on openings from people who have jumped these. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T_C 0 #28 April 22, 2017 Jumped Safire 2 & 3 multiple times last weekend while helping out on a canopy course. I did 6 or 7 jumps on the Safire 3 (169 & 149). All openings were subterminal - comparably soft & easily controlled. The Safire 3 seems to be trimmed a little steeper in full flight than the Saf2, though not as steep as a sabre 2. Front riser pressure is significantly lighter on saf3 & builds much slower. The saf3 is more responsive to harness input. Control stroke is long & predictable - there's plenty of warning before it stalls & a plenty of flare power. Altogether a really nice canopy. I think those used to the Safire 2 will find the biggest differences in front riser pressure, harness inputs & increased flare power. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fogobo 0 #29 July 13, 2018 I put 1000 on a Safire 2 and the openings were firm, but comfortable. Just put 5 jumps on my new Safire 3 and the openings were very slow and soft. It snivels quite a bit in comparison. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
