PRISM+ STYLUS P-Series User manual

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FLIGHT GUIDE
SAFETY
The new Prism Stylus series is powerful fun that
packs up small to travel wherever you go. Unlike
most parafoils, the Stylus is almost as responsive
as a framed kite, giving you precise corners and
smooth flight even in bumpy winds. The extra
large air intakes make the Stylus astonishingly
easy to inflate and re-launch. When you're ready
to add some pull, just hook another Stylus to the
back of the first and hang on (Stylus P.2 and P.3
only)! The Stylus is the world's first stackable
sparless parafoil, giving you a quick and easy way to
control your power in different winds.
Read this manual carefully to be sure you set up
your new Stylus correctly before flying. Pay
careful attention to the safety section; SPORT KITES
ARE NOT TOYS AND CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS
IF MISUSED! For loads of information on all aspects
of sport kiting, from kite tuning to the latest tricks,
check out our website at www.prismkites.com.
Remember, flying safely is YOUR responsibility.
Stylus parafoils can pull extremely hard, even in
moderate winds. NEVER fly your kite in extreme
conditions or winds that are too strong for your
skill or your equipment. Always learn to fly in
lighter winds before you attempt to fly in stronger
winds. NEVER fly your kite near power lines, in
storms, near airports, roads, railways, people or
animals. If you have any doubts about the safety
of your flying situation, don’t risk it! One slip, or
a broken line, and you or a bystander could be
seriously hurt.
Your kite can fly faster than 50 mph
in strong winds. NEVER FLY NEAR:
CAUTION!
People Airports Power lines Cars Storms
STYLUS P-SERIES PARAFOILS
SETUP AND LAUNCH
FIRST FLIGHT
Launching with a friend (recommended for beginners)
Get your friend to hold your kite while you unwind your lines unpwind and check they are clear and untwisted. Be
sure your right hand is connected to the right-hand bridle with the kite pointed up. Have your friend hold up your
Stylus to inflate it. Take up the tension on both lines and signal to your assistant to release the kite.
Solo Launch (for more experienced fliers)
Anchor your kite to the ground on its back with the trailing edge into the wind using some sand, small stones, or
other small weights. Take in the tension on both lines, gradually letting the kite inflate before pulling it gently to free
it from the weights.
Parafoil kites like the Stylus must be inflated by the wind flowing past them to fly. This is easiest to do with a
helper, but after a little experience you can pin down the trailing edge of the sail with sand, small stones, etc. to
keep the kite from blowing away while you unwind your lines and prepare for flight.
Before you launch check that you have no twists in the lines and that the area in your flight path is clear of obstacles,
people and animals.
Pull smoothly back on both lines, and assuming there is enough wind the kite will fly upwards to the top of the
wind window. Keep both hands together to fly the kite straight up overhead. For easiest control, keep your
arms straight in front of you and your hands close together.
To turn, pull gently with one hand. The kite will turn towards that hand until you stop pulling and return your
hands to the neutral, even position. Then it will fly straight in whatever direction it’s pointed. The farther you
pull back on one line, the tighter the kite will turn.
If you turn repeatedly in one direction, your lines will be twisted around each other. You can still control the kite
because the slippery lines slide easily past each other. To untwist, make some turns in the other direction.
P. 3
P. 2

STACKING (Stylus P.2 and P.2 only)
At Prism we engineer our parafoils to handle the
rigors of serious flying fun. However, like most
things light enough to fly they are not indestructible. If
crashed hard enough or dragged over rough ground
they can be damaged, and we cannot provide a
guarantee against tears in the sail.
However, most damage can be easily repaired
without replacing the kite. Small tears are quickly
fixed using our special Tedlar repair tape, available
from your retailer or direct from our website at
www.prismkite.com. For larger or more complicated
repairs, we suggest you send us the kite so we can
get you a quote and take care of it for you. There
are very few mishaps that can't be effectively fixed
by our talented in-house repair team. To send in a
repair, download our repair form from the website
and include it with your sail so we know who you
are and how we can help.
Flying Lines
Prim will not replace flying lines that have been
improperly used, have become worn through normal
use or have failed due to knots in the line. If kites
are flown on lines of insufficient strength or in
winds higher than the kite’s rated range, the lines
can break. Always follow recommendations to
ensure that lines of an appropriate breaking strain
are used when flying one or more kites. A full range
of ready-to-fly linesets is available from specialty
kite retailers or direct from our website at
www.prismkites.com.
TWO LINES OR FOUR (Stylus P.3 only)
Your Stylus P.3 kite can be flown as either a two-
line or a four-line kite. Two-line control is easiest for
beginners. Four lines allow more control but require
more practice to learn as well as additional flying line
and specialized four-line handles.
REPAIRS
CONTACT US
CAUTION! SPECIFICATIONS
Four-line configuration
To fly in four-line mode you need to attach an
additional set of flying lines (brake lines) to the bridles
that go to the back edge of the kite. The bridles join
up in two yellow leaders that go to the attachment
points for your main lines. Simply loosen the pigtail
where all the bridles come together and free the
yellow leaders on either side from the bundle. Then
Lark’s Head the brake lines to the ends of the yellow
leaders. Move your attachment point up or down the
leader depending on your flying style and the length
of your handles.
We suggest using 150# Spectra in the same length
as your main lines for brake lines. You will also need
a set of quad-line handles so you can attach your
main lines to the top and the brake lines to the
bottom end of each handle.
Two-line configuration
The Stylus P.3 comes from the factory ready to fly
with two lines already connected to the bridles. In
two-line mode you control the kite with two webbing
wrist straps attached to your lines.
Wing Span: 66”
Sail Area: .9 sq. meter
Sail: Ripstop nylon
Wind Range: 5-25 mph
Recommended Lines: 85’ x 150#
Wing Span: 72”
Sail Area: 1.2 sq. meters
Sail: Ripstop nylon
Wind Range: 5-25 mph
Recommended Lines: 85’ x 150#
100’ x 200# (2-stack)
Wing Span: 108”
Sail Area: 2.5 sq. meters
Sail: Ripstop nylon
Wind Range: 5-20 mph
Recommended Lines: 100’ x 200#
100’ x 300# (2-stack)
100’ x 150# (brake lines
in 4-line mode)
P. 3
P. 2
To stack two kites and fly them at the same time,
simply Lark’s Head the tow points on the second kite
to the two pigtails on the upper surface of the front
kite - no stack lines neessary! Have a friend hold the
kites and make sure that none of the bridles are
tangled before launch.
Stacked kites can pull very hard in strong winds.
An accident could lead to injury or death to you and
others. Always use extra caution and good
judgement when flying a stack. Be sure you are
using strong enough lines for the conditions. We do
not recommend stacking more than two kites unless
you are an experienced power kite pilot with all
necessary safety equipment.
Feel free to contact us as you discover sport kiting.
We love to hear about your adventures and we're
always happy to help if you need technical support
of any kind. Our hours are 9am to 5pm Pacific Time
Monday through Friday.
Smooth winds and happy flying!
Prism Designs Inc.
4214 24th Ave W.
Seattle, WA 98199
206-547-1100
206-547-1200 fax
[email protected]
www.prismkites.com