sabre 170 hard openings?

[GANFAX 0]

I'm thinking of buying a used rig with a sabre 170 main. I've heard from a friend they have a reputation for hard openings. Is this true or just bad info. I need to know before purchasing the rig.
thanks,
Jeff

[porterhouse 0]

The original Sabre's did have a problem with hard opening, but from what I understand it was fixed by adding a larger slider.

[mattjw916 2]

test jump it first...

NSCR-2376, SCR-15080

[bob.dino 1]

Click on the Search Posts link near the top of this page and search on "Sabre hard opening". You'll find plenty of opinions on both sides of the fence.

[za_skydiver 0]

dude, i have a sabre, and if you quarter the slider properly (if you dont know how, ask someone who does), and roll that tail a lot (again ask someone how not to roll the lines into it)

That way I have no problems with my sabre.
Its just my opinion of doing things, but maybe you can add a larger slider if the problems persist like porterhouse said

Blue Skies

Phielix

Some dream of flying, i live the dream...

[Travman 6]

I've done 140 jumps on my sabre 170 without a hard opening.
I pyscho pack mine, always have and it works for me. I am always very careful with my slider.
But yes the do have a reputation for hard openings.

[SpecialKaye 0]

I totally agree here. I make sure I 1/4 my slider and roll the tail to the A lines and haven't had any problems.

I would be curious of your wingloading...the lighter the wingload, the less likely of any hard opening issues.

I love my Sabre 170, have had it since 1997 and haven't had any problems with the openings.

Blue skies,
Kaye

[GANFAX 0]

I'm 145 lbs. I imagine that's not much wing loading for a Sabre 170. I'm new to this sport. Started last year with my AFF and "A" license. Now looking for a starter rig. Thanks for your reply.