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