PRISM+ Prophecy User manual

The Prophecy is our ultimate, no
compromises, no holds barred solution for
long line flying. If you enjoy flying a big wind
window with a full-sized kite, the Proph will let
you take your skills as far as you want to go. Its
consistent and controllable speed, incredible precision,
and rail-straight tracking make it ideal for serious pairs
or team flying as well.
We designed the Prophecy as our local flying scene grew and
more and more people started flying informally in teams and
pairs. People wanted a kite that would do all the hottest
tricks but be big enough and stable enough for very precise
formation flying. The Proph does all the tricks, but in a
wonderfully slow and graceful way that lets you keep flying
the kite all the way through each maneuver.
Please read this field card carefully to be sure you assemble
and adjust your new Prophecy correctly before flying. For
loads of information on all aspects of sport kiting, from kite
tuning to the latest tricks, visit our website at
www.prismkites.com.
Prophecy
At Prism we guarantee everything we make. That means that if you're
not happy, we're not happy. If you have a problem with your kite and
your retailer is unable to help, please contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail
and we'll do everything we can to make things right.
Smooth winds!
Our Word
DRACDLEIF
Inside:
Assembly
Flight Training
Safety
Tuning
Specifications
Specifications
People Airports Power lines Cars Storms
Safety
Remember, flying safely is your responsibility.
DO NOT FLY NEAR:
Tuning
Turn rate
Wind speed
Your Prophecy comes factory-tuned to fly optimally in 8-10 mph winds. Once
you've gotten used to the feel of the kite, you may want to learn more about
tuning your bridle and standoff positions to optimize the kite for lighter and
stronger winds. Two primary adjustments are shown below. Complete information
on sport kite tuning is available on the Prism CDROM and also on the prism
website at www.prismkites.com.
For complete instruction on everything from your first flight to the most radical
aerobatics, check out the FLIGHT TRAINING section of the Prism CDROM or the
Prism website at www.prismkites.com.
Flight Training
Wingspan: 96"
Wind Range: 2-20 mph
Frame: SkyShark 3,5,7 PT, PT300,
Weight: 12.9 oz.
Rec'd lines: 100' x 150#
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From the factory black mark, move the tow points
towards the nose (up) for easier flight in light
winds.
Move them away from the nose (down) for better
stalls and more pull in stronger winds.
In very strong winds, reduce pull and frame stress
by moving the tow points upwards again.
You can change how tightly the kite spins by
moving the black bridle legs to different knot
positions on the Active Bridle as shown.
Making the kite spin tighter also increases pull
slightly.
Settings for wide spins reduce pull and give more
precise tracking for team and pairs flying.
UP for light winds
+ very high winds (3/8")
DOWN for
stronger winds
(1/4"- 1")
TOW POINT
Tightest spins
Factory setting
Wide spins

Unroll your sail and lay it out
as shown. In addition to the
sail, you should have:
Connect the leading edge rods
for each wing at the ferrules.
Using your upper spreader as a
tool, tension the elastic at each
wingtip. Check that the sail is
smooth and wrinkle-free along the
leading edge.
The tighter your leading edge, the
better the kite will fly.
Tension the sail by inserting
the standoffs into the
spreader fittings. Hang the
kite from the bridles to check
that they aren't tangled.
Insert the ends of the lower
spreaders into the center "T"
fitting.
ASSEMBLY
1
2
3
7
Clip the standoff rods into the
holes in the back edge of the
sail (see next step)
5
Insert the upper and lower
spreaders all the way into
the leading edge fittings.
Check that the bridles are
clear of the fittings, and hold
the spreader rods close to
the end as shown so you
don't slip and puncture
the sail.
6
Pull about 1/2" of tension
into the red leechlines at the
end of the spine and secure
them with a square knot.
Re-tension as necessary if
your kite buzzes at all during
flight.
4
Two long lower spreaders,
one male and one female
One short upper spreader
Two short standoffs
Two medium standoffs
Two long standoffs
Tie square
knot here
Standoff positions:
SHORTEST STANDOFFS: Outermost holes
LONGEST STANDOFFS: Middle holes
MEDIUM STANDOFFS: Innermost hole