I wouldn't presume to give you advice of what canopy is "right" for you. I can tell you that I have jumped all of the ones you listed, and in particular, did a side to side comparison between the Sabre and Spectre. All of these canopies offer some benefit/compromise, the weighting of which is/will be based on what your skill and comfort levels are. Most importantly, at what wing loading will these canopies be evaluated under? I can tell you that I got some pretty decent swoops under a highly loaded Spectre, yet it's glide made me feel like I was sinking like a rock. The Sabre stayed in the air longer, but was not as responsive as the Spectre. Under opening the Spectre (to the unaccustomed) will freak you out on how long it takes to open, yet the openings are consistently soft. The Sabre, on the other hand, every now and then will give you a good whack on opening. My advice is to demo the Spectre and the Sabre (same size) on the same day...... do three jumps with the Spectre and then three with the Sabre....... You will clearly "feel" the differences. As for the rig...... I own a Mirage. Your choice, Javelin, Vector, Voodoo...... they are all good. fruce & friends
