Sabre2 170

The Sabre2 170 most commonly refers to the 170-square-foot version of the Performance Designs (PD) Sabre2, a highly popular 9-cell semi-elliptical sport parachute canopy.
It is widely used by intermediate skydivers for its predictable openings and powerful landing flare.

Key Features and Performance

Design: A powerful, semi-elliptical 9-cell canopy made from all-Zero Porosity (ZP) fabric.

Flight Characteristics: It is known for a long recovery arc and a steep glide angle compared to flatter-gliding canopies like the Pulse.

Landing: Best known for its powerful bottom-end flare, making it reliable for consistent landings in various conditions.

Openings: Designed for soft and predictable “on-heading” openings, though some users report a long “snivel” (the period where the canopy is inflating).
Versatility: It is tame at lower wing loadings (suitable for new graduates) but becomes aggressive and fun at higher wing loadings.

Technical Specifications (170 sq ft)
Size Options: The 170 is part of a range from 97 to 260 sq ft.

Line Types: Available with various line materials, including HMA, Vectran, Microline, or Dacron.
Maintenance: Replacement line sets for the Sabre2 170 are typically priced around $345.00 as of 2025.

If you haven’t heard about the Sabre2 yet… where have you been?! (Like, actually…)

The Sabre2 is without a doubt the most popular 9-cell canopy available in the skydiving community.

​We can tell you the jargon, that it’s a powerful semi-elliptical 9-cell canopy, we can tell you that it feels aggressive at higher wing loadings but is quite tame when lightly loaded.

We can tell you that the Sabre2 is best known for its powerful flare and wide speed range (but you probably already knew that).

We can tell you that with neat packing and proper deployment technique (that’s up to you guys), Sabre2 openings are consistently soft and predictable. But what’s most important is that the Sabre2 is without a doubt one of the best choices for current intermediate and experienced jumpers.

Sabre2 170

Sabre2 170