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Prism Quantum—Swoop to the Loop
Fragile kites of old usually got eaten by demonic trees or broken after crashing to earth. Not the Quantum: It’s a testament to tough construction, with a sturdy graphite frame that held strong after repeated kamikaze crashes. The shock absorber built into the tail also helped keep this 7-footer in flying condition despite our repeated attempts to burrow through sand and silt. —Carlos Bergfeld and Jake Swearingen
WIRED Well-written directions and clips for no-knot line attachment make setup a snap. Folds down to a manageable three feet. Two straightforward settings for basic or advanced flight. Wide wind range (3-25 mph).
TIRED Even advanced line setting didn’t feel terribly responsive in mid-range wind. Instructions didn’t offer much advice beyond getting the kite in the air.
$90, prismkites.com
Fragile kites of old usually got eaten by demonic trees or broken after crashing to earth. Not the Quantum: It’s a testament to tough construction, with a sturdy graphite frame that held strong after repeated kamikaze crashes. The shock absorber built into the tail also helped keep this 7-footer in flying condition despite our repeated attempts to burrow through sand and silt. —Carlos Bergfeld and Jake Swearingen
WIRED Well-written directions and clips for no-knot line attachment make setup a snap. Folds down to a manageable three feet. Two straightforward settings for basic or advanced flight. Wide wind range (3-25 mph).
TIRED Even advanced line setting didn’t feel terribly responsive in mid-range wind. Instructions didn’t offer much advice beyond getting the kite in the air.
$90, prismkites.com
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