Sabre 2 120

The Sabre 2 120 most commonly refers to the Performance Designs Sabre2, a highly popular 9-cell semi-elliptical skydiving canopy.

While it is celebrated for its versatility, a 120-square-foot wing is a high-performance size that typically requires intermediate to advanced piloting skills depending on the jumper’s weight.

Performance Characteristics
The Sabre2 is designed as an all-around canopy known for a wide performance envelope.

Flare & Landing: It is best known for its powerful “bottom-end” flare, providing significant lift that allows for soft, controlled landings even at lower airspeeds.

Flight Dynamics: It features a steeper glide and a longer recovery arc compared to flatter-gliding canopies like the PD Pulse. It is responsive to toggle, front riser, and rear riser inputs.

Openings: Generally described as soft and consistent, though they can be “snively” (taking longer to fully inflate) or occasionally off-heading if packing or body position is inconsistent.

Skill Level & Wing Loading
Choosing a 120-square-foot canopy depends heavily on your exit weight (your body weight plus roughly 20–25 lbs of gear).

Intermediate/Advanced: At higher wing loadings (e.g., 1.4:1 and above), the 120 becomes aggressive and is suitable for experienced jumpers.

Progression: It is often used as a stepping stone for those learning entry-level swooping before moving to high-performance cross-braced canopies like the Katana.

Safety Note: Experts recommend that jumpers have significant experience (often 300+ jumps and a C License) before moving to a fully elliptical or smaller high-performance wing.

Sabre 2 120
Sabre 2 120
Sabre 2 120