Product Description Big enough for real-kite performance, small enough to pack in a suitcase, the Nexus is an adrenaline-filled intro to sport kiting - we just know you’ll be hooked! Simple, rugged, and affordable, the Nexus flies with the ease and control of a larger kite, with all the details that have made Prism the world’s leader in sport kite design. The Nexus features a composite carbon/glass frame for quick response and great light-wind performance. The three-point Turbo Bridle offers easy adjustment for a wide range of wind: Just tilt the nose forward for lighter winds or back for strong winds. Our Turbo Bridle comes with built in limiters so you’ll never tune your kite out of flying range. Speedier and sportier than a full-size kite, the Nexus will still get you started on a wide range of stunts and introduce you to the world of trick flying. Comes complete with low-stretch Dyneema lines, winder, flight straps and a handy travel case that’s small enough to bring every time you head for the outdoors. Beautifully crafted by the kite experts at Prism Designs. With 25 years in flight, we’re committed to sharing the joy of kites with exquisitely designed, long-lasting products and all the info and support you need to have a blast in the wind. .com Quick and agile but easy for beginners, this sport kite with Prism's "Spectrum" color pattern has a 5-foot wing span but folds down to 28 inches long so it can be packed in a suitcase or backpack inside a zippered travel case that comes with the kite. Easy instructions are printed on the case so they're always handy. Capable of an wide range of acrobatic maneuvers at speeds up to 60 mph, the kite will fly in winds as low as 4 mph, a plus for inland pilots, and also fly in winds up to 22 mph, a plus for beach pilots. In higher wind it's got a solid pull. The frame is carbon fiber/fiberglass composite for instant response and light-wind performance. Its delta wing is shaped from ripstop nylon and Mylar laminate, with Kevlar reinforcements at nose and tail for impact resistance. The kite's ready-to-flight package comprises two 65-foot low-stretch Spectra lines, winder, and flight straps. Color-coded lines make setup simple. Specifications: Wing span: 5' (152 cm) Frame: carbon fiber/fiberglass composite Wing material: ripstop nylon/Mylar/Kevlar Lines: 65' low-stretch Spectra Line rating: 90 pounds Recommended wind speed: 4-22 mph About Prism An avid windsurfer, pilot and competitive sailor, Mark Reed, now president of Prism Designs, discovered two-line sport kiting in the late 1990s, when he was in college and sport kites were, at best, primitive. In 1991, his hobby became a business in a tiny house in Seattle. From that modest beginning, Prism has grown into a worldwide business, introducing and explaining the sport as it grew. Today, Prism manufactures in Seattle and Asia and carries two lines of kites, with models for first-time flyers up to world-ranked competition pilots.
J**L
Good all round kite for light to medium winds. Suitable for first stunt kite.
I have several Prism kites. If you are looking for a first kite, I would recommend this one. This is a great light to medium wind kite. If you are new to kiting, expect to crash it several times until you get the hang of flying it. The build quality is good and this would make an excellent first kite. I would be very impressed if you could break it. If you do break it, parts are avaible on Prism’s site.If you are new to kiting, you can find less expensive kites. I recently reviewed a no-name kite that was one fourth the price and it flew well enough considering the price. However, I would not really recommend that kite. I would however, recommend the Nexus. The Nexus is a quality kite that should last a long time.If you are more experienced, I find this kite to be like a beefier Prism 4-D. I suppose it is the solid and relitively flexible main spars that makes me say that. It is definately not a zero wind kite, but it is good in light to moderate winds. If you live somewhere with steady strong winds, it would probably not be my first recommendation.One of the big factors that people new to kiting will not recognize is that all kite line is not the same. The Nexus comes with quality Dyneema lines which are thin and low stretch for their strength. This makes a big difference. Be reasonably careful with them because they are a little more fragile than cheaper polyester lines. They are not terribly fragile, but they will break if you try to do something like fly with a knot in the line. Also, you can’t simply tie the lines to repair a break.
E**C
It looks even better in front of clouds
Well, this kite is everything that it claims to be and more. It was just within my small price range, so I decided to get it. It can do tricks, and stalls with ease. It is also capable of flying in winds where people stop to ask me how it's staying in the air with no wind (there is a breeze, they just can't feel it)Pros:- The color is still visible even against a bright blue sky. It looks even better in front of clouds, too. (I purchased the blue style)- Durable frame. This thing has taken more hard landings when my friends have tried it than I can count. The only problem it's ever had with super hard crashes is that one of the spars might pop out, which is a quick fix.- Durable sail. I (stupidly) tried to fly in a recently harvested wheat field. The remaining straw was so sharp and thick that I thought that it would certainly tear the kite. It didn't.- The colors pictured here are actually faded out a little, the colors on the actual kite are a little more bold. (again, on the blue style)- For the price, it's fairly large (5' wingspan) which means that it can fly in fairly light winds, and still do tricks.- Easy assembly and disassembly.- Even though it's not the largest of kites, it can still exert an exciting pull, with a nice loud roar.- Easy adjustment of bridle lines for different wind conditions.- Nice wrist straps and lines. The wrist straps also make it really easy to adjust your lines.- It doesn't take too much wind to get it started.- Very fine control (might be a con, but I believe that it's a pro)Cons:- Sometimes when packing this kite up, I feel as though I need a third hand to hold everything together- On a crash, the noise it makes is very loud, and almost sounds like either some stitches popped out, or one of the spars broke, every time.- When assembling the outer edge, at first it is difficult to connect the lower and upper portions. (hint: connect these first when you're assembling it. To make it easier, insert the lower portion into the upper portion at an angle, then straighten the connection, it will pop right in.)- The paint on the spars is already starting to flake off.- The stickers on the lower spreaders to indicate which side goes where didn't last a single flight. I ended up replacing the stickers with some silver sharpie, though.- The spars are sharp, like, cut yourself if you don't take them out right sharp.- Sometimes, if the wind is too high, the wings will start to flap like a bird. This will make the control and pulling much more jerky. Good sign to adjust the bridle, though.- No tail (I was expecting there to not be a tail, though)- Prism support.In short: if you want a stunt kite that can do basic tricks, and intro you into more advanced tricks, and this is is your price range, get this kite. If you want one that can do more advanced tricks, go for a Quantum or even a Hypnotist. If this kite is out of your price range, I would recommend a Jazz.
J**S
Fast and durable! Buy!
Love this sweet stunt kite! Perfect for the beach for FAST and quick-turning in strong winds. People stare, ooh and awe! But not for parks with no-to-small winds tho. It'll just lay there like my Uncle Pete after the traditional Thanksgiving meal.The frame is made with a carbon frame to make it easy to fly and if you crash shouldn't do much, if any, damage.Easy to take anywhere, quick to unfold and slip into small travel case.You can't go wrong with this kite, child. Unless you don't like fun. In that case don't buy.
B**Y
Super tough and easy to fly
I'm hooked. Having read through all of Prism's hints and tips, I expected to have a hard time learning, especially since I live inland in a forested/suburban area. All the open fields nearby are farm fields, which are planted most of the warm part of the year. I drove over to the river for my first flight, and found it incredibly easy and intuitive, even in low winds (8mph or so). After fewer than half-a-dozen crashes, some of them pretty spectacular, I have the hang of it. Since then I've found a smaller field closer to home that's just fine. As an aerodynamicist by trade, I understand the concern of turbulent air making flying hard, and if you're looking for perfect precision, you'll need clean wind, I'm sure. For just learning, though, a little unsteadiness in the air seems to be just fine. I'm learning pretty quickly even with it. My field is probably 20 acres or so behind a giant high school. When the wind comes from behind the school, it gets tricky. Otherwise it's fine. The kite itself is super-tough. I'm comfortable enough with its construction that I've handed the reins off to my 6-year old several times. He's made some very "solid" nose-first landings with no evidence of damage. I once crashed and tumbled well enough to knock a lower spreader right out of its fitting, but no damage. I have no other experience, but if I had the budget I'd have a Quantum, too, for the wider wind range. The Nexus is a fantastic kite, though, especially if you're like I was and not sure you'll be into this.
V**I
Wow! What an amazing kite! Super fast and roars like a plane
An excellent stunt kite! Wow! It does need fairly strong and consistent wind to reach full potential, but in the right conditions it’s super fast and exciting to fly.A few warnings: this is not a beginners kite. It needs fairly good wind to perform fully, and when fully performing it’s a beast to handle. I’m quite confident with stunt kites, but my partner usually crashes it after 30 seconds.Also, after a crash the middle stick punched through the fabric on the bottom of the kite. I managed to fix it with superglue, and now I’m just very careful with it.Avoid hard crashes. Otherwise, an excellent ride!
N**A
Aquilone
L'aquilone in sé non è male.Personalmente lo trovo leggero per via delle stecche di minor diametro rispetto agli aquiloni con cui sono abituato. Inoltre, sono in carbonio, ulteriore elemento di leggerezza. Pertanto è un aquilone che può rompersi con venti da 30 km/h, anzi si romperà senza dubbio. Insomma, non è il mio aquilone preferito, ma non vuol dire che sia un pessimo aquilone. Può essere interessante cambiare impostazione nel volo con questo aquilone. Siete pronti? Compratelo, altrimenti scegliete altro.
N**E
Broken strings but Kingsway Toys made it right
Strings were broken and it was an absolute disappointmentThe kite is perfect and all we want is working string.I reached out to Kingsway Toys and they resolved the issue literally within 10mins via email exchanges. Very impressed
A**W
Not quite as low wind as advertised
Bought this in addition to a similar, but much older kite, due to its lower wind requirements.This thing does not seem to actually like lower wind much, but does great in higher winds (>15km).Great kit overall, but expect to need a little more wind than advertised.
M**J
BIG upgrade from toy store stunt kites!
I've owned several stunt kites over the years, nothing too high-end, but also nothing that lasted very long either. What an amazing difference moving up to a kite of this quality. All the parts are far superior to anything I've seen on my kites in the past, even the carrying case is better! Getting into the air was easy, but then I've flown these types of kites before. The level of control and speed I have on this kite is way more than any others. If you have enjoyed stunt kites in the past, but want to get into something better than toy store quality, I strongly recommend this one.
