PREMIER COLLECTIONS
assembly instructions
Step 1:Unroll the kite.
Step 2:Identify and organize struts, tassels, and tail. (Diagram A.)
Step 3:Assemble the leading edge spar. Insert the nocked struts into the blank strut. (Diagram B)
Step 4:Slide the leading edge spar into the small opening on one side of the kite, all the way through to the other side of the kite.(Diagram C)
Step 5:Pull the tensioning line through the nocked strut on both sides of the kite to create a bow. (Diagram D)
ASpine
Blank Strut B
Leading Edge Spar
Nocked Strut
Insert strut here.
C
D Tension line
Tail and Tassels
Tail
Upper SpreaderSpine
Sleeve
Nock
Bridle Loop
Bridle Loop
Tension line
Tassels
Nocked Strut
SpineGuide
Sleeve
Step 6:Assemble the spine. Insert the two nocked and ferruled struts into the blank strut. (Diagram E)
Step 7:Slide the spine down the center of the kite putting the strut through the top bridle loop, the spine guide loop and the bridle loop at the bottom of the kite. (Diagram F
Step 8: Attach the spine to the kite by inserting the small loops of string at the top and bottom of the kite into the nocks at the top and bottom of the spine. (Diagram G)
E
Nock
Nock
Upper Spreader
Sleeve
Slide spine through bridle loop
Bridle loop
Spine
G
F
Tension lineTension line
Bridle Loop
Bridle Loop
SpineGuide
Step 9:Attach Tassels. Use the clip at the top of the tassel and attach it to the tail connection tab located below the leading edge on both sides of the kite.
(Diagram H)
Step 10:Attach the tail to the kite. Tie a knot in the tail’s connection loop. Next, make a lark’s head knot (Diagram I) with the tail connection string on the end of the kite.to attach the tail to the kite.
Kite is now ready to fly
H
Sleeve
Nock
Sleeve
Tension lineTension line Bridle Loop
Bridle Loop
Tassel
Tassel
Tail
SpineGuide
FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS:-Attach flying line to Tow Loop.-Have a friend stand about 75 ft. downwind from you and hold the kite with its Leading Edge pointed towards the sky. -As the wind catches the kite, signal your friend to release it while you bring in the line with long steady pulls.-Slowly let out more line as the kite flies upward.
RECOMMENDED LINE: 90 LB TEST LINE
BEAUFORTSCALE
WIND [M.P.H.] 0 1
CALMsmokerises
vertically
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 27 28 29 30
LIGHT AIRDirection ofwind shownby smoke,but not by
wind vanes
LIGHT BREEZEWind felt on face,
leaves rustle,ordinary vane
moves
GENTLE BREEZELeaves and small twigs
in constant motion;wind extends light flag
MODERATE BREEZERaises dust and loose paper;
small branches move
FRESH BREEZESmall trees & leaves beginto sway; crested wavelets
form on inland water
STRONG BREEZELarge branches in motion;
utility wire whistle;windows rattle
25 26
Note: Wind conditions aloft may vary considerably from those found near ground level.
OPTIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR MESH FRENCH PEAR TOP
Mesh French Pear Top
instructions
Fold end of Flying Line over onto itself.
Separate loop with thumb and finger.
Rotate wrist so fingers will point away.
Grab bottom lines and pull through to create a loop.
Tie a knot creating a loop.
Place Larks Head Knot around Toggle and tighten Larks Head.
I