If you're just getting into sport kites,
congratulations - you've made a great choice
in kites! Quick and responsive, but forgiving
enough to learn on, the Flashback is a top-
quality introduction to sport kiting. Its sophisticated
carbon/hemp frame is designed to take a beating but still
gives you the awesome stiffness and light weight of
carbon fiber.
Once you've mastered the basics (it takes most people 1 to 3 hours
of flying to get the hang of it), the Flashback will keep growing
with you as you learn. Set the quick-adjust bridle to the radical
setting and challenge yourself with quicker turns and tighter spins.
When you're ready for more, the Flashback is nicely balanced to do
all of the latest tricks as well.
Read this field card carefully to be sure you assemble and
adjust your new Flashback 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
Flashback
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
DRAC DLEIF
Inside:
Assembly
First Flight
Safety
Specifications
Specifications
People
Airports
Power lines
Cars Storms
Safety
Remember, flying safely is your responsibility.
DO NOT FLY NEAR:
Tuning
Once you can keep the kite in the air comfortably in
moderate winds, try switching your bridle to the
radical setting for quicker turns and tighter spins. Find
complete tuning information in the "Flight Training"
section of your 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 using a Lark's
Head knot as shown.
Flying line
Pigtail
Wingspan: 75"
Wind Range: 4-25 mph
Frame: .196" carbon/hemp,
.220 carbon
Sail: Chikara ripstop nylon
Rec'd lines: 80# x 60'
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Tighter, radical turns
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