The affordable new Prism Snapshot 1.9 Kite fits radical aerial thrills in your pocket, your briefcase, or the glove box of your car. Exceptionally fast and hard-pulling for their size, even the 1.2 will keep you on your toes when the wind picks up. Unlike most parafoils, the Snapshot sports a tight, responsive turn response that feels like driving a finely tuned sports car as compared to a truck; it just feels good carving up the sky. Smaller than the foils you'd use for buggying or kiteboarding, these wings are the ideal intro to power kiting and dual-line control. They're great for learning the basics because there's nothing to break when you crash, but you'll bring yours everywhere once you get the hang of it because they're just so much fun. Carefully shaped inlets keep the wing from collapsing in gusty wind, a constant problem with lesser designs, and the elliptical planform with a new airfoil profile minimizes drag for awesome speed and acceleration. Complete with Spectra lines already attached, flight straps, winder, and tail, the Snapshot will make a wind junkie out of you on your first breezy day.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Prism Design Inc. Prism Snapshot 1.9 Kite is available through Altrec.com.
Trever Sire
- August 23, 2009
A blast!!!!
I was getting dragged around in front of my friends house on its first flight. We were all commenting that there was going to be a car accident from all the observers it was attracting. Very easy to fly after about 5 minutes of learning how it reacts. It is a handful in a strong wind. Fun! Fun! Fun! I would Highly recommend this kite.
Anon. Shopper
- August 30, 2008
Great fun!
This kite has alot of pull in good wind. I'm 5'9" 160lbs and in a 20mph wind it pulls me across the beach. Had problems with the 200lb line though, needed to get the 300lb line. 200lb kept breaking when I didn't think it should. Flys just ok in light wind, really needs the upper wind range. It's also pretty fast for a larger kite. I would highly recommend.
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