S A F E T YRemember, flying safely is YOUR responsibility. Sport kites can �y faster than 50 mph and pull hard enough to hurt you, even in moderate winds. NEVER �y your kite in extreme conditions or winds that are too strong for your skill or equipment. Always practice in lighter winds before you attempt to �y in strong winds.

NEVER �y your kite near power lines, in storms, near airports, roads, railways, people or animals. If you have any doubts about the safety of your �ying situation, don’t risk it! One slip, or a broken line, and you or a bystander could be seriously hurt.

CAUTION! Your kite can �y fast and unpredictably.

The kite and lines could seriously injure anyone in

their path. Be absolutely sure your �ying area is

clear before launching and NEVER FLY NEAR:

P A R T N A M E S

W H E R E T O F L Y A S S E M B L Y

S T E E R I N G

W E L C O M E !Modern sport kites are miles beyond the wood and paper toys you got stuck in a tree as a kid. With aerospace materials and dual-line control we’ve transformed kiting into an ultimate escape for grown-ups too. Whether you’re a seasoned pilot or �rst time �yer we’re here to get you hooked, with exquisitely designed, beautifully crafted �ying machines that’ll focus your mind, challenge your body and let your spirit soar.

Just getting started? Expect some unplanned landings while you learn the basics. But learning is all part of the fun, and you’ll �nd lots of useful info in this guide to help you along the way. Enjoy!

-The Prism Crew DUAL-LINE PILOT’S GUIDEL A U N C H

Sweep both arms back to launch. Keep your hands close together and in front of you for best control- don’t wave them over your head!

S T E E R I N G

Pull right line to turn clockwise, left line to turn coun-terclockwise. Hold hands even to continue straight in the direction the kite is pointed.

M A N E U V E R S

Practice �gure 8’s, loops, power dives, squares, horizontal low passes and landings to learn the basics.

Choose your flying spot carefully to avoid turbulent wind. Like whitewater in a river, wind that �ows past obstacles like trees, buildings and hills becomes gusty and choppy and can make controlling your kite di�cult or impossible. The best place to �y is an open beach or �eld with wind blowing in from o� the water.

If you have to �y inland, look for wide open fields with no trees, buildings, or hills for at least a quarter mile upwind. With experience you’ll be able to �y more easily in turbulence, but when you’re just learning, a smooth, consistent wind between 8 and 12 mph makes a huge di�erence. Unroll your kite and lay it out �at as shown. Package

should include kite, upper and lower spreader rods, �ying lines, velcro kite wrap and bag.

Connect the upper and lower leading edge rods at the leading edge ferrules. Hook elastic loops over the wingtip nocks to tension the sail along the leading edges.

Insert spreaders into leading edge fittings and center T. Then insert stando�s into retainer �ttings on spreaders.Check assembled kite for symmetry and tangled bridles.

WHERE NOT TO FLY: Even a wide open beach can be a hard place to �y if the wind is from the wrong direction.

TURB U L E N C E

Upper Leading Edge

Upper Spreader

Lower Spreader

Lower Leading Edge

Ferrule

Wingtip Nock

Center T Connector

Spine End Fitting

Standoff Retainer Fittings

Spine

Inner and Outer Standoff

Leading Edge Fittings

Low Pass

Square

Pull right lineto turn clockwise

Sweep both arms backand hold hands together

to �y straight up

Fly near middle of “Wind Window” for max speed and pull

Pull left lineto turn counter

clockwise

Edge LandingLoop

Practice Figure 8’s �rst!

PowerDive

WIND WINDOW

3

2

1

Kite feels uncontrollable orkeeps crashing

Control movements are too big Sport kites take small, precise movements to control and beginers often overdo it at �rst. Try keeping hands low and close together. Don’t let them go over your head.

Trees, buildings or hills in the area create turbulence, making the wind gusty and inconsistent. Choose a di�erent location or wait for a di�erent wind direction that is less obstructed.

Obstacles disturbing the wind

Trees, buildings or hills in the area create turbulence, making the wind gusty and inconsistent. Choose a di�erent location or wait for a di�erent wind direction that is less obstructed.

Obstacles disturbing the wind

Be gentle in stronger winds near and on the ground. Parts are easy to replace and you can get spares on our website at WWW.PRISMKITES.COM.

Hard unplanned landings, yanking on lines when the kite is on the ground

Broken frame part

Flying lines are di�erent lengths Wrist straps are designed for easy adjustment. See EQUALIZING FLYING LINES.

Lines can stretch out unevenly as the braid settles during�rst �ights

Check to be sure bridle lines aren’t snagged around spreaders, stando�s or wingtips before each launch.

Tangled bridles

Kite turns to one side Flying lines can stretch unevenly. Check that they’re equal within an inch, and if necessary shorten the long one slightly by shortening the �nger strap pigtail as shown in FLYING LINES.

Uneven �ying lines

Check to be sure bridle lines aren’t snagged around spreaders, stando�s or wingtips before each launch.

Tangled bridles

Kite is reluctant to �y upwardor feels sluggish

Not enough wind Flying in light winds takes practice, especially with smallermore responsive kites. Wait for a windier day or tryadjusting bridles as shown in BRIDLE TUNING.

Kite shudders in higher windsor doesn’t �y smoothly

Frame is overpowered by strong winds Adjust bridles for strong winds as shown in BRIDLE TUNING.

PROBLEM COMMON CAUSES SOLUTION

B R I D L E T U N I N G

C A R E A N D R E P A I R

Your kite comes with the bridle set to perform at its best in moderate 8-12 mph winds. It can be �ne- tuned for optimal lift in di�erent winds by sliding the red and blue line attachment pigtails up or down along the outer bridle legs.

Two knots about 1-1/2” apart mark the limits of the adjustment range on each side. In light winds, loosen the prussik knot and slide each pigtail towards the nose. In stronger winds, prevent shuddering and make quicker turns by sliding the pigtails down, away from the nose. Make adjustments in 1/2” increments. With experience you’ll feel bridle adjustments more easily.

The materials in your kite are durable and designed for a long life with minimal maintenance. Here are few tips to keep it healthy:

Give your kite a pre-�ight inspection before you launch to be sure everything is properly assembled, the frame is intact, and the bridle and lines aren’t worn. Beach sand is abrasive and will wear on bridles and �ttings, so do what you can to dust o� the sand after a session at the beach. Compressed air works great if it’s available, and a freshwater rinse is a good idea if your kite has been swimming in salt water.

Keep your kite out of hot car trunks and avoid using solvents to clean the sail as they can dissolve the adhesives in the seams. Water and a little dish detergent on a sponge works well.

To fold up your kite, remove the spreaders and fold the leading edges against the spine so all the spars are next to each other. Tuck the stando�s into the sail and roll the sail neatly up to (but not around) the bundle of leading edges and spine.

Use only Prism replacement parts in your Prism kite. Replacements for all parts are available online at www.prismkites.com

Move the tow points UP for light winds, wider turns and lighter pull.

Move the tow points DOWN for stronger winds, faster turns and to prevent shuddering.

LightestWinds Prussik knot

Strongest Winds

F I R S T F L I G H T T I P S E Q U A L I Z I N G F L Y I N G L I N E SDual line control is easiest to learn in steady winds between 8 and 12 mph.

Check that bridles aren’t tangled before connecting �ying lines to the red and blue bridle pigtails.

Lay the kite on its back and walk straight upwind as you unwind ALL THE LINE off the winder. Hold the red wrist strap in your right hand, blue in your left.

With arms outstretched in front of you, take a step backwards while sweeping arms down and back briskly to launch. Hold your hands even and the kite should climb straight up.

Once airborne, pulling the right line slightly will turn the kite clockwise, pulling the left will turn counterclock-wise. The kite will continue to turn in the direction of your pull until you even out your hands.

Keep arms together and in front of you. Don’t hold them over your head or outstretched to the side.

Use small hand movements so you don’t over-control. Expert pilots use mostly wrist and �ngers for precise control.

Practice making figure eights in the sky with alternating upward turns till you get a feel for steering. If you repeatedly turn in one direction, your lines will build up friction as they twist around each other. Do some turns in the opposite direction to untwist.

Lines can stretch unevenly over time. Our Equalizer �nger strap design makes them easy to adjust. Just slide the attachment pigtail out from inside the webbing on the side that’s too long. Tie a knot to shorten and slide it back into the webbing loop.

O U R W O R DAt Prism we’re con�dent you’re going to have a great time with every product we make. But if for any reason you’re not happy and your retailer is unable to help, let us know and we’ll do what it takes to make things right. Damage due to normal wear and tear can almost always be repaired at a reasonable charge. Spare parts for Prism kites can be ordered direct from our web store at www.prismkites.com.

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...and you’re done!

Uneven lines

Tie a knot in the pigtail

Double Overhand loopFor the ends of your �ying linesQuick to tie and works without sleeving

Blood KnotFor �xing a break in your �ying linesHolds well in slippery lines like Dyneema

Lark’s Head knotFor connecting �ying lines to bridle pigtails on kiteEasy to tie and untie

Pull in pigtail on longer side