Prism Zephyr spine weight

[DannyB]

I've read and re-read the instructional pamphlet that came with my close-out Zephyr late last year (2019), but I can't figure out how to attach the removable spine weight. Does the little shaft on it get crammed into the same pocket as the spine? I can't figure out how to fit it in there.

Any tips - or better yet, a photo?

(Bonus points if you can describe the process without causing the temptation to cut loose with a "that's what she said.")

[cerfvoliste]

 It slides into the tail end of the spine and is secured by the velcro strap on the sail. 

[DannyB]

That's what it says in the pamphlet. But there's no room to slide it in because the spine is already in there!

[midibot]

1 hour ago, DannyB said:

That's what it says in the pamphlet. But there's no room to slide it in because the spine is already in there!

Hi, Danny.

Pulled out my Zephyr and I think in stock form the spine has a vinyl end cap on the end of it. Pull or gently pry that off, and the shaft of the weight assembly slides right into the spine. And Bob's your uncle. 

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[DannyB]

On 1/5/2021 at 9:54 PM, midibot said:

Hi, Danny.

Pulled out my Zephyr and I think in stock form the spine has a vinyl end cap on the end of it. Pull or gently pry that off, and the shaft of the weight assembly slides right into the spine. And Bob's your uncle. 

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Bob IS my uncle, and that was the trick - I didn't even think to pull off that end cap. Adding the weight makes it an entirely different kite. What fun!

[midibot]

Glad it worked for you.

And would like to thank you for causing me to bring the kite up out of the pile. Hadn't flown it in a while and had a couple of good flights with it since it was out anyways...

I gather that the kite has been discontinued, which is a bit sad (though see some still being sold at various sites).

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