Sabre3 97

$2,400.00

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Sabre3 97

Condition: New.
DOM: 10 / 2025.
Jumps: 0.

Category: CANOPIES Brand: performance designs

Description
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The Performance Designs Sabre3 97 is a high-performance, 9-cell main skydiving canopy designed for intermediate to expert skydivers.Highly regarded for its versatile speed range, predictable on-heading openings, and powerful bottom-end flare, the 97-square-foot variant acts as a highly responsive tool for advanced wing loading and entry-level high-performance piloting.

Technical Specifications

Cells: 9-cell wing featuring advanced shaping and integrated tail ribs.
Fabric: 100% Zero-Porosity (ZP) high-efficiency fabric.
Standard Line Type: 700 HMA (High Modulus Aramid).
Aspect Ratio: Approximately 2.59 :1
Maximum Weight Limit: 194 lbs (88 kg) maximum exit weight.

Core Flight Characteristics

Refined Openings: Snappy but consistent on-heading deployments with a smooth snivel phase.
Longer Recovery Arc: Delivers a longer, deeper dive compared to its predecessor (the Sabre2), making it a great transition canopy for those
learning to swoop.
Manageable Riser Pressure: Progressive front riser pressure that allows for longer pulls, alongside exceptional rear riser performance.
Powerful Flare: The added tail ribs increase the wing’s overall efficiency, yielding a highly responsive bottom-end flare for shut-down power on landings.

Recommendations & Sourcing

When ordering or maintaining a Performance Designs Sabre3 97, refer directly to verified components and manufacturers:

Custom Configurator: Build and design a custom color layout using the official Performance Designs Sabre3 Main Canopy tool.
Replacement Lines: Order a factory-spec Sabre3 97 Line Set with 700 HMA directly from the manufacturer to maintain legal rigging tolerances.

If you are looking to purchase a canopy, let me know your current total exit weight, your experience level (jump count), and whether you prefer to buy a stock pattern or order a custom colorway.

I can help you evaluate if the 97 size provides the safe and ideal wing loading for your current goals

Sabre3 97