The Performance Designs Sabre1 is part of our growing skydiving gear database. This page will eventually include a detailed description of the canopy's history, design, and flight characteristics.

In the meantime, you'll already find some basic information such as canopy type, sizes, and manufacturer details.

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Canopy Sizes

Size (sqft) Span (ft) Chord (min/max ft) Weight (lbs) Pack Vol (cu in)
97 15.57 6.23 - -
107 16.35 6.54 - -
120 17.18 5.98 / 6.51 - -
135 18.23 6.35 / 6.91 - -
150 19.21 6.69 / 7.28 - -
170 20.45 7.12 / 7.75 - -
190 21.62 7.53 / 8.19 - -
210 22.73 8.28 / 9.01 - -
230 23.79 8.28 / 9.01 - -
Discontinued

Technical Details

Manufacturer
Performance Designs
Model
Sabre1
Type
Main Canopy
Wingloading
0.90 - 1.50
Suitable For
Student
Novice
Intermediate
Experienced
Expert
Size Range
97 - 230 sqft
Build
9 cells
Aspect Ratio
2.5:1
Fabric
ZP
Line Type
Dacron 525 Spectra 825
Production
1990 — 2001

Popularity over time

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Data collection in progress

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