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USER MANUAL
Please ReaD CaReFUllY BeFORe FlIGHT

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  • Page 1 TENSOR USER MANUAL Please ReaD CaReFUllY BeFORe FlIGHT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Tensor, a sophisticated land-based power kite that converts easily from dual-line bar to quad-line handle control for the best of both worlds. You’re going to have great time with your new gear, but first things first: The Ten- sor is designed to develop significant pull and if used improperly could cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 3: Warning

    Flying the air. Never use this kite or any Prism product to jump, fly (paraglide) or pull your kite with twists in the lines creates friction which weakens the lines. A you into the air as you will seriously increase the risk of serious injury, paralysis line that breaks under tension can cause serious injury, paralysis or death.

  • Page 4: Safety Systems

    SAFETY SYSTEMS This kite is equipped with safety systems to de-power the wing in an WARNING: emergency or dangerous situation. However these systems are not automatic; they are passive and need to be deployed by the user. Be sure you fully under- stand the safety systems before you fly.

  • Page 5: Handle Safety Systems

    HANDlE SAFETY SYSTEMS QUICK RElEASE To use, secure the two wrist straps (kite killers) to your wrists before launch. To de- In certain emergency situations it may be necessary to jettison the kite alto- power the kite, just let go of the handles and the kite will collapse and settle to the gether.

  • Page 6: Parts & Equipment Diagram

    PARTS & EQUIPMENT IMPORTANT : Familiarize yourself with the safety features of your kite such as kite killer and the quick release system prior to your first flight! Your kite should come complete and ready to fly with the equipment listed below. •...

  • Page 7: First Flight

    For questions, replacement parts or repairs: WWW.PRISMKITES.COM For questions, replacement parts or repairs: For questions, replacement parts or repairs: WWW.PRISMKITES.COM WWW.PRISMKITES.COM safe/ideal for flight not safe for flight Fig. 4.a: Where to Fly FIRST FlIGHT Where to Fly For questions, replacement parts or repairs: For questions, replacement parts or repairs: WWW.PRISMKITES.COM WWW.PRISMKITES.COM...

  • Page 8: Bars Versus Handles

    BARS vERSUS HANDlES Converting from Bars to Handles The Tensor is uniquely designed to be flown either on two lines with a control bar, or on four lines with independent quadline handles. The special control To convert from bar mode to handle mode (see Fig.

  • Page 9: Control Bar Launch

    CoNTRol BAR lAUNCH Reverse Launch If you land the kite on the ground with its leading edge down, you can launch it in reverse by pulling on the center line (see Fig. 8) . This pulls in the brake lines and causes the kite to lift off backwards.

  • Page 10: Steering With The Bar

    CoNTRol BAR lANDING Steering with the Bar Landing with the Bar and Securing the Kite By pulling on one side of the control bar you will turn the kite in that direction. The safety strap on your wrist is not just for emergencies. It also lets you easily A left-hand pull will make the kite turn left and a right-hand pull will turn it right de-power and land the kite whenever you want.

  • Page 11: Handles Launch

    HANDlES lAUNCH launch Position the kite downwind, weight the trailing edge down, and unwind your lines as described in launching with the control bar (see Fig. 11.a) Before launch, attach the handle safety straps to each wrist. The handles should be held at their upper ends as shown in the illustration.

  • Page 12: Rigging & Adjustment

    (see Fig. 12.b) Fig. 13: Brake Line Adjustment Bar mode: when you fly your Tensor on the bar the brake should be quite loose for best maneuverability. It is important that the brake lines hang loosely even stake in the tightest turn. If you notice that the lines do get tight in turns move the loop Wind on the knot ladder to a looser position.

  • Page 13: Power Adjustment

    The materials in your Tensor are durable and designed for a long life with minimal maintenance. Here are few tips to keep it healthy: The main bridles on your Tensor are equipped with a knot ladder that allows you to fine-tune the power of the kite in different wind conditions (see Fig.

  • Page 14: Flying Line Care

    Fold the kite in half and At Prism our warranty is pretty simple: If you’re not happy, we’re not happy, and shake all the sand down and out the wingtips. With the dirt-outs open, small we’ll do what it takes to make things right.
  • Page 15 For questions, replacement parts or repairs: WWW.PRISMKITES.COM For questions, replacement parts or repairs: WWW.PRISMKITES.COM WWW.PRISMKITES.COM © 2010 Prism Designs Inc. 4214 24th Ave. West, Seattle Washington 98199 •...

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