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E3 Prism Stunt Kite

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RRP:
$199.99
Your Price:
$182.96 (You save $17.03)
Brand:
Prism Kites
Rating:
( 3 product reviews )
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Product Description

It’s said that there are two kinds of pilots: those who have caught the freestyle bug, and those who are about to. The E3 is the complete package that’ll get you to the next level and get you there fast.

The long-awaited successor to our beloved E2 stunt kite, the E3 continues the tradition as the ultimate package for pilots ready to take the next step into freestyle tricks. While retaining the forgiving yet responsive feel of the Eclipse and the E2, we've redesigned its wing geometry with a new profile and higher aspect ratio to add precision and tracking while also bringing it up to date for all the latest yo-yo and roll-up maneuvers. The added stability gives it a great feel for just carving up the sky, even if you’re not yet a trick master. Complete with yo-yo stoppers and an adjustable 10g spine weight, you can set it up with exactly the balance you like for your flying style, and tweak it for a more radical edge as you improve. While keeping the classic look of the E2, the E3's jazzed-up graphics, cutting-edge performance and nicely detailed bag make it a must-have for existing E2 pilots as well as anyone ready to discover the world of freestyle.

The E3 delivers forgiving handling, easy but graceful tricks from any position, and a hand wrapped carbon frame for the response and wind range of a top-end competition kite. Wingtip battens and reinforced trailing edge give extra stability in stalls, adjustable standoffs let you customize performance in different winds.

For top notch instruction, our Freestyle Pilot DVD is quite simply the most complete guide to trick flying ever produced and it comes with every E3. A step-by-step learning program, it will take you from your first landings to some of the most advanced tricks in the repertoire.

Ready to go with everything you need: A low-stretch 100% Spectra lineset with polycarbonate line winder and double-action Duos flight straps, Freestyle Pilot instructional DVD, all packaged in a gorgeous embroidered carrying sleeve.

Available Colors Above: Graphite, Citrus and Spectrum

Features

  • Rock-steady precision and tracking
  • Fresh new graphics
  • New wing profile and geometry excels at yo-yo’s and the latest tricks
  • Removable and adjustable spine weight lets you change the center of gravity for your flying style and wind conditions
  • Complete package includes Spectra lineset and winder, flight straps, Freestyle Pilot DVD, Yo-Yo stoppers, and spine weight
  • Shares most frame parts and fittings with E2 for easy repairs

E3 Specs

Skill Level Intermediate - Advanced
Wing Span 91" (231 cm)
Wind Range 3 - 25 mph (5 - 40 kmh)
Speed Moderate - Fast
Pull Medium
Frame SkyShark P100, P2X Wrapped Graphite
Sail Icarex Polyester, Mylar Laminate
Flying Lines 85' x 150 lbs Spectra™ (26 m x 68 kg)

Other Details

Size:
91" Wingspan
Weight:
N/A
Wind Range:
3 - 25 mph
Frame:
P200 wrapped graphite, 6mm Pultruded Carbon
Sail:
Ripstop Polyester & Mylar Laminate
Includes:
R2F: The complete package includes our "Freestyle Pilot" instructional DVD, 150# x 85ยด Spectra lineset, yo-yo stoppers, and spine weight.
Skill Level:
Intermediate, Experienced/Pro
Speed:
Moderate - Fast
Pull:
Medium
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Product Reviews

  1. The ReWrite and Redone-UP Prism E 3

    Posted by Mr. Ed on 17th Aug 2009

    The Final Write UP:

    So "FIRST and FOREMOST," This write up is NOT for the Beginner. What I'm going to suggest should only be done by a qualified modification kite shop or pro pilot.

    I am a COMPETITION QUALIFIED PILOT purposely tweaking and getting all the performance out of this E 3 Kite that I possibly can!!!

    Here's my E3 modification:

    The center spreaders were re-enforced with Epoxy, Two wraps of Fiberglass Tape, and Heat Shrink Tape. To strengthen the Center Pin area as well, I added a Second Stand Off. This helps in the event of an unexpected hard impact into the ground.

    The Bridle was lengthened as far OUT from the Center "T" as possible by moving the knot to the extreme Bottom of the center Bridal Line. That took the tow point out about 1/4 of a Inch.

    The "Second" stand-out is now just under 1/8th inch shorter than the Main one. Not Quite 3/16ths though.

    This brought the kite into a much better sail tension as well as adding to the Tricking factor over all. The Kite easily stays in a Fade now and does not have a tendency to want to Nose out.

    To make the Second Stand-out, I used .118 solid carbon for the inner new stand off and the original is the one I cut down. So the weaker stand-off will flex a tiny bit in the sail that is tight as can be when it's all said and done.

    The Batten Is turned IN and placed on the Inside of the sail during set-up and flying as some of the Top Pilots I Know have come to do. This reduces one less line catching place along the kites back side.

    I also have had to tighten the sail's tension at the wing tip's. My knots were moved in more than 1/8th of a inch. ALWAYS REMEMBER to tension your Tips before you put your stand-offs in. I also place my outer knot inside my sails leading edge so there is no place to catch a line on a tip.

    Bridle movements: I moved the Upper Bridle below the top spreader connector. It is above the heat shrink on the leading edge.

    With the Kite disassembled, at the lower spreader connector,The Lower Bridle is Moved UP to between the Lower spreader and the Batten holder. ADD an Extra Full wrap of the Bridle around the leading edge. Do this to both leading edges.

    Now, your bridle tow point is moved outward approximately 1.2 to 1.5 inches. Depending on the amount of slack in the inboard movement from the Original factory set up, this movement of the tow point decreases the turn radius. This improves the sharpness of the response time to the lines and your hands.

    The 15gram tail weight must be set at 1/2 inch above the Velcro or the tail sags too deep in a Fade to do easy Back spins. As the spin slowed down the tail would SAG too much, loosing the fade and all. I Personally suggest you play with your setting and see where "YOUR E 3 Kite" likes to sit simi-flat or just 5" tail down in a Fade position.

    I hope this helps all who seek to tweak-out their E 3 kite.If you tweak-out your E 3, please let me hear from you. Have just as much fun as Always, Remember to Fly SAFE and keep those kites a Flippin'!

    Mr Ed

  2. A Lot to Learn in a New Kite

    Posted by Fast Eddy on 29th May 2009

    Hey Gang,

    Took Slow Pro out and away we went on my kite. THANK YOU VERY MUCH for flying the TESTS for me Slow Pro. I know it just Killed you to have to fly my Brand new Kites (c;{<

    Flew the kite in 12 to 22 MPH winds on the meter in the field on the ground. I had gone through the kite in the shop with a fine tooth comb. Realized a couple minor things I knew I would end up changing right away. Had Slow fly a bit and sure enough we moved a few things around to SUIT the winds in the Ventura AREA. Kite flew well but was a bit too touchy at first in the high winds.
    Moved the Upper bridal connection BELOW the top spreader connection, and the kite settled right in. Lowered the High wind Knot about 1.5 inches to slow the kite down. I had already moved it .5 inches lower in the shop. The KITE flew JUST FINE and was NOT Squirrely at all with the trim set this low and OUT!!!
    Hit the ground a few times and could see the weakness here and there in the kite. I have re-enforced the center spreaders on my E 3 the same way most people have on the E 2s.

    I will also be making a second standout 1/4" shorter than the main one to add to the kite, same as so many have to the E 2, to see if the kite will trick better as well as roll up or track with less heavy handed turning.

    There are a LOT of write ups Critiquing this kite on the net and not giving it great ratings. IT is a Beginner Intermediate Kite that is the FIRST real stunt Kite for the Beginner who is usually Heavier Handed. Does not fly with Finger Tips etc. KEEP that in mind. IT is Not a Q Pro, or a Deep Space, it is an E 3!!! Period.

    It is a Fabulous Kite that I got to Tweak a bit as another person flew. I cant wait to get my Hands on it and fly it myself. THANK YOU AGAIN SLOW PRO for the time of flying my Kites and helping me out for the Day.

    Mr ED

  3. USER FRIENDLY

    Posted by wayne(slow pro) on 26th May 2009

    The instant you launch this kite you know it will be a religious experience.This kite looks down at you and only asks one question; WHAT? It performs just as Prism says, as compared to the E-2. Tested it in variable winds 8-15mph. tracks perfect. Kept moving the bridle knots down toward (stronger winds) setting, perhaps it was just me or maybe I went a little too far,two or three times just before the snap stall got a bit of (buzz) from the trailing edges.no effect on flight. So many adjustments possible, will work it out I'm sure. Have fun!!

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