skyflybabe 0 #1 October 10, 2002 I have done my last 550 to 600 jumps on a spectre 120. I load it about 1.2 to 1.3. I once tried a sabre 2 135 when a demo canopy was available and really liked it. The landing was far softer than those I get with my spectre. I do really like my spectre but fancy a change perhaps! I was thinking of going for a sabre 2 of the same size as I don't really want any faster landings than I already have, but I was told that if I am loading the canopy a little bit more then it doesn't necessarily mean it will fly faster, but I should get more flare power out of and therefore softer landings! Maybe a 107 would be better? I have just over 1000 jumps now. Any suggestions? I would also like to know if there are any ways of getting softer landings out of my spectre without having to do low riser turns as I prefer a straight in 'safer' approach! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 October 10, 2002 Ummm I fly a Sabre2 120. I have a few questions re; your post. but I think this would do better asked in the gear and rigging forum. CheersB^2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #3 October 10, 2002 you might want to post this over in the gear and rigging forum. most of what goes on in this one in nonsense and a valuable post might get lost! "Hang on a sec, the young'uns are throwin' beer cans at a golf cart." MB4252 TDS699 killing threads since 2001 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverdriver 7 #4 October 10, 2002 Get a Sabre2 120. Going from 7 cell to 9 cell will give you a flatter glide and should give you a better landing if you liked how the 135 flew. Hey, Demo a 120 first and then decide. Put at least 20 jumps on it and do all the things that Bill Von lists for being able to master your canopy before making your decision. Chris Schindler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #5 October 10, 2002 Call kolla over at PD. She will answer all your questions and even arrange for you to DEMO the canopy you want. I suggest you try the 120 first and then the 107 before you spend $1300+- on a canopy. And PD has such a good demo program you can do just that. Hope this helps. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 October 10, 2002 Quote$1300+- If you can get a new Sabre2 for that kinda money buy it!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #7 October 10, 2002 QuoteQuote$1300+- If you can get a new Sabre2 for that kinda money buy it!! List price brand new saber2 Pierltd.com $1339 maybe you should shop around next time. Sorry Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 October 10, 2002 Quote List price brand new saber2 Pierltd.com $1339 Mine was less than that, I guess I got a good deal.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #9 October 10, 2002 You probably showed them your bellyring. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 October 10, 2002 Nah, it was all women I dealt with. I don't think it would really be a selling point with them!She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #11 October 10, 2002 Dunno might be maybe you have the Majic touch. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 October 10, 2002 I'd suggest demoing a Sabre2 120 before you buy anything. A weekend or two on that will tell you if you want a 120 or a 107. QuoteI would also like to know if there are any ways of getting softer landings out of my spectre without having to do low riser turns as I prefer a straight in 'safer' approach! I jump a Spectre, always do straight in, full flight approaches and always get nice soft landings... but I also only load mine around 1.0-1.1. Have you tried double front riser straight in approaches? This might give you enough extra speed without having to do the hook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 October 10, 2002 Quote Dunno might be maybe you have the Majic touch. I hope you mean "magic" and not "majik" because I most definitely did NOT have the "majik" touch! I don't know, maybe it helped to be a local. I also got the $100 refund they had back in January.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 October 10, 2002 Quote I also got the $100 refund they had back in January. And got it before the latest price raise... Hey I got my Spectre for free. Does that mean I win? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #15 October 10, 2002 Yes, you are definitely the bomb on that one, Lisa! I just added that in on the chance that they might do it again next year, it would only be a 3 month wait for her to see.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #16 October 10, 2002 Ding ding and the winner is skybitch. 1st round knockout. I wish I could get a free canopy. Ray Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #17 October 10, 2002 uh...Ray, do you have any canopies that you've actually paid for?She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #18 October 10, 2002 Quote I wish I could get a free canopy. Well, actually, I worked pretty hard for it... (not that way! Get yer mind outta the gutter! ) I may not get much in the way of a paycheck, but the benefits do rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
