Casurf1978 0 #1 January 14, 2005 Ok, I just got a used, new to me, Sabr2 170 from PD, great service BTW. Anyway, it's getting hooked up this weekend and when I dropped it off I skydiver I trust looked it over and said it was almost brand spanking new. PD did not know how many jumps were made on it but its in excellent condition and the lines are basically new with very little wear on them. The canopy still is a bit slippery BTW and has that crinkle to it. My question is since I've been renting Sabre2s 170s which have hundereds and hundred of jumps on them, so what can I expect from this fairly new canopy. I'm just curious as to any noticable difference newer and older canopies might have. This might sound like a stupid question but I'm just curious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #2 January 14, 2005 You will probably find that it will be a little bit more responsive and will have a bit more flare power to it depending on how worn on the canopies you have been renting are. My guess is that they will be almost identical and you will notice very little difference though. I'd suggest talking to your instructors before jumping the new canopy and ask someone to watch your landing so you can get some feedback on it. Your profile says that you jump in Elsinore. There are some very good canopy pilots out there you could talk to. You could even ask if one of them could jump with you and pull high so you could have a point of reference to get a better feel for what your canopy does. The biggest thing is to talk to instructors who have seen you jump so they can give you an informed opinion. Good luck and stay safe Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Professor 0 #3 January 14, 2005 As Ari said, it should be very similar to what you're already jumping. The former owner may have adjusted the break settings , so you may see a difference there. Pull high and do some practice flares, and play with the canopy to get a feel for it, and you should be fine. Ted Like a giddy school girl. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stumpy 284 #4 January 14, 2005 It will probably ber a pain in the bum to pack in comparison! Never try to eat more than you can lift Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
