PRISM+ 3-D Quick start guide

Ounce for ounce, the 3-D is the most versatile
little kite we've ever made. Small enough to fly
almost anywhere, and light enough to fly easily indoors,
it'll get you flying in places you never before thought possible.
Once they've mastered basic flying, most people find that
flying in light winds is more fun. Because the kite moves
slowly, you have more control and can do a much wider
variety of tricks. If you've got access to a gym or other
indoor space, try flying your 3-D indoors on very short lines
(<15'). It's easy to learn, and you'll discover a magical
dance in which kite and pilot are equal partners in a
whole new repertoire of maneuvers.
Read this field card carefully to be sure you assemble
and adjust your new 3-D correctly before flying. For
loads of information on all aspects of sport kiting,
from kite tuning to the latest tricks, check out
the new Prism CDROM, TAKE FLIGHT, or stop
by our website at www.prismkites.com.
3-D
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!
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Prism Designs Inc.
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Seattle, WA 98103
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FIELD CARD
Inside:
Assembly
Safety
Specifications
Tuning
Specifications
People Airports Power lines Cars Storms
Safety
Remember, flying safely is your responsibility.
DO NOT FLY NEAR:
Once you can keep the kite in the air comfortably in moderate winds, learn to
tune your bridle for different wind conditions. This takes only a few seconds to
do, and it will let you fly your kite easier in a much wider wind range. Find
complete tuning information in the "Flight Training" section of the Prism CDROM
or on the Prism website at www.prismkites.com
First Flight
Left turn
Right turn
Unwind your lines and check that the flying line in your right hand is connected to
the right-hand bridle with the kite pointed up. If not, switch hands. Some people
color code their line ends with a magic marker to make this check easy.
Clear your flying area. Make sure there are no people in your flying space.
A sharp, sweeping pull on both lines will launch your kite. Keep your arms by your
side and your hands low at all times for best control.
Attach your flying lines to the two
pigtails on your bridle using a Lark's
Head knot as shown.
Flying line
Pigtail
Wingspan: 48"
Wind Range: indoors-12 mph
Weight: 1.9 oz.
Frame: .098" MicroCarbon
Rec'd lines: 50# x 15-40'
C 2000 Prism Designs Inc. All rights reserved
Tuning
First Flight

Unroll your sail and lay it out as
shown. In addition to the sail
and lower spreader, you
should have:
Insert the upper and lower
spreader ends all the way into
the fittings on the leading
edges. Hold the rods close to
the ends so you don't slip and
puncture the sail.
Rotate the lower spreader
perpendicular to the spine and
center it against the stop collar
in the middle. Orient the
spreader so the bridles cross as
shown to prevent them from
slipping in flight.
Hang the kite from the bridle
points to check that they
aren't tangled.
ASSEMBLY 1
3
5
2
6
Secure the four standoffs to the
sail using the small elastic
bands as shown.
4
Tension the sail by inserting
the free ends of the standoffs
into the rubber fittings on the
lower spreader. Slide the
fittings so the standoffs are
roughly perpendicular to the
spreader.
Poke the long inner standoffs
into one of the four small holes
in the middle of the trailing edge
(they'll be hard to see when the
kite is new). Start with the all-
around setting.
Put the short outer standoffs
into the holes closer to the
wingtips. (see step 7 photo)
6
7
One upper spreader
Two long inner standoffs
Two short outer standoffs
Plugged end
ALL-AROUND
INDOORS
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WINDS