esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Here's some help for anyone that owns or is considering a Fulcrum. The kite comes in a bag and when removed is wrapped commonly around the spars. The best way to start assembling it is to unwrap it and lay it out with the back facing up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 The Fulcrum I purchased came with two frames/spine sets. A standard frame and an UL Frame. There are three pieces, two for the ends and a center. There are 4 standoffs. Two slightly larger standoffs for the back of the wings and smaller standoffs for the center spine. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Take one of the end spines and insert it into the T connector on the back. Make sure the ferruled end goes thru the opening to the front of the kite. Be sure to push the spine completely into the T connector until it gets to the stop. Once that's done, install the other end of the spine to the leading edge connector on the wing. Do the same for the other side. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Next is the center spine. It has a knot in the center of the spine that is attached to the bridle by a larks head. This is for easy removal when switching standard and UL center spines. Make sure the bridle lines are clear and install the center spine with the ferruled ends of the wing spines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Finally, install the standoffs. The slightly large ones go into the connectors on the back of the wings. The smaller ones go into the connectors in the center. That's it! Done with the assembling. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esinger Posted December 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2017 Here's a size comparison of the Fulcrum against my Phoenix Ash by Bazzer 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaoloM Posted November 14, 2018 Report Share Posted November 14, 2018 Just ordered a mono, with the UL frame. Man what a month. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PaoloM Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 First good flight. https://youtu.be/VkM-T3sVM6A 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul LaMasters Posted November 28, 2018 Report Share Posted November 28, 2018 I had nice session w/Dugard on his, assembly was unique, easier in wind with my assistance holding edges. It was different, but certainly a great time, doing somethings easier or impossible with a flat quad. We had enough wind and open space (sandy point state park) to honestly evaluate and compare flight dynamics. Paul also had a stock DJinn and the new 3 rivers wing, whereas I had set-up a Phoenix Ash w/French & sticks framed in SS. Swapped back and forth for a few hours, merits for each example, packed up double-quick and headed home before the downpour that lasted 48 hours! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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