WARRANTY
ZERO-G SPECIFICATIONS
Tow Point
NOSE
TAIL
Canard
Canard Tension adjustor
Nose line
Main bridle
Side Line
Nose tension adjustor
Main Sail
TIP:
The Zero-G makes a beautiful decoration on the wall of your home or
office. It will not harm the kite to leave it assembled when you’re not flying. Over
time the bridles and sail will stretch slightly, but you can easily re-tune by adjust-
ing the nose slider slightly.
TIP:
If your kite just doesn’t seem to be flying right it may have gone out of
adjustment. Slide the nose slider until the two silver marks on the nose tension
lines are right at the nose fitting to return it to the original factory setting.
Your Zero-G can move fast and unpredictably. The kite or lines could seriously
injure anyone in their path. Be absolutely sure your flying area is clear
before launching.
For questions, replacement parts or repairs:
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For questions, replacement parts or repairs:
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For questions, replacement parts or repairs:
WWW.PRISMKITES.COM
For questions, replacement parts or repairs:
WWW.PRISMKITES.COM
For questions, replacement parts or repairs:
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VIDEOS & MORE INFORMATION
Go to www.prismkites.com/support for video tips on assembling, tuning, and
flying your Zero-G.
Fly the Zero-G the same way a fly fisherman casts his fly, working the line
and lure further out into the stream on each cast: Keep a pile of free line on
the ground in front of you and then progressively work the kite higher and
farther away every time you let it glide.
Because it’s happy to glide with slack in the line, the Zero-G loves flying in
unusual places where a regular kite would be impossible due to light winds
and turbulence. What’s the most remarkable place you’ve flown yours?
Experienced kite pilots sometime take longer than novices to get used to
the Zero-G’s unique flying style because traditional kites require constant
pull on the line to keep them from falling out of the sky. With the Zero-G, let
it glide freely with completely slack line for as much of the time as possible.
When pulling in line to make the kite climb, use many short, hand-over-hand
pulls rather than a few long hard ones. Pull in smoothly and just fast enough
to get the kite moving upward. The Zero-G is magical to watch when it’s
gliding smoothly and slowly without any interference from the pilot.
If the kite starts to buck and shudder as you pull in the line then the wind is
stronger than 10mph and you are beyond its useful wind range.
To stabilize the Zero-G in stronger winds (6-10mph), loosen the canard ten-
sion adjustor all the way, and slide the bridle tow point towards the tail. This
will allow it to hover in one spot overhead like a traditional single-line kite.
If you’re teaching a friend or novice to fly, give her a “high start” launch
by walking the kite downwind 15-20 paces and holding it pointed upwards.
Let her pull it out of your hand to launch, and show her how to pull in line
hand-over-hand to gain altitude. When the kite is overhead, tell her to let
go altogether and watch how it glides.
If your kite has a tendency to turn in one direction more easily than the
other (counterclockwise rather than clockwise, for instance), fine-tune it
by tying one or two overhand knots in a side tension line to shorten it on
one side very slightly. The kite will turn more easily towards the side you
shorten, and even a millimeter makes a difference.
The Zero-G is a finely balanced flying machine built to incredibly precise
tolerances that would be unnecessary in normal kites. Small changes in
flex, balance and geometry will affect how it flies and we balance and tune
every kite individually at the factory. But because even temperature and
humidity will affect the sail shape and performance we have designed
several adjustments to custom-tune your kite for your local conditions and
flying style. Don’t be afraid to experiment!
For additional details and videos on tuning your Zero-G visit
www.prismkites.com/support
NOSE TENSION ADJUSTOR:
Changes how fast the kite flies and how
far it glides. Slide away from the nose (tighten) to slow the kite down and
make it easier to turn. Slide away (loosen) to glide farther and faster as you
gain experience. Make adjustments 1/4” at a time.
TOW POINT:
Move away from the nose for stability and wider turns, es-
pecially in stronger wind. Move towards the nose for quicker, tighter turns
as you gain experience.
SIDE LINES:
If your kite has a tendency to turn in one direction more eas-
ily than the other (counterclockwise rather than clockwise, for instance),
fine-tune it by tying one or two overhand knots in a side line to shorten it
on one side very slightly. The kite will turn more easily towards the side you
shorten, and even a millimeter makes a difference.
CANARD TENSION ADJUSTOR:
Changes the aerodynamic drag at the
nose of the kite. Loosen it all the way for stability in the strongest winds
(8-10mph). Experiment with small changes from the factory setting to make
subtle changes in the way the kite floats and turns. A tighter canard ten-
sion makes the kite slower and easier to re-launch, but harder to glide a
long distance.
The materials in your Zero-G are durable and designed for a long life with
minimal maintenance. Here are few tips to keep it healthy:
Give your kite a pre-flight inspection before you launch to be sure every-
thing is properly assembled, your frame is intact, and your bridle and lines
aren’t tangled.
Learn to read the wind and don’t fly your Zero-G above its wind range. If the
trees are swaying or there are whitecaps on the water, fly a different kite
or pack it up for another day.
Keep the sail out of the sun when not in use to keep the colors from fading.
Beach sand is abrasive and will wear on bridles and fittings, so do what you
can to dust off the sand after a session at the beach. 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.
At Prism our warranty is pretty simple: if you’re not happy, we’re not happy,
and we’ll do what it takes to make things right. If the retailer from whom you
purchased is unable to help, drop us a line and we’ll get things sorted out.
Damage due to normal wear and tear (or the occasional unplanned land-
ing) can almost always be repaired for a reasonable charge.
Skill Level
Beginner - Expert
Kite Size
42” x 47” (106 x 119 cm)
Wind Range
Indoors - 10 mph (Indoors - 16 kmh)
Pull
Light
Frame
Pultruded Carbon
Sail
Ripstop Polyester
Flying Line
100’ x 20 lbs Polyester (30 m x 9 kg)
FLYING TIPS
TUNING
CARE AND REPAIR
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NOTE:
Two small silver marks on the noseline where it enters the nose fitting
indicate the original factory setting.
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