PREMIER COLLECTIONS
assembly instructions
Spine
Step 1:
A
Unroll the kite.
Step 2:
Leading Edge Spar
Identify and organize struts, tassels, and tail.
(Diagram A.)
Tail and Tassels
Tail
Step 3:
Tassels
Assemble the leading
edge spar. Insert the
nocked struts into the
blank strut. (Diagram B)
Blank Strut
Nocked Strut
B
Nocked Strut
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)
Insert strut here.
C
Nock
Sleeve
Step 5:
Spine
Guide
Pull the tensioning line
through the nocked strut
on both sides of the kite to
create a bow. (Diagram D)
Upper Spreader
Bridle
Loop
Tension line
Spine
D
Bridle
Loop
Tension line
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
F
Slide
spine
through
bridle
loop
Tension line
Nock
Bridle
loop
Spine
Sleeve
Sleeve
Spine
Guide
Bridle
Loop
Tension line
Upper Spreader
Bridle
Loop
G
Nock
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
Nock
Sleeve
Sleeve
Bridle
Loop
Spine
Guide
Tension line
Tension line
Tassel
Tassel
I
instructions
Fold end of Flying
Line over onto
itself.
Bridle
Loop
Tie a knot
creating a loop.
Separate loop with
thumb and finger.
Rotate wrist so
fingers will point
away.
Place Larks Head Knot
around Toggle and
tighten Larks Head.
Grab bottom lines
and pull through
to create a loop.
Tail
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
OPTIMUM WIND CONDITIONS FOR MESH FRENCH PEAR TOP
BEAUFORT
SCALE
WIND
[M.P.H.]
CALM
smoke
rises
vertically
0
1
LIGHT AIR
LIGHT BREEZE
Direction of
wind shown
by smoke,
but not by
wind vanes
Wind felt on face,
leaves rustle,
ordinary vane
moves
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7
GENTLE BREEZE
MODERATE BREEZE
Leaves and small twigs
in constant motion;
wind extends light flag
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Mesh French Pear Top
Note: Wind conditions aloft may vary considerably from those found near ground level.
FRESH BREEZE
Raises dust and loose paper;
small branches move
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STRONG BREEZE
Large branches in motion;
utility wire whistle;
windows rattle
Small trees & leaves begin
to sway; crested wavelets
form on inland water
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