PRISM+ Illusion 2000 Quick start guide

Your Illusion 2000 is set at the factory to fly in 8 mph winds. In other conditions,
you can adjust the bridle and inner standoffs to optimize performance:
Bridle:
Move the yellow tow points above the black mark (towards the red mark)
for light winds. Move them below the black mark in stronger winds. Make your
adjustments no more than 1/4" at a time.
Inner standoffs:
Move your standoffs closer to the spine for more lift in light winds. Move them
outwards towards the wingtips in stronger winds. The middle position is best for 8-12
mph.
(more detailed tuning info available at www.prismkites.com)
High-wind Spoilerz
Your Illusion 2000 is equipped with six Velcro
attachment points for our new high-wind
Spoilerz (sold separately). Spoilerz let you fly
easily in high winds by reducing speed and
pull. But unlike vented panels or mesh wind
brakes, they do not affect the balance of the
kite for doing tricks. Like flaps on an airplane,
Spoilerz let you change your wing shape to
add drag and slow the kite down. They are
completely adjustable for winds between 12
and 28 mph.
DO NOT FLY NEAR:
Remember, flying safely is YOUR responsibility!
SAFETY
Tuning
Order from your retailer or direct from www.prismkites.com. Suggested retail: $24.95
Tension the sail by inserting the
standoffs into the spreader fittings.
Hang the kite from the bridles to check
that they aren't tangled.
Find some wind, attach your lines
using a Lark's head knot
and have fun!
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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, contact us by phone, fax, or e-mail and we'll do our
best to make things right. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of our sport
we cannot guarantee against torn sails. Damage to sails will be repaired at
a reasonable charge.
High Winds
Tuning
Safety
Assembly
Flight Training
Our Word
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Illusion 2000
Congratulations! Your new Illusion 2000 is
the most capable all-around flying machine
we've ever built. If you've been lucky enough to get
your hands on one, we know you're in for a treat.
The completely redesigned Illusion 2000 follows the
performance tradition of our winningest kite ever, the Illusion.
In addition to a completely new sail shape and graphics, the i2k
features:
Higher aspect geometry: Less prone to tipwraps; easier to trick for
less experienced pilots.
Reverse Tri-Axis bridle: Gives more precision and better control in
radical attitudes; easier slack-line tricks, straighter lines, crisper corners.
SkyShark frame: Tougher and more forgiving for fewer broken spars and a
smoother feel.
Spoilerz wind brakes: slow the kite down and reduce pull without
affecting trick performance; completely adjustable to let you fly with good
control from 12-28 mph (sold separately)
No-snag outer standoff clips: will save you many walks to untangle your
kite.
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Tie Square knot
Connect the leading edge rods for
each wing at the ferrules.
Unroll your kite and lay it out as
shown. In addition to the sail, you
should have:
Two long lower spreaders,
one male and one female
One short upper spreader
Two short outer standoffs
Two long inner standoffs
Tension your leading edges at the
wingtips as shown. Make sure your tip
tension is good and tight for best
performance:
Tie off with two hitches around the
leading edge spar
Pull about 1/2" inch of tension into each blue
leech-line at the end of the spine and secure
with a square knot. Re-tension as necessary
if your kite buzzes at all during flight. Your kite
should be silent in all wind conditions.
Clip the four thin standoff rods into the sail as
shown below. Be sure each clip "clicks" closed.
For moderate winds (8-10 mph) start with the
adjustable inner standoffs on the middle holes.
Move them farther in for more lift in lighter winds.
Move them out for more precision and less pull
in stronger winds. All standoffs be roughly
perpendicular to the lower spreaders.
Insert the ends of the lower spreaders into the
center T fitting.
Insert the upper and lower spreaders all the way into
the leading edge fittings. Check that the bridles are
clear of the fittings.
NOTE: The inner legs of the bridle will be taut as you
insert the upper spreader. This is normal— they will
loosen again once the speader is fully inserted.
CAUTION! Hold the spreaders close to the end as
shown so you don't slip and puncture the sail.
8-10 mph
Lighter winds
Stronger winds