SSkydiver 0 #1 March 14, 2003 I currently jump a Merit 170 and was looking to jump a Sabre2 150. Anyone famailiar with the Merit knows its an elliptical hybrid. The Merit 170 has pretty quick turns and very short toggle input to get those turns started. I currently jump a Javelin J-2 that can fit the Merit due to it being a hybrid. The only thing about the Merit is the nut crunching openings. I have heard and was told that downsizing to a Sabre2 150 i would have almost identical flight performance as if i was still flying the Merit but i would lose the hard opening but get same performance. Can anyone validate this? Any comments would be helpful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #2 March 14, 2003 [cough]hornet[cough] jasonFreedom of speech includes volume Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #3 March 14, 2003 Downsizing will increase the forward speed of the canopy. Thats just one thing that will change.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSkydiver 0 #4 March 14, 2003 Quote[cough]hornet[cough] jasonI cant find a Hornet 150 to save my life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikkey 0 #5 March 14, 2003 (cough)safire2(caugh)--------------------------------------------------------- When people look like ants - pull. When ants look like people - pray. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #6 March 14, 2003 Quote[cough]hornet[cough] Hey, for everyone who likes the Hornet - the new Pilot from Aerodyne is available now. I haven't flown one yet (demos are on the way!) but I've heard it's very close to the same canopy - main difference will be that the fabric is more slippery out of the bag. You can get one from a certain gear dealer for $1189.15, any size, until May 1st... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 March 14, 2003 Quote You can get one from a certain gear dealer for $1189.15, any size, until May 1st... No advertising in the forums ____________________ Say no to subliminal messages Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #8 March 14, 2003 QuoteNo advertising in the forums Not advertising. If I'd said "Call me at Square One" - that would be advertising. There are other dealers out there selling the same canopy at the same price. You can find a list of them by clicking on "distributor locator" here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenniferh 0 #9 March 15, 2003 My friend had very hard openings on his Merit 190. He had pockets built onto his slider and he loves it now. He even uses it for camera jumps since the change. Evenstill, he has jumped Sabre2s and says you will get softer openings on the Sabre2. --Jennifer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSkydiver 0 #10 March 18, 2003 QuoteMy friend had very hard openings on his Merit 190. He had pockets built onto his slider and he loves it now. He even uses it for camera jumps since the change. Evenstill, he has jumped Sabre2s and says you will get softer openings on the Sabre2. --JenniferMy Merit does open pretty hard but managable. What do you mean by "pockets" on the slider. I'd love anything that makes this thing open softer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenniferh 0 #11 March 18, 2003 It's an extension of your slider with two to three pockets, usually on the leading edge. Or you can try a lip going all the way around the slider. It basically inflates and catches air so that air doesn't get to the nose as quickly during opening. Ask your rigger to build you one. If you want specific measurements, PM me. --Jennifer P.S. Do you know Rasta Mike Brown (packer)? He used to work there and then moved to Oregon to grace us with his packing skills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
