DannyB Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 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.") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cerfvoliste Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 It slides into the tail end of the spine and is secured by the velcro strap on the sail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted January 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 That's what it says in the pamphlet. But there's no room to slide it in because the spine is already in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midibot Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 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. . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyB Posted February 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2021 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. . 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midibot Posted February 17, 2021 Report Share Posted February 17, 2021 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). . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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