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The Prism 3D
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HistoryThe third kite I purchased after realizing that the winds can be very light in August. I bought a used model for just under half the retail price. This kite is extremely light and small, which can make it a challenge at times to fly. I still fly this kite regularly once the winds truly die down, as it is suitable for zero winds. ConstructionLike most Prism kites, this kite is well made. It is exceptionally light (2 oz!), but has proven to be quite durable despite some heavy handling. I was concerned about the standoffs, which poke through holes cut in the trailing edge of the sail and are held in place with a rubber band, but in practice I've had no real problems with these. The only area of concern is the point on the kite sail where the upper spreader crosses the spine. There is a tendency for the carbon spars to rub together here and it will eventually rub through the sail. I recommend reinforcing this area with some tedlar tape or other material on both sides to avoid wearing a hole in the sail. TuningI did not modify my 3D at all. I do recommend using longer lines (I prefer about 40 foot lines) if you plan to fly this kite outside. In FlightThe very small size and light weight can make this kite difficult for the beginner to fly. It requires a very light touch, and the light frame has a tendency to flex during turns and other tricks. However, it is very useful for learning a "light touch" to avoid overcontrolling. Many of these "light touch" lessons translate well to larger kites. Overall ImpressionThe 3D is really designed for indoor or extremely light wind flying. The flexible frame make it difficult to pull off most tricks outdoors, and you need to be very precise and light on the handles to maneuver it well. Nevertheless it is a good choice for zero wind sport flying and is fun to practice many zero wind maneuvers such as up-and-overs, stalls, pinwheels and such. Pro
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