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- Page 1 ICEPEAK X-ONE User’s manual...
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Page 2: Welcome
This is the user manual and we recommend you read it carefully. NIVIUK GLIDERS & AIR GAMES SL C/ DEL TER 6, NAVE D 17165 LA CELLERA DE TER - GIRONA - SPAIN TEL. +34 972 42 28 78 info@niviuk.com www.niviuk.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SUMMARY 4.4 FLYING WITHOUT BRAKE LINES 4.5 LINE KNOT(S) IN FLIGHT 5. LOSING ALTITUDE WELCOME 5.1 EARS USER MANUAL 5.2 B3 TECHNIQUE 1. CHARACTERISTICS 5.3 SPIRAL DIVE 1.1 WHO IS IT DESIGNED FOR? 5.4 SLOW DESCENT TECHNIQUE 1.2 CERTIFICATION 6. SPECIAL METHODS 1.3 IN-FLIGHT BEHAVIOUR 6.1 TOWING 1.4 CONSTRUCTION, MATERIALS... -
Page 4: Characteristics
The report contains all the necessary information on how the paraglider The ICEPEAK X-ONE is intended for pilots with passion, the instinct to reacts during each of the tested manoeuvres. excel, who have experience and the ambition to feel the excitement of high-level competition with a top performance wing. -
Page 5: Construction, Materials
3DL - adding an extra reinforced seam to the leading edge helps to In the design of all Niviuk products the team aims to ensure development ensure more consistency and volume in the profile. This provides a more and continuous improvement. -
Page 6: Elements/Components
Niviuk gliders are made of premium materials that meet the requirements Drag Reduction Structure (DRS) - the trailing edge has been reinforced of performance, durability and certification that the current market with small ribs in order to distribute the pressure more evenly. This results demands. -
Page 7: Procedure
2.2 PROCEDURE The speed-bar is a means of temporary acceleration by changing the flow over the profile. The speed system comes pre-installed on the risers Take the glider out of the rucksack, open and unfold it on the ground and is not modifiable as it conforms to the measurements and limits with the lines positioned on the undersurface, oriented in the direction stipulated in its certification. -
Page 8: Inspection And Wing Inflation On The Ground
The speed-bar consists of the bar that the pilot pushes with their feet, as well as the two cords that connect it to the speed system components In all Niviuk gliders the speed system cords on the risers are completely on the risers. Once you have chosen the type of speed-bar you prefer, removable and easily replaceable. -
Page 9: The First Flight
3.4 WING INFLATION, CONTROL AND TAKEOFF At Niviuk we have designed the NKare Bag, a bag designed to assist you with rapid packing which helps maintain the integrity of the leading edge Smoothly and progressively inflate the wing. -
Page 10: In Flight
The NKare Bag guides you through the folding process, allowing you to Do not correct the glider (braking) for too long in case this provokes a concertina pack the wing with each rod on top of the other and then fold stall. - Page 11 until reaching the half-way point of the total the brake travel. The wing will Negative spin then surge violently forward and could reach a point below the pilot. It is A negative spin does not conform to the X-ONE’s normal flight behaviour. most important to maintain brake pressure until the glider has returned to Certain circumstances however, may provoke a negative spin (such as its default overhead flying position.
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Page 12: Accelerated Flight
should note that the wrong inputs can lead to loss of control of the glider. with the ground. This braking method is not as effective as using the The X-ONE was designed to recover by itself in most cases. Do not try to brake lines, and hence the wing will land with a higher ground speed. -
Page 13: B3 Technique
Let go of the lines to re-inflate the tips automatically. If they do not, try This new rapid descent technique was first discovered by our Niviuk progressively pulling one brake then the other. Asymmetric reopening... -
Page 14: Spiral Dive
5.3 SPIRAL DIVE This technique allows descent without straining the wing or taxing the This is a more effective way to rapidly lose altitude. Beware that the wing pilot. Glide normally while searching for descending air and begin to turn will experience and be subjected to a tremendous amount of descending as if climbing in a thermal, but with the intention to sink. -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
Do not leave the gear inside a car boot, as cars left in the sun can become very hot. A rucksack can reach temperatures up to 60º C. At Niviuk we are firmly committed to make technology accessible to all pilots. For this reason all our wings are fitted with the latest innovations. -
Page 16: Repairs
A thorough pre-flight check must be performed before every flight. Any modification of the glider made in an unauthorised workshop will invalidate the guarantee of the product. Niviuk cannot be held Checking unsheathed lines responsible for any issues or damage resulting from modifications or repairs carried out by unqualified professionals or who are not approved The X-ONE is fitted with unsheathed lines. -
Page 17: Annexes
10. ANNEXES 10.1 TECHNICAL DATA ICEPEAK X-ONE NUMBER CELLS ASPECT RATIO FLAT 6,17 6,17 6,17 6,17 6,17 PROJECTED 21,7 24,6 26,4 AREA FLAT 17,07 18,52 19,63 20,99 22,53 PROJECTED 1,98 2,06 2,12 2,19 2,27 CHORD MAXIMUM LINES TOTAL 1+1+1/3 1+1+1/3... -
Page 18: Materials Description
10.2 MATERIALS DESCRIPTION CANOPY FABRIC CODE SUPPLIER UPPER SURFACE 30 DMF / N20 DMF DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) MIDDLE CASCADES A-8000/U 50 EDELRID (GERMANY) BOTTOM SURFACE 70000 E3H PORCHER IND (FRANCE) MIDDLE CASCADES A-8000/U 70 EDELRID (GERMANY) PROFILES 30 DFM / 2044 FM DOMINICO TEX CO (KOREA) MIDDLE CASCADES A-8000/U 90... -
Page 19: Riser Plan
10.3 RISER PLAN... -
Page 20: Line Plan
10.4 LINE PLAN br13 br12 br11 br10... - Page 21 niviuk.com...
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