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Prism Designs Spring 2020 Catalog- Low KITES AND ACCESSORIES JANUARY 2020 EDITION TAKE FLIGHT! Send a kite aloft and feel the wind that connects us all. Soar above the landscape and challenge your reflexes with radical aerobatics. Pull yourself across land or snow, or celebrate a special moment with family and friends. The perfect complement to whatever you do outdoors, our beautifully designed and exquisitely crafted kites let you escape into the moment and leave the workaday world behind. Since 1992, Prism has brought modern materials and aerospace engineering to an ancient art. Born in Seattle, our cutting edge designs are flown and cherished on every continent. Take flight with us and let your spirit soar. OVERVIEW SINGLE-LINE SOFT KITES SINGLE-LINE FRAMED KITES POCKET FLYER BORA 5 BORA 7 ZENITH 5 ZENITH 7 Fits in a pocket - Pack up small with a Impressive size and High flying, stable Super stable high just pull it out and fly! spectacular long tail solid pull and easy to fly flyer with strong pull SINGLE-LINE BOX KITES DUAL-LINE FRAMED KITES EO-6 EO ATOM FLIP KITE NEXUS QUANTUM Multi-cell box kite Folds up flat - no The incredible spinning Quick and agile with The ultimate starter kite pops open ready to fly assembly needed! rotor kite a radical edge you’ll never outgrow JAZZ HYPNOTIST 4-D NEUTRINO NEUTRINO STACKER Speedy, stable and The gateway to advanced For light winds and Super speedy micro Stack multiples for a precise freestyle tricks even indoors sport kite spectacular show DUAL-LINE SOFT KITES SYNAPSE 140 SYNAPSE 170 SYNAPSE 200 TANTRUM 220 TANTRUM 250 Speedy but forgiving Perfect for learning Smooth and precise Shred through the sky Extra pull for bigger when the wind comes dual-line basics with impressive pull with speed and pull pilots or lighter winds POWER KITES MENTOR 2.5 MENTOR 3.5 TENSOR 4.2 TENSOR 5.0 Amphibious power for Amphibious power for Max versatility covers Pulls harder for land, snow or water land, snow or water most conditions snow, lighter winds SINGLE-LINE SOFT KITES SIMPLE, EASY AND PLAYFUL WITH ALL-FABRIC CONSTRUCTION POCKET FLYER Inferno A great starter kite doesn’t get easier or simpler than this—just pop it out of the pouch, clip on the line and fly! Fits in a pocket or glove box so you’re ready for flight wherever adventure takes you. A great gift for all ages. Kite size 30” x 21“ with 87” tail Ultraviolet Packed size 5” x 4” x 2” Wind range 4-20 mph Flying lines 200’ x 50 lbs Colors Electric, Ultraviolet, Inferno Electric MSRP $27 BORA 5, BORA 7 Easy to fly and easy to pack, the Bora celebrates the wind with a Jade long, flowing tail that’ll mark your spot from far away. Flies straight from your hand and stuffs into a lunchbox or backpack when you’re done. Comes in two sizes with braided flying line on an easy-to-use hoop winder. Kite size 40” x 28“ with 120” tail (Bora 5) 49” x 32” with 200“ tail (Bora 7) Packed size 9.5” x 5.5” x 2” (Bora 5) 11” x 6” x 2.5” (Bora 7) Frost Wind range 6 – 25 mph Flying lines 200’ x 50 lbs (Bora 5) 300’ x 80 lbs (Bora7) Colors Frost, Jade, Blaze Blaze MSRP $37, $55 SINGLE-LINE FRAMED KITES CLASSIC DESIGNS THAT FOLD UP SMALL FOR TRAVEL ZENITH 5 Our best selling, high-flying 5-foot delta, with a fresh new look and an extra stable wing design that’ll stay up in places many kites won’t. Folds up to 21” so you can take it anywhere, with snap-on Aurora tails that will break free if you get them tangled in a tree. Bungees inside the frame make it a cinch to assemble—rods snap into place like tent poles with no separate parts to lose in the grass. Prism quality and attention to detail throughout, with an easy-to-use hoop winder and quality braided line. Kite size 64” x 34“ Packed size 29.5” x 6” x 1” Wind range 5 - 25 mph Ultraviolet Flying lines 200’ x 50 lbs Colors Infrared, Aurora, Ultraviolet Infrared MSRP $40 ZENITH 7 Bigger is better! It’s a super-stable, high-flying version of the Zenith with a high-tech look and strong pull that’s great for lifting extra tails, line laundry or even a small action camera. Aurora Kite size 84” x 48” Packed size 38” x 6.5” x 1.5” Wind range 5 – 25 mph Flying lines 300’ x 80 lbs Colors Infrared, Aurora, Ultraviolet Ultraviolet Infrared MSRP $80 SINGLE-LINE BOX KITES UNIQUELY INSPIRED FLYING SCULPTURES EO-6 The EO-6 is an eyecatching flying sculpture that folds flat and Citrus springs open ready to fly with no assembly required. The intersecting wings give it great stability, but a tug and some slack will send it swooping and tricking. Take in some line and it’ll float back up – you’ll never get bored. Amazingly durable and easy to fly for all ages. Kite size 13.5” x 30” x 18.5“ Packed size 35” x 13.5” x 1” Wind range 5 – 18 mph Sky Flying lines 200’ x 20 lbs Colors Fire, Sky, Citrus Fire MSRP $50 EO ATOM Citrus Pop it into the sky and it flies. It soars like a single-line kite should, but lets you have a little trick fun as well. A quick tug and a bunch of slack will send it swooping and tumbling. A steady pull will bring it right back up to altitude. The kite folds flat and pops open right out of the sleeve, no assembly required. Sky Kite size 13.5” x 19.5” x 18” Packed size 20.5” x 13.5” x 1” Wind range 5 - 18 mph Flying lines 200’ x 20 lbs Colors Spectrum, Ice, Citrus Spectrum MSRP $35 SINGLE-LINE BOX KITES UNIQUELY INSPIRED FLYING SCULPTURES FLIP KITE Take it for a spin. Flip the sail to start the rotor, then let the wind take it from there. The wing spins and the colors blur, like a kaleido- scope in motion whirling in the wind. The Flip Kite gets lift from the Magnus Effect, the same principle that makes baseballs curve and golf balls loft. The vertical ring acts as a gyropscope to hold it steady in funky winds. Fold flat for easy storage- no assembly required. Kite size 16” x 22” x 16” Packed size 22.5” x 17” x 1” Wind range 6 – 25 mph Flying lines 200’ x 20 lbs Polyester Colors Spectrum Spectrum MSRP $35 MSRP $80 DUAL-LINE FRAMED SPORT KITES CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH DUAL-LINE CONTROL JAZZ 2.0 Electric Simple and tough. Flies great. Keep it in the car, at the beach house, strapped to your bike… because you never know when you’ll get the urge to fly. We made the Jazz extra durable for beginners. It’s a zippy little wing, but stable and easy to control. With fresh new graphics for 2020 and a sweet new case design, we’ve made our most affordable sport kite even more fun to fly. Infrared Wing span 62” Packed size 26” x 4” x 1.5” Wind range 5 – 25 mph Flying lines 85’ x 55 lbs Polyester Aurora Colors Electric, Aurora Infrared MSRP $65 NEXUS Big enough for real-kite performance, small enough to fit in a carry-on, the Nexus is an adrenaline-filled intro to sport kiting and Spectrum we know it’ll get you hooked. For 2020 we’ve tweaked the graphics and wing shape for a fresh look and improved precision in lighter winds. Wing span 64” Packed size 26” x 4” x 1.5” Wind range 4-22 mph Flying lines 65’ x 90 lbs Dyneema Colors Spectrum, Graphite Graphite MSRP $85 DUAL-LINE FRAMED SPORT KITES CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH DUAL-LINE CONTROL QUANTUM Graphite The legendary Quantum is the ultimate choice for new pilots, and it looks and performs better than ever! For 2020 it’s got fresh new graphics and colors, plus a host of small details for even more performance. We’ve kept the durable carbon frame with all its crash- worthy features. And we’ve tweaked the sail shape and bridle for even better tracking and a nice performance boost in light winds. The new bridle is a cinch to adjust, and the bright new travel sleeve rolls up tiny to clip on your belt while you fly. It also features a clever Spectrum sleeve extender so you can store your kite at full or half length. Wing Span 87” Packed size 36” x 4” x 1.5” Wind range 3 – 25 mph Flying lines 85’ x 150 lbs Dyneema Colors Graphite, Spectrum MSRP $135 HYPNOTIST Fire High performance wing, durable frame. With the wing geometry and balance of the competition-level Quantum Pro and the bulletproof frame design of the Quantum, the Hypnotist is a performance hybrid that combines the best of both for learning new tricks and everyday fun. Wing span 94” Packed size 36” x 4” x 1.5” Citrus Wind range 4 – 25 mph Flying lines 85’ x 150 lbs Dyneema Colors Citrus, Fire MSRP $170 DUAL-LINE FRAMED SPORT KITES CHALLENGE YOURSELF WITH DUAL-LINE CONTROL NEUTRINO Test your reflexes with fingertip control and blindingly fast turns. With a long streamer tail and easy stackability, this little speed demon will keep you on your toes! Ready for an extra challenge? Try flying single-handed with the dual-purpose winder/control handle.
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