Safire 1 vs. Sabre 2

[coloneric 0]

Hey Guys:

What's better, A Safire 1 or a Sabre 2?

I'm currently flying a Safire 1-169 (according to PD measurements is a 155, this was verified by Icarus ) and I'm looking at a Sabre 2-150... I'm looking at the differences and deciding if it would be a good change. I'm not planning on changing it now but I will if I can...

Can you guys help me with this?
Any comments and advices are appreciated.

Thanks... Eric

sKyVeT

[GLIDEANGLE 1]

It is tough to answer your question without knowing what you want from your canopy. What do you want?

The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others!

[coloneric 0]

I really want smooth openings and good glide ratio... I also would like a canopy that has a more steady or neutral arch after both front risers are let go. The canopy I have is a 2000 safire 169 with about 250 jumps and the one I'm looking is a 2003 Sabre 2 150 with about 400 jumps.

sKyVeT

[dragon2 2]

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I also would like a canopy that has a more steady or neutral arch after both front risers are let go.

Huh?

I'm guessing you are talking about a recovery arc, but what's "more steady/neutral"???

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[hookitt 1]

My opinion: Unless you want a second rig, just keep what you have until you're actually ready to either downsize, or or simply replace a worn out parachute.

The Safire is fine. The Sabre2 flies and opens a little different but the change will be slight enough that I doubt it's worth replacing it just for the sake of replacing it.

My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto

[coloneric 0]

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The Safire is fine. The Sabre2 flies and opens a little different but the change will be slight enough that I doubt it's worth replacing it just for the sake of replacing it.

Thanks guys... That's what I was thinking and needed some confirmation. It was just a random idea that popped into my head...

P.S. I meant to say neutral recovery arc... sorry about the typo

Blues Skies... and Safe Landings

sKyVeT